This 1930 Ford Model A coupe was stored for an extended time before it was built into a hot rod between 2009 and 2017. Highlighting the build is a 401ci Nailhead V8 that is topped by an Offenhauser tri-power intake manifold with three two-barrel Rochester carburetors, and it is linked to a Ford 9″ axle through a T5 five-speed manual transmission. The steel body has a 3″ chop by Iversen Originals and was mounted on Speedway frame rails and painted green, and the car rides on a lowered suspension with American Racing Salt Flat wheels mounted over drums. The interior was redone with panels from Brookville and has a Pioneer sound system and Stewart Warner gauges as well as a tilt-out windshield. Acquired by the seller in 2019, this Model A hot rod is now offered with service records and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The 401ci Nailhead V8 was rebuilt by Wholesale Automotive Machine with .030″-over pistons, a hydraulic camshaft from TA Performance Products, and Offenhauser finned valve covers from Speedway. The three Rochester carburetors are mounted on an Offenhauser intake manifold, and the seller states they were recently rebuilt, mounted on correct secondary baseplates, and fitted with progressive linkage. The headers are from Sanderson, and the aluminum radiator is a Champion unit.
The steel body was removed from its original frame and repairs were performed before it painted green and mounted on frame rails from Speedway. The 3 ” chop was done by Dave Iversen of Iversen Originals. The lights were replaced as part of the build and ’50 Pontiac blue-dot lenses were utilized, and the car has a tilt-out windshield, a fabric roof, and a windshield visor as well as a body-color grille surround with a stainless-steel insert.
The car rides on a drop front end with components from Speedway including hairpin radius rods, a Super Slide spring, and a polished Panhard bar, and Posies supplied the rear spring and shock mounts for the Ford 9″ axle that was sourced from ’69 Bronco. American Racing 15″ Salt Flat staggered wheels around mounted with Firestone tires, and the front drum brakes are from an F-100. The car also has a Vega-style manual steering box, and the brakes were flushed and adjusted recently.
Interior panels were sourced from Brookville, and the bench seat is trimmed in brown vinyl. Behind the seat is a hidden Pioneer CD stereo and speakers, and the under-dashboard heater was converted into a speaker box.
The steering wheel is mounted on column with an OTB gear finned drop. The Stewart Warner cluster indicates 5,500 miles, and the seller notes that less than 500 miles have been accrued since the build was completed.
The T5 five-speed manual utilizes an adapter kit from Bendtsen’s Transmission Center, and the Traction-Lok rear end has 3.50 gearing according to the seller. The ladder bars are chromed, and there are nicks on the frame. Touch-up paint is included.
The car is titled as a 1930 Ford in California using the serial number 2824613, which is stamped on the body number plate above.
Historical images are presented in the gallery along with build records.