1928 Ford 2 Door Sedan Hot Rod Detailed Description

1. BODY AND EXTERIOR

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A 1928 Ford Street Rod. The body is in very good condition with numerous custom modifications.

Features are;

• 3 inch chopped top

• Filled cowl fuel filler

• Custom recessed firewall

• Molded cowl and visor

• Filled door handles

• Hidden door hinges

• Tubbed rear section

Quality of bodywork is very good.

EXTERIOR FINISH: The car is finished in House of Colors Pearl white with a burgundy hued flame motif on the body sides. Paint quality is very good.

FRONT FENDERS: Fiberglass units with a custom built front apron.

HOOD: A one piece side opening top unit is fitted with louvered and flamed side panels.

ROOF: The top is padded maroon Hartz cloth, matching the original configuration. The top has been chopped 3 inches in front tapering to 2.5 inches in rear. Workmanship is good.

DOORS: The doors are chopped 3 inches to match the roof. Hidden hinges and bearclaw latches with remote control are fitted.

RUNNING BOARDS, ROCKER PANELS & DOOR SILLS: Reproduction steel splash apronand reproduction steal running boards are fitted. No rubber is used on the boards, finished to match the exterior.

REAR FENDERS: Widened fiberglass units are fitted accommodating the tubbed body. Acustom-built rear pan is fitted housing the taillights and license plate.

TRUNK: NA

GRILLE AMD BRIGHT WORK; A fiberglass 1932 Ford radiator shell is fitted with a stainless steel insert. All chrome and stainless steel is to very good condition on this car.

LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL DETAIL: The car has been wired using a Haywire System.

 Features are;

• 1932 Ford headlamps

• Turn signals

• Chrome alternator

• Electric radiator cooling fan

• Mini starter

• Vintage Aire air conditioning unit with heater

• HEI distributor

• Electrical systems isolation switch

• Anti-theft starting system

EXTERNAL ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS:

 Features are;

• Dropped stainless steel headlight bar

• Dual billet aluminum side mirrors

• Stainless steel license plate frame with third brake light

• Billet tail lamps

• Custom features previously noted

TYPE AND CONDITION: Tinted glass is fitted through out. The windshield is a glued-in unit omitting the stock frame. New channels and fuzz are used throughout.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A custom built chassis constructed of rectangular tubing is fitted.

Features are:

• Plastic saddle tanks

• Driveshaft hoop

• Custom-built center crossmember

• Stainless steel brake and fuel lines throughout

MOTOR AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT DETAIL: A new GM ZZ4 crate motor is fitted.

Features are;

• Billet aluminum air cleaner with etched flame motif

• Edelbrock carburetor

• GM bowtie intake manifold

• Billet aluminum valve covers

• Edelbrock fuel pump

• Billet pulleys and bracketing

The engine compartment is very clean, painted and polished to show quality condition

COOLING SYSTEM: A Walker radiator is fitted.

 Features are:

• Stainless steel overflow tank

• Electric cooling fan

• Vintage Aire heater and air conditioning unit

EXHAUST SYSTEM: Ceramic coated block bugger headers are fitted to dual exhaust with Turbo style mufflers.

TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AND DRIVELINE: A GM Turbo 700R4 transmission with a custom-built driveshaft is used.

FRONT SUSPENSION:  A polished Super Bell Axle is fitted,

Related components are:

• GM calipers with Aspen rotors

• Chrome shock absorbers

• Stainless steel four link

• Power brakes

• Flaming River steering box

• Flaming River joints and couplers to steering column

REAR SUSPENSION: Coil over shock absorbers with triangulated four link and sway bar.

DIFFERENTIAL: Narrowed Ford 9 inch 4:86 ratio with posi-traction.

GENERAL UNDERBODY CONDITION: Very clean and painted. Numerous polished stainless steel components are used. Show quality condition.

TIRES:

• Front: Nankang 145 R15 78S

• Rear: Mickey Thompson Sportsman 31 x 18.50 x 15

WHEELS:

• Front: Weld Racing Flame Motif 15 x 5

• Rear: Weld Racing Flame Motif 15 x 15

HUBCAPS: Weld Racing center caps

INTERIOR TRIM: The interior is trimmed in maroon tweed with white and brown leather trim, Quality is very good. The dashboard and window frames are finished to match the exterior.

DASHBOARD: A fiberglass 1932 Ford unit is fitted utilizing a billet panel with classic tachometer, speedometer, oil pressure, fuel, temperature, fuel and volts gauges. The dashboard is painted to match the exterior.

STEERING COLUMN AND CONTROLS INCLUDING GEAR SELECTOR: An Ididit polished stainless steel tilt column and drop is fitted mounting a Grant flame motif steering wheel A B&M ratchet shifter is used with Lokar pedals and throttle linkage.

FRONT SEATS: Fiero high back front buckets in maroon tweed with white leather trim.

REAR SEATS: NA. The rear seat area houses the sound system.

HEADLINER: The headliner is in maroon tweed with a polished stainless steel upper console housing the AM/FM/CD player.

DOOR PANELS: The panels are in maroon tweed with flame motif. Custom-built arm rests are used.

CARPETS AND MATS: Maroon carpet with loose mats, all in good condition.

REAR PACKAGE TRAY: NA

DOOR AND WINDOW CONTROLS AND LOCKING MECHANISMS: Bearclaw latches with Specialty power window controls, hidden outer hinges and remote entry.

GLOVE COMPARTMENT: NA

WEATHER STRIPPING: New weather stripping throughout car.

INTERIOR ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS:

Features are:

• Pioneer Super Tuner AM/FM/CD with remote

• 10 speakers hidden throughout interior

• A prize winning sound system

Built 2001 in Edmonton. The present owner purchased the car in 2004. This car has won many trophies throughout Alberta and in the USA

A well built contemporary street rod. Quality parts and workmanship evident throughout.