1949 Ford Custom Convertible - Built by Rhodes Custom Auto, Townsend, DE
High Output, Fuel Injected Ford 5.0 (302ci) bored .030 with “B” cam, headers
C4 automatic Trans w/ 2000 stall converter
Camaro 10 bolt rear with 3:55 gears. Posies leaf springs with lowering blocks
Heidts mustang II with tubular control arms. Dropped spindles.
Rack & pinion steering. Not power, but steers very comfortably.
Power brakes with four wheel wilwood discs
Aftermarket tilt column
Aftermarket wiring harness with impeccable care taken
Custom fuel tank with black braided race quality fuel lines
Sikkens Single Stage black. Color sanded down to 5000 grit.
2023 paint correction with professional 7 year ceramic coating
Nosed, decked, shaved, frenched
Doors have solenoids with remotes, new latches
Custom billet bullnose molding on hood
LED taillights
1951 Ford internal trunk hinges
Interior by Bobby Griffey. Marine level black vinyl
1964 Thunderbird front buckets
Crown vic rear seat topper
Custom autosound secretaudio with power flush fit antenna
Gauges rebuilt and reworked for 12 volt
Billet steering wheel
Vintage heat & A/C
GM horseshoe shifter with custom console
Power top with Haartz cloth
Trunk Upholstered to match interior
Entire underbody and interior lined with lizardskin
Electric wipers
New Yokohama 215/65/17 and 195/60/16 tires
American Torq Thrust 16x7 and 17/8 wheels, chrome bullet center caps
Door & Trunk courtesy lights work
1950 Chevy rear license surround with light
Walker radiator
Brand new optima battery with master shutoff switch
Car was professionally completed in 2006. It's been driven, updated, and constantly cared for. Paint shows a couple of things from almost twenty years, but is still beautiful show quality. No squeaks, noises, or rattles. Rides nice, comfortable, and quiet. I'd drive it anywhere.
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