1931 Ford Model A coupe chopped traditional hot rod jalopy flathead AV8 TROG

1931 Ford Model A Description:

This is a solid, well build example of a traditional hot rod that was done right with the right chop and rake that never gets old.This has been nothing but a reliable car that has been a pleasure to own and drive the last ~3 years it's been in my care.I drive this car probably 3-4 times a week spring-fall and it's never failed to fire right up and has never let me down. I've enjoyed owning this car but it's time to move on to the next one.I did not build this car but did purchase it from the fabricator who built it, I've been around these cars for awhile and I can say with confidence that this car was done right by somebody who knows and cares about what they were doing.

While it is a well built and reliable car this is still an antiqueautomobile that will require someone with some mechanical aptitudeto own and maintain. It's built with vintage parts that need to be snugged up every now and then andwill leave a drop or two on your garage floor when it feels like it. If you can't deal with that then this isn't the car for you.

Body:

All steel.Car has been chopped 3-4" but not channeled.It sits on a stock, boxed frame that hasn't been butchered.The body is straight and finished in epoxy sealer that is fading in spots and there are some minor scuffs and superficial blemishes one would expect from a driver caliber car.The doors latch shut with one finger.All glass is newer and free from cracks. The windows roll up and down and the windshield swings out.

Louvered hood and deck lid

Deuce grill shell

Roof has wood bows with a removable cover that snaps on/off

Interior:

Bench seat, door panels and kick panels are covered in brown leather repurposed from a couch that has an awesome worn-in look to it.The windows have chrome garnish moldings.

Floors are a 2-piece wood set up that unbolts for access to engine, transmission and master cylinder

Engine/Trans:

239 inch "100 horse" flathead V8 with 3 speed top loader with synchronized 2nd & 3rd gear from a late 40's Ford.

Edmunds dual carb intake with Stromberg 97 carbs

Banjo rear end with 3.78 gears and shortened torque tube

Stock distributor

Generator converted to 12V with a diode cutout switch, battery located in trunk, wiring is cloth covered with a simple fuse panel located on the frame rail.

Smithy's dual exhaust that exits out of the rear

Brakes/suspension/other:

Juice brakes all around, master cylinder located under floor

Heavy truck front axle, leaf springs front and rear with gas charged shocks

Manual steering with a '46 Ford steering wheel. Has the typical play in the wheel but not as much as most do and tracks down the road well

Wheels are Ford steelies with bias ply Firestone zig-zag tread 6.00-16 tires on the front and 7.00-16 tires on the rear with plenty of life left

Fuel tank located in trunk and is an old aviation oxygen bottle that holds around 8 gallons with an electric fuel pump and pressure regulator mounted to the frame

It has an aux cluster with gauges for volts, oil pressure and temperature.There is no tach or speedo, I use my GPS and plug it into the 12V accessory socket located on the bottom of the dash, which is a '36 Ford style sectioned to fit.

Guide headlights

Clean and clear title in my name. Actual mileage-who knows?

Payment is cash, cashiers check or wire transfer. Car won't leave until funds clear.

Car is for sale as-is where is, I will not deliver but I will help you or your shipper load.I am not interested in trades.No warranty is expressed or implied.

Any questions please ask

Thanks for looking!

On Apr-18-19 at 11:11:09 PDT, seller added the following information:

Lots of questions about this thing so here are answers to the most common:

Engine runs at ~180° when warm as long as you keep her moving

Comfortable cruising speed is in the 50-60 mph range with current gearing. Sure it will go faster but the engine is most "happy" running at the speeds listed above.

On Apr-18-19 at 16:28:02 PDT, seller added the following information:

Below are some links to some Youtube videos of the car idling, running and a walkaround of the car

https://youtu.be/7CBF8rNYEDg

https://youtu.be/ajVaTDapZ-A

https://youtu.be/G776-hHAROA