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:
11/14/2012
Price:
$ 9800.00
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
+++RELISTING DUE TO THE BIDDERS LOCATION IN CONNECTION WITH HURRICANE SANDY+++ WANT TO MAKE AN OFFER OR TRADE UP OR DOWN 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 & IN MY POSESSION. THE FRAME IS A HEAVILY Z'D CUSTOM FABRICATED MODEL A CHASSIS. THE CHASSIS WAS Z'D BOTH FRONT & BACK WHICH GIVES ROOM FOR THE CAB & THE DRIVER. THE CAB WAS THEN CHANNELED AROUND 7 INCHES IT APPEARS. THE VIN NUMBER IS STAMPED INTO THE LEFT FRONT FRAMERAIL FOR EASY DMV INSPECTION ALONG WITH A FORD PATENT PLATE ON THE RIGHT FIREWALL. THIS WAS ORIGINALLY AN ORCHARD TRUCK & THE WINDSHIELD WOULD LAY BACK TO WORK IN THE ORCHARDS & 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 & DOESNT LEAK OIL OR SMOKE. IT IS TOPPED WITH A EDELBROCK 7M1 ALUMINUM INTAKE & 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. IT IS 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 & IS BRAND NEW NOT A REMAN OR A RECORE & KEEPS THE ENGINE COOL WITH NO OVERHEATING ISSUES. THE FUEL TANK IS A SPUN ALUMINUM TYPE & APPEARS TO BE PRETTY NEW. ALTENATOR IS LESS THAN SIX MONTHS OLD & 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 & IS GEARED JUST FINE FOR THE ROAD. THE BRAKES ARE DRUM ALL AROUND & THE FRONTS ARE VINTAGE 40' FORD WITH CHROMED & 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 & 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 & NO BUMP STEER ISSUES AT ALL & 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 & 16 INCH OUT BACK WITH 7.50" X 16" TIRES. TONS OF TREAD & NO CRACKS WHATSOEVER. HUBCAPS ARE ORIGINAL 41' FORD CAPS. THE GRILLE SHELL & INSERT IS ORIGINAL 32' FORD THAT WAS SECTIONED, PEAKED & FILLED ALONG TIME AGO. THE HEADLIGHTS ARE KING BEE TYPE & 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. I BID ON A FEW BUT NOTHING YET. THIS IS A NO ISSUE DRIVER THAT STARTS RIGHT UP EACH & EVERY TIME & 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 & ARE OIL PRESSURE & AMMETER. THE SPEEDO IS OLD TOO BUT DOESN'T HAVE A CABLE. THE DASH APPEARS TO BE A 32' FORD ROADSTER STYLE & 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 & HIDES A WELL BUILT CHASIS. THIS IS AN OVER 80 YEAR OLD ORIGINAL HENRY FORD ALL STEEL ROADSTER TRUCK FROM OREGON. IT HAS THAT JUST RIGHT STANCE & GETS SO MUCH ATTENTION EVERYWHERE IT GOES. DON'T MISS OUT ON AN OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THE REAL DEAL & BE THE ENVY OF ALL THINGS HOT ROD. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE AN OFFER OR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS EMAIL OR CALL: TULSACARGUY@HOTMAIL.COM OR 918.694.6969 THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST & HAPPY BIDDING. ROADSTER IS FOR SALE LOCALLY SO I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THIS LISTING AT ANYTIME.