"The Royal Hawaiian" - Robert Ruiz

An 18 month all steel body scratch build in small 2 car garage in Hesperia CA by owner and builder Robert Ruiz and handfuls of family and friends.

Build was heavily influenced by Ed Roth's 1960s showrods and the desire for something completely different than was currently out there. 10 lbs. of shit in a 5 lb. bag. The only thing heaven and hell can agree on is this power plant. First debut at the GNRS 2011. Went on all over the Southern California car circuits. To include invite only to Blackie Gejeian's Fresno Autorama, Best of Show at Ventura Beatnik Blowout, Best in Class and Best Engine at Long Beach Motorama, Feature car at Hot Rod Magazines-Hot Rod Homecoming Pomona CA.

Drivetrain
1957 Chrysler 392 HEMI. Deburred block .Pearl white with fine silver flake. Balanced and boared .30 over, rod and main .10. 9:1 JE forged pistons, K1 Hbeam rods, Weiand manifold, GMC 671 Don Hampton of Downey CA built blower with dual quads. Joe Hunt (fake "o" mag) 1960's Saginaw 3 speed transmission deburred and painted pearl white. Vintage Drag fast shifter. 1960's Econoline 9inch rear end rebuilt 3.00 gears. Paw finned aluminum valve covers. Hand crafted exhaust headers. Gauds of chrome by MGB Platting of Rialto CA.



Chassis and Suspension
Lincoln style front brakes with 1960 Buick drums on ford spindles. Stock Model A frame Z 4 inches in front and 6 inches in rear. Boxed. Stock Model A cross member modified and reinforced. Modified model A suicide front end. All chromed. Model T rear leaf spring and Speedway pan hard bar & trailing arms. Chromed. Steering box 1955 Dodge D100.

Body and Paint
Heavily modified all steel 1927 Ford Phaeton. Lengthened 30 inches. Custom fabricated molded rear tail lights with 4 59' caddy lights and chrome mesh insert. 1932 Ford grill shell with chrome mesh insert. Chopped and chromed windshield with custom build Carson style flip top. Model A firewall.
Paint on body is one off blended green pearl with fine silver flake. Frame is pearl white with green tint. Panel fade on front frame horns. Painted By Perry Culp of Fontana CA.
Pin striping and custom painted license plate by Lil Louie of San Bernardino CA.


Wheels and Tires
Chrome 40' Ford style wheels with Hurst cheater slicks. In front US Royals 5.60/15

Interior
Upholstery is Pearl white Carson flip top with pleated pearl white interior. Black carpet. By Joe Gonzalez of Victorville CA. Aftermarket 3 spoke steering wheel and chrome column. 1960 Rambler gauge cluster with custom fabricated molded dash with chrome mesh insert.

"The Royal Hawaiian"
Builder/Owner- Robert Ruiz
Right Hand/Owner- Sherry Martin
Paint- Perry Culp
Upholstery- Joe Gonzalez