1930 Ford hot rod

THIS IS A GREAT HOT ROD TO CAT AROUND THE TOWN IN OR HIT UP DRIVE IN MOVIES! IF YOU ARE LIKE ME AND HAVE DRIVEN MANY DIFFERENT STYLES OF HOT RODS YOU KNOW THERE IS NOTHING THAT COMPARES TO THE FEEL OF A ROADSTER HOT ROD WITH THE WIND IN YOUR HAIR AND THE SOUND OF THE OPEN ROAD! THIS IS A TURN KEY DRIVING CAR. IT IS TITLED AS A 1929 FORD MODEL A. AGAIN PLEASE TAKE TIME TO REVIEW THESE DETAILED PHOTOS AND CHECK OUT THIS BEAUTIFUL MODEL A HOT ROD! THIS MODEL A RUNS STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD NICELY WITH NO BUMP STEER WHAT SO EVER. ITS A BLAST TO DRIVE!

SPECIAL THANKS TO DOODLE PINSTRIPE FOR ALL THE STRIPING DONE ON THIS HOT ROD AND STEVEN SCOTT FOR ALL THE BODY WORK AND PAINT, SPECIAL THANKS TO TASKEY AUTOMOTIVE FOR THE POWER PLANT THAT PUSHES THIS HOT ROD DOWN THE ROAD AND DARYL SCOTT PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE DETAILED PICTURES YOU ARE SEEING OF THIS HOT ROD IN THIS LISTING.

1930 Ford Model A Coupe - The Mystery Machine
This Is Our Kind Of Surprise Birthday Present!
By Kev Elliott, Photography by Kevin Lee
Rod & Custom, August 01, 2009

Those of us who are, or have been, married have doubtless, at one time or another, surprised our spouses with unexpected gifts (and not always surprised in a good way). Jim Kipp is no exception--except that he gave his wife Debra one heck of a surprise 50th birthday present. In case you hadn't already guessed, you're looking at it on these very pages. "I found it in the Auto Trader and asked Ryan Reed from SO-CAL Speed Shop to go check it out for me. He felt it was in very good condition so I went ahead with the purchase and in July 2007 it went to SO-CAL and we started the build process. I came up with the overall concept and the look we wanted to achieve, and reviewed the progress on a weekly basis," Jim told us.

In fact, that weekly visit to the shop was one of the hardest parts of the build. Jim's retired, and only lives about an hour's drive south of SO-CAL's Pomona, California base, but getting up there every week to agree on details and check progress without Debra finding out he wasn't in town was somewhat challenging!

Now if you think this coupe looks vaguely familiar, you'd be right, as we covered the Jimmy Shine-chopped roof in a tech article back in our July 2008 issue, but it's come a long way since then. Deuce chassis rails form the foundation, though the chassis was kicked up and bobbed in the rear, as befits a Model A body, while the rear crossmember was changed for driveshaft clearance. One neat touch by SO-CAL fabricator Robin Silk that preserves the coupe's Model A style is the use of A frame horns up front.

The body came in for some subtle modification too, such as the slight channeling over the frame to align the lower edge of the body with the chassis swage line, and the extraordinary amount of work involved in moving the firewall back slightly into the cowl, and then widening it to fit. A '32 cowl vent now replaces the old gas filler (the tank is now located in the rear) for some good old fashioned air conditioning. But why move the firewall rearwards? To make room for the '57 312ci Y-block that now sits between it and the peaked and filled '30 grille shell, that's why. There's also a finely crafted bare metal (a finish that covers the rest of the body and chassis) trans tunnel covering the C4 transmission inside the car too, along with some very tidy olive green canvas and brown distressed leather upholstery and cool purse-like door pockets. The Model A dash has been retained, albeit not employed as the front of the gas tank any longer, while its center is now filled with a SO-CAL dash insert and gauges.

