1930 Ford Model A 1,572 Miles Hemi Manual

1930 Ford Model A -- Additional Info:

Our old buddy Dave came to us with his reoccurring problem once again. For the 4th time, he cannot get his new project in the shop and his wife insists on parking her car in the garage. Too many bodies, not enough space to keep indoors! So, Dave being the practical guy that he is, brought the oldest of his recent builds down for us to find a new home. Winters are cold and wet in Southern Oregon, Dave holds up in his shop making magic, drives his newest vision for the season and it is off it goes to Automania. We could set a clock on his schedule. Dave started with the frame, a Riley Automotive Hot Rod Model A Frame, Z’d 4” in front and 8” in back, which they are famous in the industry for producing. He then added a ’32 Heavy Ford Axle supporting ’39 Front Spindles. You can see the scoops on the ’39 Lincoln Front Brakes that are guided by a Vega Steering Box supported by Poise Taper Springs. Many hours were spent drilling and sleeving the ‘40 Split Bones that locate the front end, adding a visual sign of the subtle custom details that are everywhere on this build. A 1932 Ford Grill was chopped 4” along with the powder coated Grill insert. A 4” shorter special Walker Z Line Radiator was chosen for the task of cooling the brand new motor. The back of the car was supported by a Ford 9” running 3:55 gears and a True Lock Posi-Traction center section. Holding it up are Poise Tapered ’40 Springs located by Pete and Jakes Ladder Bars. The engine, based on the 241 Dodge Super Red Ram Hemi, is the heart of the car. We have receipts on the engine for over $10,000 spent building it which was done by Peckham Machine in Grants Pass. A brief look shows 0.60 over Ross Pistons, Hotheads Stainless Steel Valves, Chet Herbert Cam, Hotheads 340 Oil Pump, Hotheads Dampener, Hotheads Chevrolet Water Pump, Tri-Power by Hot Roads Car Carbs, Offy Manifold and filtered by a remote Oil Filter setup under the chassis. Behind all of this is a new Tremec 5 Speed Manual Transmission chasing a Corvette Flywheel. Dave started with a steel original 1930 Ford Model A body that he chopped 4” from the top. He blended a ’32 Dash, which was Engine Turned, into the Model A Dash Rail, mounting Stewart Warner Gauges right in front of the driver. Attached to the Limeworks Steering Column is a Limeworks 1940 Ford Steering Wheel. Willwood supplied the Swing Pedals operating the throttle, brake and clutch. Being a little older and concerned, a full Roll Bar was added behind the driver and passenger seats. Greg’s Upholstery of Grants Pass did the Tuck and Roll Interior and Door Panels with all new Body Wood underneath and it looks great as usual! A set of Reverse Chrome Wheels by Wheel Smith have 5.50/16 Front and 7.50/16 Rear Firestones mounted. SoCal Shock Mounts allow things to be smoothed out a bit and Original Guide 682C Head Lights are mounted on SoCal Headlight Stands. Dave painted the car in Glasurit and gave it the distressed look with many hours of sanding and shaping. Don Tippet followed up Hand Pinstriping the car, reflecting the distressed theme with his work. The only defect, if you want to call it that, is above the driver’s door there are a couple of unintended marks and small dents in the roof. As the images show, the presentation is awe inspiring. Driving the car is outstanding. The Hemi is all Engine and the car is all Hemi! Drum Brakes will always be drum brakes, but the car handles well and drives as it should. Be warned, if you are tall, this is not going to work out. I am 6’2” and do not fit as the roof is low. The car sounds great, the drivetrain perfect, what a hell of a ride!!!! The VIN # is 355572. Miles showing are 1,572. For more images send us your e-mail address and I will forward them on to you. The bike is available for inspection 9-5, Monday through Friday at Automania, 895 SE Gladiola Drive, Grants Pass, OR 97526, 541-223-5103, Oregon Dealer DA1287. If you do not have at least 10 positive feedbacks, please do not bid without contacting me first or your bid will be cancelled or blocked. We do not discuss reserve amounts unless the vehicle does not sell. This vehicle is available for sale at our retail place of business and we reserve the right to end this sale early if it is sold. Ebay has very strict rules about links to a separate site which we do operate. We accept collected funds only and for the amount of the sale. A $1000 deposit must be made within two days of the end of the sale through Paypal or other means of collected funds. We offer a 7 day grace period after this Ebay sale closes to inspect the vehicle yourself and if it is not to your liking, a full refund of the deposit will be made. There will be no questions asked, after your inspection at our shop, if you do not like the vehicle. Payment is due in full after 7 days. The vehicle cannot be picked up until funds have cleared or prior arrangements have been completed. Shipping quotes should be from 97526 Grants Pass, Oregon to where you are. Please, do not use fly by night shippers. We try to offer clean vehicles honestly and to see some loon strapping a car, bike or motor home to an open trailer with bald tires is heart breaking. I can assist the shippers, but that will have to be ordered and paid for by the winning bidder. We cannot accept personal checks. If you have any questions, please e-mail me before bidding and I will do everything I can to answer your questions. Thanks and good luck.