1928 Ford Model A

raodster

V8 flathed

Manual

Clear

Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE 1928 Model A Ford Roadster, Traditional AV8 Hot rod Offering up a period correct, 1940’s styled A-V8 Roadster that has the right mixture of original pre and post WWII speed parts, solid engineering and quality construction. Built from the ground up over a 2 ½ year period with a historical focus and the utmost attention to detail. Featuring an original 1928 Model A ford roadster with custom leaned back windshield, handmade aluminum hood, original Auburn dash, set on 1932 Ford rails. Powered by a newly built 276 cubic full-race flathead motor, running through a 39 Ford transmission and a Halibrand quick-change rear end. Completed in 2010 with an impressive collection of parts sourced over a 10-year period. Garaged and rarely driven since completion (less than 250 miles). Clear Ohio title in my name. Time to move on to the next project. Happy to answer any questions you may have. Details listed below. Thanks! Body & Interior: • 1928 Ford, Model A Roaster, original body • Finished in black epoxy primer • Cowl tank filler neck removed filled and smoothed. • 1932 ford headlight bar modified, original • BLC style headlights, new reproduction • 1932 grill shell, insert, radiator cap and bezel, reproduction. Painted gloss black urethane. • 1932 Ford porcelain radiator emblem, original. • Handmade aluminum hood with leather straps. • Model A windshield frame and glass, modified original (frame). • Windshield stations, cut down and modified. Chrome plated. • 1932 Auburn dash sheet metal, original, modified to fit Model A. ($$$ really rare!!) • 1932 Auburn instrument panel, original re-chromed. ($$$ rare!) • 1940’s-50’s Stewart Warner curved glass gauges 2 5/8", original. (gas gauge, amp gauge and speedometer not hooked up or verified working) • WWII era aircraft style fuel pressure gauge, original. • Wood floorboards finished with Amber Shellac. • 1940's fire extinguisher mounted to wood floorboard. • 1930-40's era Dash mounted fuel pressure hand pump (not connected to fuel line), original. • Dark Red leather tuck and roll style seat, custom made. • wwII aircraft seatbelts, dated, original. • 1939 Ford taillights, reproduction with original replacement glass lenses • Trunk lid, rumble opening, reproduction. • 1937 Ford V8 Trunk lid handle with key, original. • 28-29 ford roadster nickel plated door latch knob, original / re-plated. Chassis & Driveline: • 1936 ford 16" wire wheels, original with new bias ply tires. (front) • 1940 ford 16" steel wheels, original with new bias ply tires. (rear) • 1932 Ford frame rails, reproduction. • 1928 Model A front cross member, original. • 1928 Model A rear cross member, original. • 1932 ford center "K" cross member, original. • Frame painted gloss black urethane. • 1928 Model A axle, dropped 1.5", original. • 1928 Model A front spring with reversed eye, reproduction. • 1932 ford wishbones, original. • Modified f1 front shock mounts, original. • 1940 ford spindles, original. • 1940 ford brakes drums shoes etc., new reproduction. • 1932 ford clutch and brake pedal assembly, original. • Early V8 garage hydraulic master cylinder kit. (Mates to original 32 parts without modification) • 1932 ford steering box, original. (Rebuilt but Leaks, believe to be due to improper sector bushing reaming) • Early Ford pitman arm, original. (year unknown) • Ford drag link modified, original. (Year unknown) • 30’s ford spoon throttle pedal, original. • 1940's era Ford steering column modified original. • “Bell” style race car 4-spoke steering wheel, reproduction. • 1928 Ford Model A emergency brake lever, re-chromed, original. • 1939 Ford style 3 speed transmission, rebuilt, new bearings bushings etc., original. • 1939 Ford swan neck shifter, original. • Butterscotch Bakelite shift knob, original, unknown make. • 1940 ford 3.78 rear end, original. • 1940 For Torque tube, modified, original. • Ford radius rods original. • Halibrand quick-change rear center section, new reproduction. • 1928 Model A rear spring with reversed eye, original. • Custom dual exhaust, straight pipes. • Model t gas tank, (located in trunk) reproduction. • Cloth covered wiring, new. • Positive ground 6 Volts. • Optima 6V Battery. Motor:• 59AB flathead motor, rebuilt with less than 250 miles. • Extensively relieved and ported. 40hrs labor on block work alone. • Magna-fluxed and checked to be crack free. • Machine work and rotating assembly balancing done by Fowlers Engine Columbus OH. • 4" stroke crankshaft, new Scatt. • Ford 8ba connecting rods, new Ford. • 3 5/16pistons, new Ross. • Potvin 3/8 camshaft, re-grind on original Ford camshaft. • Adjustable lifters, new. • Oil pump, New Ford. • Headers, Reds Headers. • Edelbrock block letter heads, new (polished needs re-buffed) • Edelbrock slingshot dual manifold, new (polished needs re-buffed) • 2 Stromberg 97's, new (have corrosion / gas stains from sitting). • Harman Collins dual coil distributor, Original. • 6V electric fan, not currently installed but comes with. Note: Club plaque and license plate not included. Terms While this car was built with care and attention to detail, it is an antique car built with antique parts. It runs, drives and stops but due to the nature of the car and its age, it has character, there are imperfections, it is not perfect or pristine. The title is clear, however it will be noted that the millage will be listed “not actual”. For interested parties located in Japan, email correspondence and translation in native Japanese is available. Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs and arrangements. A $500 USD (PayPal) deposit is due within 24hrs of auction closing. Remaining funds transferred within 5 business days. Payments by direct wire transfer or cashiers check are accepted. Payment must be received in full and be clear prior to release of vehicle or title. In the event that the vehicle is sold internationally, any fees associated with transfer or currency exchange are the responsibility of the buyer and will be in addition to the selling price. All sales final, sold as-is, where-is with all faults. 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