1927 Ford Model A

1927 Touring "T" Traditional 50's Tub Hot Rat Rod Convertible

1957 V8 312 Y-Block

T5 Manual Five Speed

Clear and Visable

Clear

Gasoline

You are looking at a True Period Correct Hot Rod Phaeton Touring "T" Traditional 50's Tub! This 1927 Ford has the right "Kustom Kulture Look" built with the best parts available, no expense spared with ZERO corners cut here! It starts, stops, and drives extremely well, with tons of power. It has a fully built FoMoCo 312 Y-Block V8 Motor with Mild Cam, mated to a TREMEC T5 Five speed transmission. Yes this Hot Rod has three pedals and is extremely responsive. Gear selection is made with a Tall shifter with a Vintage Rat Fink knob. Three Matched Ford 8BA Carburetors and 3x2 Offenhauser aluminum manifold set up with progressive linkage. All new 12V wiring and Ron Francis harness with 12V Generator, rebuilt Distributor with 8mm Blue series wires, Chrome So-Cal 12V Coil. Dual Lakester Headers with baffles, Sounds awesome! Custom Model A radiator and new hoses keep this Hot Rod running Cool like Fonzi. The "All Henry Steel Body" is straight and very solid overall, with zero visible rust or rot. We enjoyed it just as it is a "Bad Ass Hot Rod". Shot in Hot Rod Flat Red that shows very well, that said the there are some imperfections and light scratches in the paint (see pics). Working doors that open and shut using stock latches. Original Stainless 1931 Ford Grill flows seamlessly with the body lines and overall look. The chopped windshield still swivels "safari style" and is a perfect fit, chip and crack free. The bench seats both front and back are done in Ol'school Black Tuck and Roll with new foam, very comfortable. Vintage 1940 Ford 2 spoke black steering wheel with a vintage Cosco Ruby spinner knob mated to a Hot Rod 40 column, 1927 Ford steel dash with Stewart Warner gauges. The 1934 Ford Commercial headlights and 20's Dodge "STOP" tail light work as they should. A lowered ride with a Fully Boxed Model A Frame that has been stepped using 2" x 4" x .125 wall and with All American. The rear cross member is set up with 220 lbs Coil Overs ans split wishbones with tie rod ends, 1956 Ford F100 rear end with rebuilt Hydralic brakes . Up front we have Drilled and Dropped 32 Heavy Axel with Heavy Tie Rod Joint Vega cross steering, Chrome shorty shocks with F1 shock mounts, Early Ford Round Back Spindles with 40 Ford brakes supplied juice from the compact Master Cylinder. The open drive line has a newer drive shaft. New 5.60 15" Black Wall tires in the front on Gennie Rims, New 8.90 16" Firestone Black Wall Dirt Track tires in the rear on Reversed Gennie Rims. The Rims were powder coated black with 40 Ford V8 Hubcaps. The Stainless Gas Tank in the rear has a vintage Indy style flip-top gas cap . A new Interstate 12V Battery, Voltage Regulator, and Ron Frances Fuse Block is concealed in a compartment under the passenger side of the front seat. In a nut shell this is a one of a kind classic! Turn the key and go cruise! This is not a museum quality car or trailer queen, but it is a nice driver car that will steal the show at any local gathering! Any and every-time I drive this car I get nothing but waves, thumbs ups, conversation, I cant come out of a store with out somebody standing there looking in! It has been driven for long distances at interstate speeds. This "Tubbster" is a California car and has many new and upgraded parts, Lots of accessories and kustom pieces. This Hot Rod is titled and Currently Registered as a 1927 Ford with a clear California title with a Visible Vin#. Drive as is everyday or make it your own. CALL (916)308 zero eight seven 4 or message me for details Bidding indicates that you are satisfied with the information and photographs provided regarding all aspects of the listed item and are committed to completing the purchase if you are the high bidder. All items sold "as is". This is a 88 year old car. I have described it as accurately as possible. I can tell you the vehicle starts go's and stops as it should. The Phaeton is for sale locally and i reserve the right to end auction early. We reserve the right to reject bids made by those with zero or negative feedback, please contact before bidding. The winning bidder is responsible for all actual freight and or shipping. We are happy to help with loading and to work with your transporter. Please wait for a invoice after end of auction as always local pick up is welcomed. $1000 deposit due within 48 hours of auction ending. Prompt payment is expected. We accept PayPal for deposit. Wire transfer preferred. If paying CASH with local pick up, winning bidder must notify us within 48 hours of auction close. Failure to pay in full within 7 days after close of auction may result in cancellation of the sale unless other acceptable payment arrangements are made. Thanks and bid high, bid often