Detail Info for: Ford : Model A Vintage Hot Rod 1929 FORD ROADSTER PICKUP HOT ROD RAT TRADITIONAL ALL STEEL LAKES CONVERTIBLE

Transaction Info

Sold On:
11/10/2012
Price:
$ 9200.00
Condition:
Mileage:
20850
Location:
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74112
Seller Type:
Private Seller

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:
1929 Ford Model A
Submodel Body Type:
Vintage Hot Rod Pickup
Engine:
V-8
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
AA2449371
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

1929 ALL STEEL FORD MODEL A ROADSTER PICKUP THIS IS A REAL ROADSTER PICKUP NOT A COUPE OR COWL THAT HAS BEEN CUT DOWN TO LOOK LIKE ONE. TITLED AS A 1929 FORD ROADSTER TRUCK. THE TITLE IS CLEAN, CLEAR AND IN MY POSESSION. THE FRAME IS A HEAVILY Z'D CUSTOM FABRICATED MODEL A CHASSIS. THE CHASSIS WAS Z'D BOTH FRONT AND BACK WHICH GIVES ROOM FOR THE CAB AND THE DRIVER. THE CAB WAS THEN CHANNELED AROUND 7 INCHES IT APPEARS. THE VIN NUMBER IS STAMPED INTO TEH LEFT FRONT FRAMERAIL FOR EASY DMV INSPECTION ALONG WITH A FORD PATENT PLATE ON THE RIGHT FIREWALL. THIS WAS ORIGINALLY AN ORCHARD TRUCK AND THE WINDSHIELD WOULD LAY BACK TO WORK IN THE ORCHARDS AND PICK FRUITS. THE ORIGINAL WINDSHIELD HAS LONG BEEN SOLD AS THEY ARE VERY VALUABLE. THE ENGINE IS A CKK CODE 350CI WHICH IS SAID TO HAVE COME OUT OF A 72' OR 73' MODEL CAMARO. THE MOTOR IS VERY HEALTHY, RUNS EXCELLENT AND DOESNT LEAK OIL OR SMOKE. IT IS TOPPED WITH A EDELBROCK 7M1 ALUMINUM INTAKE AND A HOLLEY 1850 CARBURETOR. EXHAUST IS HANDLED BY STOCK EARLY MANIFOLDS INTO TWO INCH ALUMINIZED PIPE WITH NO MUFFLERS WHICH IS ALL ABOUT A YEAR OLD. VERY HEALTHY SOUNDING WITH A NICE THROATY GROWL. THIS IS A TIRE SMOKIN' ROADSTER THAT WILL HAVE YOU GRINNING EAR TO EAR! RADIATOR IS ABOUT A YEAR OLD AND IS BRAND NEW NOT A REMAN OR A RECORE AND KEEPS THE ENGINE COOL WITH NO OVERHEATING ISSUES. THE FUEL TANK IS A SPUN ALUMINUM TYPE AND APPEARS TO BE PRETTY NEW. ALTENATOR IS LESS THAN SIX MONTHS OLD AND CHARGES WITH NO ISSUES ALONG WITH AN OPTIMA YELLOW TOP BATTERY TO ENSURE THAT STARTING IS NEVER AN ISSUE. TURBO 350 TRANNY SHIFTS WAS IT SHOULD WITH NO ISSUES. THE REAREND IS A FORD 8 BOLT WITH NO ISSUES AND IS GEARED JUST FINE FOR THE ROAD. THE BRAKES ARE DRUM ALL AROUND AND THE FRONTS ARE VINTAGE 40' FORD WITH CHROMED AND PAINTED DETAILED BACKING PLATES THAT WERE ON THE TRUCK FROM THE OLD DAYS. THE FRONT AXLE IS A LATER MODEL DROPPED TUBE AXLE, LOCATED BY SPLIT HAIRPINS AND A TRANSVERSE MOUNTED SPRING THAT IS MOUNTED IN A STOCK MODEL A CROSSMEMBER. THE REAR IS A SPLIT WISHBONE/HAIRPIN TYPE SETUP THAT I WOULD CALL "LADDER BONES" WHICH IS VERY NICELY DONE THAT IS ALSO SUSPENDED BY A BUGGY TYPE TRANSVERSE MOUNTED SPRING ALA EARLY FORD STYLE. STEERING IS HANDLED BY A SAGINAW BOX CONNECTED WITH NICE NEW BORGESON JOINTS WITH NO WEIRD STEERING ANGLES AND NO BUMP STEER ISSUES AT ALL AND NO SHIMMY OR SHAKING IN THE FRONTEND WHEN DRIVING. WHEELS ARE VINTAGE OEM FORD ITEMS, 15 INCH UP FRONT WITH 6.00" X 15" TIRES AND 16 INCH OUT BACK WITH 7.50" X 16" TIRES. TONS OF TREAD AND NO CRACKS WHATSOEVER. HUBCAPS ARE ORIGINAL 41' FORD CAPS. THE GRILLE SHELL AND INSERT IS ORIGINAL 32' FORD THAT WAS SECTIONED, PEAKED AND FILLED ALONG TIME AGO. THE HEADLIGHTS ARE KING BEE TYPE AND THE TAILLIGHT IS JUST A RECENT STORE BOUGHT ITEM. I WAS LOOKING AROUND ON EBAY FOR A VINTAGE TAG/TAILLIGHT COMBO THAT I THOUGHT WOULD ADD TO THE OVERALL TRADITIONAL FEEL, BID ON A FEW BUT NOTHING YET. THIS IS A NO ISSUE DRIVER THAT STARTS RIGHT UP EACH AND EVERY TIME AND WILL KEEP A SMILE ON YOUR FACE THE ENTIRE TIME YOU ARE DRIVING IT. THE INSIDE OF THE TRUCK IS MINIMAL AT BEST WHICH LEAVES IT AS A BLANK CANVAS FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL DECISIONS TO MAKE THIS TRUCK YOUR OWN. THE GAUGES ARE VINTAGE AND ARE OIL PRESSURE AND AMMETER. THE SPEEDO IS OLD TOO BUT DOESN'T HAVE A CABLE. THE DASH APPEARS TO BE A 32' FORD ROADSTER STYLE AND THE GAUGE PANEL APPEARS TO BE OUT OF MAYBE A 32' TO 33' FORD TRUCK. THE DOORS ARE LATCHED WITH STOCK MODEL A ROADSTER LATCHES. THE BED IS ORIGINAL AND LENDS TO THE OVERALL VINTAGE LOOK. THE TAILGATE IS WAY COOL AND WORKS AS IT SHOULD. THE WOOD IN THE BED IS ORIGINAL AND HIDES A WELL BUILT CHASIS. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL HENRY FORD ALL STEEL ROADSTER TRUCK FROM OREGON THAT IS WELL OVER 80 YEARS OLD. IT HAS THAT JUST RIGHT STANCE AND GETS SO MUCH ATTENTION EVERYWHERE IT GOES. DON'T MISS OUT ON AN OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THE REAL DEAL AND BE THE ENVY OF ALL THINGS HOT ROD. I DID NOT BUILD THIS ROADSTER I RECENTLY BOUGHT IT THIS WAY. ONLY THING I DID TO IT WAS REPLACE THE BATTERY. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS EMAIL OR CALL: TULSACARGUY@HOTMAIL.COM OR 918.694.6969 THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND HAPPY BIDDING. ROADSTER IS FOR SALE LOCALLY SO I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THIS LISTING AT ANYTIME.

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