Capturing the true essence of a traditionally styled 50's Hot Rod Roadster is absolutely no easy task and that's exactly why this very Prominent Early Ford Collector turned the reigns over to the legendary "Roy Brizio Street Rods" of South San Francisco, California. A simply stunning high boy roadster that was created to emulate the "Vic Edelbrock Firestone Roadster". Many hard core enthusiasts believe a true Hot Rod should be driven and this ride is certainly no exception to the rule...
Overall "style" and original "driving character" were a must and of course, it all begins with the "Bones" utilizing only period upgrades that were typically available during this historic era. Beginning with an original 1932 Ford frame with original K member, wishbones and enclosed driveshaft (torque tube). The highly detailed chassis features original 1932 front axle (non-dropped), 1956 Ford F-100 steering box, original Lincoln 12" juice brakes (hydraulic) and original 32 shocks (rebuilt)...
Powering this jewel is a traditionally built 59AB Ford Flathead V-8 while transferring the power is handed over to a 1939 Ford gear box and road friendly original Columbia over-drive rear end. Features include 4" crankshaft with 3 3/8" bore, mild Isky camshaft, aluminum Eddie Meyer cylinder heads, aluminum Offenhauser intake manifold, dual Stromberg 97 carbs, Edmunds air cleaners, Crab type distributor, Walker radiator w/32 Fan, 12V generator and Fenton headers w/dual exhaust (Smitties)...
The all steel Brookville trunk body is pure perfection in fit, finish and presentation with professional paint by 2016 AMBR winner "Darryl Hollenbeck-Vintage Color Studio", hand painted old school lettering by "Bill Knight" and chrome plating by "Sherms". Features include "rare original" Firestone spoke wheels, restored Firestone hub caps, NOS radiator shell, original grill insert, B-L-C headlamps, 37' tail-lamps, original license plate and owner designed-hand built 2 1/2" removable top trimmed by "Sid Chavers"...
The professionally trimmed "Sid Chavers" interior brings back the same visions of yesterday with period correct reproduction 32' Leather type taupe textured fabric and square weave carpet. Features include stunning Lincoln Zephyr steering wheel, stock steering column w/tachometer, original instrument tunnel, turned metal dash insert, Stewart Warner curved face gauges, additional drop-down instrumentation (volt/oil), stock 32' Ford brake/clutch/gas pedals and E-brake...
In closing, this is a stunning and exceptional period style Hot Rod built to perfection by "Roy Brizio Street Rods" with absolutely ZERO excuses. If you demand only the best, watch the HD narrated video description and call us with your specific question(s) and/or interest...