1931 Ford Roadster Pick Up - Russ Freund

Seeking a very cool Hot Rod roadster pick up built by a nationally well known builder? Well you have found it. This awesome ride was built by Russ Freund in Spokane, WA. Russ is well known in the Street and Hot Rod market. He has built some of the most recognized Street and Hot Rods the hobby has to offer not only for customers, but his own rides as well. The RPU is built right using the best in parts and equipment. The build started in 2007 and finished in 2009 with 4,400 miles since completed. The cost of the build was over 50K with labor. The truck is in like new condition show casing a traditional build. Very little ware and shows excellent. Winner of various awards this very cool truck is worthy of your consideration.

Body/Paint: The body was a new all steel Brookville with a 6 inch cab stretch. Mocked up properly for fit in order to get the best paint and finish. The paint is all PPG and is beautiful with proper wet sanding and buffing. The color is Emerald green metallic base/clear. A very good color choice for this truck. The bed is shorted as part of the body kit. Beautiful wood with green tint. Don Audel pin stripping. Painted hood included.



Interior: The interior is two tone white and green vinyl that is in excellent condition. Dolphin gauges, tach, speedo, oil pressure, temp, volt and fuel. Nice comfortable bench seat that has storage underneath as well as folds opening up the back with pockets for storage. The seat is heated with left and right controls. Stereo CD/am/fm player stored under the seat with remote control under the dash. Storage self under the dash that holds the two speakers. The top is green made with top of line Mercedes convertible top material. Snaps with frame. The top can be dismounted and taken of the truck. Does not fold down in place. No side curtains. Turn signals and brights with indicators in head lights.

Running Gear: 350 Chevrolet engine with camel hump heads completely rebuilt with approximately 350 hp. 9 to 1 compression with HD oil pump and timing chains. Mild Schneider cam. Howard Green built the engine. Offenhauser aluminum intake with Rochester tri power. TH350 rebuilt with shift kit using Lokar shifter. Rear end is a Ford 9 inch with 3.00 gears, non posi. Great for hiway cruising with good gas mileage. Alternator hidden in generator body. HEI ignition. Electric puller fan.

Suspension: The entire frame and suspension is Pete and Jakes front to back with boxed frame, 4 link rear with coil overs. Front end is a Super Bell 4 inch drop with hairpins with shocks.



Bright work: All new and looks excellent.



Glass: Unchopped windshield with new glass. Rear window is glass.

Exhaust: Hand built headers with cut outs and baffles ceramic coated. 2.5 inch exhaust with Flow Masters. Sound awesome!



Brakes: Non power disc front and drum rear brakes



Wheels/Tires: 15 inch rear wheels with Radar 8.20 bias cheater slicks with two grooves. Fronts are bias 5.60 14 inch.