Dubbed the DK Mystery Coupe, the name can be found on both sides of the cowl, and in stamped leather logos in the cockpit. It's no longer a mystery though, and Jim says that the most memorable part of the project was presenting the coupe to Debra at her surprise 50th birthday party with about 200 of her friends present. As he put it, "The look on her face was priceless." Kinda reminds us of a credit card commercial, though you'll have to figure out the costs preceding that "priceless" line for yourselves!

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Debra Kipp
Canyon Lake, California
1930 Model A coupe
Owner contact info: bubinga50@aol.com

Chassis
Robin Silk started with a SO-CAL Speed Shop '32 chassis, kicked up the rear section and bobbed the rear horns, while adding Model A horns at the front. The rear crossmember was changed to allow for driveshaft clearance. There's a Currie 9-inch axle back there with 31-spline shafts, hung on SO-CAL ladder bars and transverse spring, and Pete & Jakes shocks, a 4-inch dropped Magnum I-beam keeps the grille shell from dragging on the blacktop, coupled with Magnum spindles and SO-CAL hidden disc brakes. A non-boosted dual reservoir brake master cylinder is operated through a SO-CAL pedal assembly, and the steering box is a Vega unit.

Drivetrain
The '57 Ford Y-block was assembled by Ray Zeller, using a stock crank and rods, 9:1 pistons and an Isky cam. The small combustion chamber/big valve heads received a mild port job, and are fed gas from the three Ford 97s through an Edelbrock 573 manifold, fired thanks to an MSD ignition. Those rams horn style exhaust manifolds were polished before being heat coated, and lead to a Jair Valle-fabricated exhaust system. A Torrance Transmission-prepped C4 slushbox selects which ratio to spin the Inland Driveline driveshaft.

Body & (No) Paint
From its 4-inch chopped top to its subtle channel, the body received much massaging, in the form of new rear wheel wells with factory style beads, a canvas-covered sheetmetal top insert that can be removed and stored in a pouch behind the seats, a welded visor, the addition of a '32 cowl vent, and the widened firewall that was moved back into the cowl. The grille shell was filled and peaked and fitted with a mesh insert, while the headlamps are '28 Model A fluted lens items. Paint? You not been looking at the pictures?

Wheels & Tires
The big `n' little tire combo wrapped around the 16-inch SO-CAL wheels consists of 525 and 750 Firestone blackwall bias plies, providing the perfect rubber rake and style for this coupe.

Interior
The paintless theme continues inside the coupe, but only on the dash and door shuts. Rubber matting covers the floor, while olive green canvas and brown distressed leather cover the door panels, the Speedway seats, and the upper and lower inner body panels. A Limeworks column and Vintique '40 Ford steering wheel and Lokar shifter handle necessary chores, while a soundtrack to drive to comes courtesy of an iPod Nano hooked up to ARC Audio speakers and amplifier, all hidden from view. A Vintage Air compact heater keeps the extremities warm on those chilly California evenings.

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I came across this bitchin' little '30/31 Model A roadster on Deuce 'rails at the April Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum's cruise night. Don't have much info on it beyond what can be seen here but it had a Flathead and three pedals and looks like it could have been put together 60-plus years ag




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This Beautiful sedan was completed in March of 2013 and debuted as a display vehicle at the annual Hot Rod and Restoration show in Indianapolis. The car was also used on the banner of their website for this years show. The car has been in Street Scene Magazine and on Motor Head Garage. This car was inspired by the show cars of the 50's and 60's. Over the top body modifications and extreme attention to detail. Please take time to look over the pictures here and more on the Fod's Garage website. Photo from show is of Jezebel as well as other vehicles available for sale. We provide turn key customs as well as commissioned builds. If you have any questions contact me before placing a bid (fod@fodsgarage.com or (812) 216-0635). Don't know why anyone would assume anything different but the car is equipped with functioning, windows (all four), tilting windshield, headlights (high and low), tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, and horn. You get the idea. The speedo is not hooked up needs cable. Being listed as having 15 miles, this is aprox how many miles have been put on since build completion.

