1927 Ford, Model-T Roadster, Hot Rod Convertible, REAL STEEL Body and Frame. Ford 9 Inch Rear End w/”Coil Over” Shocks.
Never raced, never made to burn tires, and never mistreated in any way.
1553 miles since re-build. Always garage kept. It has a brand new ZZ-4, 350 engine and TH-350 Chevy Transmission (has small leak like most all TH-350s). It shifts perfect every time and never falters. Locking tilt steering wheel w/Power Steering is way cool! Both passenger and driver-side seat belts helps to keep you in place. Suicide doors allows tall folks to hang their legs out - but hold on to the door.
High Performance ZZ-4 Engine Information Purchased new 4/23/13:
The Chevrolet Performance 350 ZZ4 HO Short Block comes with a four-bolt main block, forged steel crankshaft, forged powdered metal connecting rods and light flat top hypereutectic pistons. This engine assembly ensures high-RPM performance for a solid foundation when you petal to the metal!
Specification:
*Iron Block
*Forged 1053 Steel Crank
*4-Bolt Main Caps
*Hypereutectic Flat Top Pistons
*I-Beam Connecting Rods
*1-Piece Rear Main Seal
*Brass Freeze Plugs
Comment: I have heard that this motor should be creating about 400hp. It has not been dyno’ed nor do I recommend it. It will, however snap your head back if you are the least bit aggressive on the throttle. In other words, “hold on”!
Cam Shaft
Comp Cams High Performance Hydraulic Cam Shaft
Specs: Grind Number: CS-268H-10, Part Number: 12-210-2
Gross Valve Lift: .454 Intake/.454 Exhaust
Duration @ .050, Intake 218 and Exhaust 218
Lobe Lift: .302 Intake and .302 Exhaust
Lobe Separation: 110.0
Partnered with Comp Cams High Energy Hydraulic Lifters and supported by Cloyes Double Roller Timing Chain and Gears. Moroso High Performance Oil Pump keeps lube on hand at all times.
Heads
Trick Flow Heads P/N: TFS-3030001: w/ ARP Head Bolts
These Trick Flow 23, 175 heads are high performance and meant to allow the engine to breathe properly throughout the RPM power range. They feature angled spark plugs, 56cc polished combustion chambers, 1.94 in. intake and 1.50 in. exhaust stainless steel valves, hardened ductile iron valve seats, and high-flow 175cc “Fast AS Cast” intake runners with a small cross-section. These Trick Flow Super 23, 175 heads came fully assembled with stainless valves, valve springs, locks, retainers, ARP rocker arm studs and guide plates. I carefully polished up the intake and exhaust ports, as well as the combustion chamber and installed them with ARP head bolts. These heads absolutely do the job!
Rocker Arms:
Trick Flow Specialties TFS-31400510 -Trick Flow® Roller Rocker Arms
Ignition System
New MSD Ignition throughout
Carburetor
New Holly 750 Double Pumper
Intake Manifold
Performer RPM Air Gap, Dual Plane, Aluminum, Natural, Square Bore, Chevy, Small Block
Valve Covers (see photos)
Custom Detailed Valve Covers
Starter & AlternatorChrome High Torque Starter and High Performance Chrome Alternator
Tires, Brakes & Wheels:
Front tires are P295/50R15. Rear tires are P295/50R 105S. Hot Rod has front Disc brakes and drum rear brakes. Weld Racing Mags tires are 99% new.
Exhaust:
Ceramic “Block Hugger” headers w/Flow Master Mufflers provide noise reduction for the neighbors.
Body:
Body is Real Steel w/Bondo in special places (of course) w/original floor board and firewall. Fenders and running boards are a combinations of metal and fiberglass. There are stress cracks where one steps right above the running board on the drive side. Reason for these cracks has been corrected. Otherwise all is in great shape and looking good!
Transmission:
TH-350, 3 Speed (Leaks a little just like most all TH-350 transmissions.)
New Torque Converter (1700rpm stall speed)
Cooling:
Ford aftermarket 1927 Radiator w/SPAL High Performance Fan
More Details:
Bringing power to the road is a shortened 9" Ford rear end. To keep the sun off while cruising during the day is a removable (about 10 minutes), White Vinyl Top. VDO Gauges provide constant engine information and AutoMeter Electronic Speedometer and Tach Combination provides speed and RPM information. The “moon” tank is just for show but brings on many questions from lookers.
Stipulations:
The car is being sold as is. Call me anytime to see the car or ask questions. My number is 512-785-9024. The car is registered and insured. Recommend potential buyers inspect the car, touch it, and see it to appreciate. Please call Bob for any questions. Serious inquiries only. Tire kickers need not apply.
The winning bidder must provide within 48 hours $500.00 nonrefundable deposit. Seller will help at this end with any loading of the car or you may wish to drive it home. It loves the road. But if you are real tall, you will not love the ceiling/leg height. The accelerator has, in fact, been re-positioned further to the right from the original 1927 location which makes it a bit more comfortable to drive on those long cruises you may want to take. But remember, this is a 1927 vehicle with original fire wall and floor board. Folks were mostly shorter back in the day. Title is free and clear with no issues. You should see this Hot Rod to appreciate. A Hot Rod for any occasion. RUNS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!
Comments: You know after over 400 views, I want to thank you all for your interest. I never thought this little car would draw so much attention. At age 65 and after many hours of love and sweat making sure it was completed properly, I know you will be happy with it's performance, it's smile every time you look at it in the garage, and the overwhelmingly beautiful sound it makes when you crank it up. I promise from the beyond that you will also be happy with it's attraction at the car shows and you can count on the fact that you will be exceptionally unhappy about the gas mileage. Then who cares - it's a Hot Rod!
I had an old dude ask me one time, how fast will it go"? I responded, "it has the perception of reaching the speed of sound".
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