Rat Rod 1934 Ford Pickup Hot Rod - Magazine Car on 2040-cars
Grants Pass, Oregon, United States
Engine:SBC, tunnel ram, dual fours
Drive Type: 5-speed
Make: Ford
Mileage: 1,500
Model: Other Pickups
Warranty: None
Trim: Rat Rod
1934 Ford Pickup rat rod, or traditional hot rod if you prefer. This truck is currently featured in Ol' Skool Rodz magazine #57, on news stands now. It has also been featured in Rebel Rodz magazine. It has been on the road one year and has approximately 1500 miles. It has a "Trucker" theme, with dual roof-mount horns, functional dual exhaust stacks, cab light turn signals, Mack bulldog cowl ornament, and Peterbilt shifter. It drives EXCELLENTLY, very fast and smooth, equally at home on the freeway as around town.
The cab is chopped 4 inches and channeled four inches. The box is shortened 23 inches and narrowed 8 inches. It has a custom-built 2x4 steel frame. Front suspension is a vintage Okie Adams 6-inch dropped I-beam axle, original Model A wishbones, and a new transverse leaf spring on a suicide perch. Rear suspension is a four-link with panhard bar, suspended by coilover shocks. The differential is a freshly rebuilt Ford 8-inch. Steering is a Ford tractor wheel, through a unique chain drive into a Dodge pickup steering box; it is SMOOTH. Wheels are vintage Cragar SS with bias ply tires front and rear. The engine is a recently rebuilt Chevy 307 with a set of 305 heads for 10:1 compression. Induction is an Edelbrock Street Tunnel Ram with dual Holley 450 carbs. Exhaust is through custom headers with baffles, routed into dual stacks with integral Cherry Bomb mufflers. The transmission is a Borg Warner World Class T-5 five speed manual. Radiator is a new aluminum 3-row. It has a full set of new functional gauges: fuel, volt, tach, speedo, oil pressure, temperature. Gas tank is 15-gallon steel hidden under the box. Headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn signals all work as they should. The battery is easily accessible through a vintage Craftsman tool box in the bed.
The truck is very reliable and comfortable to drive. It starts instantly, runs super, and never overheats. I drive it every weekend the weather allows. It is not a show queen, although it has won its share of trophies. At only 2100 lbs gross weight, above 3000 rpm this car will make you wet your pants. It has no side windows, no heater and no seat belts, no radio - no need for amenities; the car IS the entertainment.
Many YouTube videos are available of this truck driving (please note: all these vids feature the truck with tripower; that has since been changed to dual quads):
youtube.com/watch?v=acILu2vtsHY "Scrap Rod 1934 Ford Pickup"
youtube.com/watch?v=9TLCoHOqBMs "Ratrods Are Fun"
youtube.com/watch?v=tHlWgtjS9NY "5-Speed Ratrod"
youtube.com/watch?v=DUXSXyUopo8 "Recycled Ratrod"
youtube.com/watch?v=NK5anfAKJfY "Two Ratrods"
The buyer is responsible for pickup and transportation. This truck is fully capable of driving cross country should you choose to do so. Nonetheless, it is being sold AS IS with no warrantees implied. FYI, the reserve is $12,000. For more information please contact me at miraclepieco@gmail.com
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