Exterior
We started with a solid original 1930 tudor sedan. The top was chopped a massive 7 inches. In order to retain correct proportions the body was sectioned 2 inches. Anyone familiar with custom cars will tell you the combination of these modifications is a tremendous amount of work. Any rust or previous poor repairs were cut out and replaced with new sheet metal. The body has also been channeled but not in the traditional manner. When looking in the door opening there is no step reducing interior room. This was accomplished by using a new sheetmetal floor and full custom chassis. The end result is head room equal to a channeled and 4 inch chopped A. The car has new wood throughout. Gaps were set far tighter and with more precision than anything Ford ever did. The body was wrapped in a beautiful three tone DuPont paint job. Topped of with old school pin stripes. A new high quality top was installed with mesh and padding. The grille shell is a new 28-29 grille with a woven stainless insert. The original model A headlights were fitted with halogen bulbs new lenses and turn signals in the housings. Wiring is sleeved with black woven cloth loom. Rear bumpers were added for a unique look.

Interior
Sitting in the driver seat you will see a Nash instrument cluster mounted in the center of a custom Model A dash. Cluster was sent out after reshaping to be chromed. The dash along with other metal trim inside the car is charcoal with black accents and maroon stripes to match the exterior. The inside of the car was primed, sealed and sound deadened prior to upholstery. The seat is a custom bench back style with bucket lowers. The seat bottoms as well as the back is contoured, not just a flat slab. Upholstery is done in black with ribbed charcoal inserts. The fuel tank has been located in the rear of the passenger compartment with a full firewall seperating it from the inside. The raised panel behind the seat houses the rear suspension. Fuel tank firewall, rear suspension cover, and transmission tunnel are all removable to allow access to all drivetrain from either inside or under the car. There are locations for storage on both sides behind the seat large enough for chairs, small cooler, cleaning supplies, and over night bags. The sedan also has a full headliner with dome lights. Interior is finished off with square weave black carpet.

Chassis
Jezebel sits on a full custom chassis. The lightening holes in the front have been sleeved. All joints in the frame have been plated for additional strength. Chassis is full TIG welded. Front axle has been smooth and drilled. Front brakes are new disc units from speedway motors as are the king pins and spindles. Steering is provided through a cowl mounted reversed Ford truck box mounted under the dash. Rear frame rails are mandrel bent. Rear suspension is 4 link with a diagonal bar for locating the 9 inch Ford axle. Coil overs are used for adjustable ride height. Plumbing and wiring are retained with stainless clamps, frame is drilled and tapped for attachment with stainless hardware. The brand new wheels along with all other chassis parts are powder coated black for high quality long lasting finish. Wheels are wrapped in new whitewall Firestone tires.

Drivetrain
Power is supplied by a 350 Chevy with a mild cam. Valve covers, air cleaner, and oil pan are finned cast aluminum. Custom headers are ceramic coated by Jet Hot. Transmission shifts firm and equipped with a finned aluminum pan. Cooling is provided by new radiator with electric fan and aluminum overflow tank.

1930 Ford model a roadster pick up. Nostalgia hot rod. Very authentic. Brooksville body and bed one an original model A-frame. This is a fresh build with less than 500 miles on it!!!! No disappointments. Titled as a 1930 Ford truck. All new driveline including Winfield conversion motor.

1930 ford model A 392 Hemi

This is not a rat rod. This is a professionally built traditional hot rod.

Engine is a 1957 first generation 392 Hemi that has been completely rebuilt with chrome oil pan and chrome and grey valve covers with a holly carburetor, msd ignition electric fuel pump and 5 inch headers with 90 degree dumps and removable baffles also equipped with 700r4 transmission torque converter for hwy driving and a ford 9 inch rear end with coil shocks in the back, and hot rod radiator with electric fan.

Body is a 1930 ford model A that has been channeled 5inches and chopped 4inches, very clean body with straight lines and a vinyl black top. The headlights are rare and usually run $1500-$2000 a pair. Also, custom bomber seats with seat belts, 10-gallon gas tank, a vintage fire extinguisher, and a removable steering wheel for easy access in and out of the car. Also has a battery kill switch behind the passenger seat and is a push start with blinkers front and rear (front blinkers are located in the front head lights).

