1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe All Steel
This all steel full fendered Deuce Coupe was built in 1932 by the Ford Motor Co. and it’s been a hot rod since the 60’s.
The engine is a 1955 Chrysler Fire Power 331 cubic inch Hemi fitted with Jahn’s 10-1/2:1 pistons, Clay Smith cam, Cragar four carb manifold with Stromberg 97 carburetors, ceramic coated exhaust manifolds, Mallory fully mechanical advance distributor with PerTronix ignition module and it’s cooled by a Walker 4 row radiator. Modern upgrades to the engine include a big block Chevrolet water pump, GM alternator, Chrysler 360 starter and a spin-on oil filter. These are all parts that can be purchased at any local auto parts store. The engine was rebuilt 2 years ago and has approximately 3,000 miles on it.
Up front on the boxed frame is a 2-1/2” dropped 1932 axle mounted with a Pete & Jakes four bar setup. The front disc brakes and steering box are from a 1967 Mustang. A GM TH-400 transmission and 8” Ford rear end with parallel leaf springs complete the driveline. It’s riding on new 15” Wheel Vintique wheels fitted with small hubcaps and beauty rings and new big and little Diamondback white walls. The gas tank is an aftermarket replacement and the three-gallon Moon tank mounted on the front is fully functional and used as a reserve tank.
In 1994 the body was bead blasted and all bodywork was repaired at “George Barris Kustom Industries”. During the stripping process it was noted that this car had been painted various shades of yellow 4 different times. Barris then primered the car with red oxide and I drove it that way until 2003 when it was again painted yellow with PPG Lemon Ice. As progress was being made on the car, Barris provided photos showing the repairs that were being made. Four sets of these photos on Barris’ letterhead will go with the car.
Modifications to the body include custom made Nerf Bars (Front & Rear), 1934 Ford headlight stands, 1937 Ford taillights and it has a working cowl vent. Von Dutch style pinstripes add a vintage look to the car.
Driver comforts include a 1972 Olds tilt column with leather steering wheel, power windows, all new tinted glass, new Classic gauges and a super AM/FM/CD stereo system with 4 speakers. The 6-way power driver’s seat and manual passenger seat came from an Acura and the car was recently upholstered with tan colored Ultra Suede with matching window frames.
This is NOT a “Trailer Queen”, she’s a “Real Hot Rod”. You can get in, turn the key and drive it home. Like the old saying goes, “If you see this car on a trailer, call 911 because it’s being stolen”.
