1929 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup
Built and being sold by Donn Lowe. Featured in the March Issue of Modern Rodding Magazine
Frame designed and fabricated by owner. Executed to appear like a belly pan. The frame follows the contour of the body and rolls under at the same time. Extremely strong and uses a Model A front and rear cross members and fabricated center and “ X “ members.
The front end is made up of a super bell narrowed forged axle and spindles. Front brakes are 1940 – 1948 Ford hydraulics. The front spring is a custom made trans-verve leaf hung off of Ford wishbones. Shocks are Pete and Jakes tube type.
Front fenders are part ‘36 Ford spare tire ring and fabricated components fastened to brackets welded to the backing plates. Wheels are 16” early Ford with 500×16 Excelsior radials.
The grill shell is a modified’29 Ford unit. Radiator is an aluminum Afco. The engine is a rebuilt 283 Chevrolet bored about 30 over with a mild cam and dual carb manifold hooked to 350 turbo transmission with a Lokar shifter. A swing pedal from m a Ford pick up operates a Mustang master cylinder mounted on the firewall.
Steering is rebuilt Ford F100 hooked to a shortened pitman arm and custom made drag link. Front shocks and headlight mounts are custom made.
The body is made from a mint ‘29 cowl with original windshield posts and frame chopped 3” and laid back about 2”. The dashboard is from a 1936 Ford and features a custom dash gauge panel with Stewart/Warner round face gauges including a tachometer. The doors are hand made and are about 4” longer than stock for easier access to the interior.
The interior is rolled and pleated leather by master trimmer Mickey McVey. The rear of body use modified quarter panels and rear panel from a ‘29 touring. This was done for more interior room and comfort. The top is handmade and removable and does not fold. It was covered by Jim Valenzuela of Eugene Oregon. It is finished as well on the inside and sports a chrome frame and actual glass.
The rear end is a Ford 9” with late Ford brakes. Again early Ford wheels with caps and rings with 7.50×16 Excelsior radial tires. The rear ratio is believed to be 2.72 to 1 with is great with the automatic transmission. The pick up bed is a Brookville Roadster reproduction shortened approximately 8”. Rear fenders are widened Model A Ford. Tonneau cover is aluminum and hinged at the front to open and reveal the aluminum gas tank and battery. The exhaust is stainless steel by John Keller and exits through a custom panel at the rear below the tailgate. Tail lights are from Speedway and are LED.
All wiring is by Bob Belozer master car builder. All chrome plating is by Custom Chrome by Jon Wright of Ohio. All metal work was done by Donn Lowe as well as the general build of the vehicle.
This car has a clear Oregon title is registered and insured. ALL mechanical parts on the car are either new or rebuilt. There are NO mechanical issues. The car runs and drives great. The 112” wheel base provides a comfortable ride. The paint is two stage black and was painted by Terry Morris at Terrys Kustom Auto in Wilsonville Oregon. Pinstripes by Mitch Kim in Gold. The hood is handmade and the louvers were punched by Steve’s Auto Restorations of Gresham Oregon.
❇️ PRICE REDUCED $58,000
❇️ Call Jethro at 503-407-6073
❇️ Located in Oregon City, OR