Wheels and tires are 15x4.5 in the front and 15x6 in the rear, wrapped in Hurst white wall racing tires with skinnies in the front and slicks on the rear.

1930 Model A Roadster all original Henry Ford steel body. Completely restored with a 32 grill shell, aluminum radiator, Hillborne quick change rear end, Offenhauser heads, Edmonds custom intake sitting on a Flathead, dual 97 holleys. This roadster has S-10 5 speed transmission, 39 ford steering column and gear shifter. Clean inside, low mileage on rebuild. 379 gear ratio or 410 gear ratio…has a perfect road gear ratio with smooth running…1939 Ford wheels and caps, all street legal, brand new set of Cooper tires ready to go on your summer trip.

CHOPPED HOT ROD,305 ENGINE,350 TRANS, BACK DOOR, 2X4 BOXED FRAME,VEGA STEERING BOX,OFFENHAUSER WITH 3 TWO'S RUNS ON CENTER CARB ONLY,CAMERO 10 BOLT REAR END WITH HIGHWAY GEARS,HORN WORKS TURN SIGNALS FRONT AND REAR,AMERICAN RACING TORQUE THRUST WHEELS,12GAL FUEL CELL,THIS IS NOT A RAT ROD,CAR RUNS AND DRIVES GOOD.

1930 Ford Model A 2 door Sedan ~ 5 inch Chopped, 283 Chevy Engine with Automatic PowerGlide Transmission, Newly installed Locar Shiffter, 32 Ford Grill and Headlights, New Alumininum Radiator, Lake Style Headers, Suicide Axle, Seats are new uphostered 65 mustang short bucket seats, Ford 9 inch Rearend, New Tail Light with Blue Dot, Paint is HotRod Flatz, New Firestone 31 inch tires with 4 inch White Walls....

1930 ford model A pick up truck . Cab and bed are real Henry ford steel. Cab and bed are painted HotRod Flats baby blue about 5 years ago and still looks great. Original style full wood (ash) kit installed in cab and floor of bed also ash wood. Cab also has all original style window cranks and door handles as well as door latches . Has clear windshield in original model A pop out frame and blue plate glass that has been temperd in the doors and rear of cab . Also has removable vinyl white top held in place with lift a dot fasteners but when removed you can drive with open roof and just the bows above. Inside has original dash with modern SW temp and oil pressure gauges as well as a SW speedo . White vinyl bench seat and matching door and kick panels and gloss painted trans tunnel and removable wood floor inserts in original floor. Steering column is F1 with old aftermarket turn signal switch topped with quick release steering hub and black 13" Moon steering wheel,dual resevoir master cylinder mounted on frame under floor, working ebrake is mounted to trans beside shifter. Frame is custom built 2x3 steel with 15" kick up in rear . 59 ford 9 " rear 3:25 gears with drum brakes new shoes and wheel cylinders ,parallel leaf springs and air shocks ,up front uses 1940 mercury front axle drum to drum including split wishbones new shoes and wheel cylinders and a poises super glide spring with NOS 1940 friction shocks. Wheels are brand new 15x5 wheel vintiques chrome OE style wheels with BF Goodrich silvertown wide whites. Steering is Corvair box Driveline is new Chevrolet crate 350 motor with 350 turbo automatic trans using a Gennie shifter .Motor is old style perimeter valve cover bolt style with oil fill vintage offenhauser intake with Holley 600 carb , valve covers are vintage polished and painted Cal custom. Exhaust is custom made by Gear Drive,lake style headers with baffles and turn outs. Alternator is 1 wire gm and distributer is electronic but still using old style coil . Head lights are 39 Chevy truck and tail lights are 59 ford reverse light bezels with red bullet lenses. Original 1930 model A grill shell houses an aluminum radiator..fuel tank is spun aluminum 11 gal in bed, Everything on this Hotrod works .... Speedo is off in calabration needs different gear at cable but does work ..It runs great, stops great, looks great ,sounds great ,has no overheating issues of any kind , truck has been driven highway and around town for the last 5 years .....