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This ’29 Ford pickup rat rod was built around 15 years ago based on a steel-bodied A. The body was modified with a chopped top and mounted on a custom boxed frame, and the pickup rides on a suspension comprised of a suicide front end with a drilled drop axle, drilled radius rods, friction shocks, and a transverse leaf spring as well as adjustable coilovers with a four-link setup out back. Its 392ci Hemi V8 is topped by six two-barrel Holley carburetors and an Edelbrock intake manifold, and it has Mickey Thompson valve covers and a custom exhaust system with individual wrapped headers and baffled megaphones. It also has Buick-style drum covers on the front discs, rear discs brakes, a sliding black canvas top, 10-lug steel wheels with whitewalls, a Hurst “Lightning Rods” shifter for the TH350 automatic, and more as described below. Acquired by the selling dealer for their personal use in 2022, this rat rod is now offered with service records, spare parts, and a clean Arizona title.

The selling dealer states the build started with a 1929 Model A steel body that was modified with a chopped top. The bed has a louvered panel above the four frenched teardrop lights as well as a trunk mounted behind the aluminum fuel tank, and the sliding roof is made from black canvas. “Hotrod Roadhouse” logos have been applied to the doors.

The 392ci Hemi V8 is believed to have been sourced from a 1957 Chrysler Imperial. It is topped by an Edelbrock intake manifold with six two-barrel Holley carburetors. Staggered Pyrex class velocity stacks were custom-made for the application. Mickey Thompson valve covers and individual wrapped headers linked to baffled megaphones are additional highlights.

The “suicide” front end has a drilled drop axle, radius rods, and friction shocks along with a transverse leaf spring. The Buick drum-look covers are mounted over discs.

The rear end was sourced from an S10 according to the selling dealer. It has a four-link setup with coilovers mounted ahead of drilled friction shocks.

Steel 10-lug wheels were mounted with Firestone whitewalls, and the rear end has discs as well. The selling dealer reports the brake master cylinder and booster were recently replaced.

Bomber-style seats are separated by a transmission tunnel topped by a Hurst “Lightning Rods” shifter with skull-motif knobs.

The drilled steering wheel is mounted on a quick-release hub. The ~8,800 miles on the Stewart Warner five-digit odometer represents the distance driven since completion of the build according to the seller, who has driven the pickup approximately 800 miles.

The seller notes an aluminum radiator was utilized in the build along with Mallory ignition, and the water pump and starter were recently replaced.

A TH350 transmission was also utilized. 

The pickup is titled as a 1929 Ford using VIN 18013639. The title carries a Not Actual odometer notice.

This T-bucket hot rod was built using a fiberglass body mounted to a custom-fabricated steel frame, and it is powered by a 350ci Chevrolet V8 paired with a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission. The car rides on a modified suspension with a suicide front end, a tubular drop axle, rear coilovers, and hairpin radius rods front and rear along with Billet Specialties alloy wheels, front disc brakes, and wheelie bars. Highlights include a raked windshield, zoomie headers, Dolphin gauges, and an Ecoxgear soundbar. Acquired by the seller in 2022, this custom T-bucket is now offered with a Texas title in the seller’s name listing it as a 2004 assembled vehicle.

The fiberglass body is finished in yellow with multicolor pinstriping, and exterior details include a raked windshield, wheelie bars, cat-eye taillights, and polished headlights with visored tri-bar trim.

The carbureted 350ci Chevrolet V8 is equipped with an MSD distributor, an Edelbrock fuel pump, zoomie headers, and a finned air cleaner lid and valve covers with blue accents. A diamond-plate panel has been added to the firewall, and the aluminum radiator is cooled by an electric puller fan.

Staggered-width Billet Specialties alloy wheels are mounted with Mickey Thompson tires. The car rides on a custom-fabricated steel frame, a “suicide” front setup with a polished drop axle and transverse leaf spring, a live rear axle supported by coilovers, and polished harpin radius rods both front and rear. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums.

The divided bench seat is trimmed in black vinyl upholstery, and color-coordinated carpets line the floor. The dashboard fascia is painted to complement the body, and an Ecoxgear soundbar has been installed along with a Lokar shifter.

The three-spoke steering wheel is mounted on a tilt column and sits ahead of Dolphin instrumentation consisting of a 140-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The six-digit odometer shows 7k miles, approximately 1k of which have been added under current ownership.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission and a 10-bolt rear end.

The car is titled as a 2004 ASVE using the VIN 1S9ST181142514003, which appears on an identification plate riveted to the frame. The title includes the notation “Replica: 1923 Ford.”

This ’33 Ford roadster was sourced from Factory Five Racing and built around 2010. It is powered by a 302ci V8 topped by a four-barrel carburetor and linked to a three-speed automatic. The fiberglass bodywork has been painted Candy Apple Red with silver stripes, and it rides on a fabricated tubular chassis with an independent front end and four-wheel discs. Inside are bucket seats, a tilt column, Auto Meter gauges set in an engine-turned panel, air conditioning, cruise control, and an integrated roll bar. This FFR ’33 roadster is now offered on dealer consignment with a clean Florida title listing the car as a 2010 Assembled Roadster.

The fiberglass bodywork has been painted Candy Apple Red with silver stripes. The exhaust exits ahead of the rear wheels, and this example has cycle fenders and a full hood as well as a black soft top.

The car rides on 17″ alloys and has four-wheel disc brakes, power steering, and an independent front suspension with inboard coilovers.

The cabin has two bucket seats upholstered in black leather, black carpeting, and an engine-turned panel set in the body-color dashboard. A tilt column, cruise control, and a ventilation system with air conditioning are provided.

A digital display screen is set ahead of the driver. The owner has added all of the 753 miles on the car.

The car was built with a 302ci V8 topped by a four-barrel carburetor on an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold. Tubular headers and an aluminum radiator were also installed.

This ’33 Ford is a fiberglass-bodied Tudor sedan built around 25 years ago with a body sourced from Redneck Corporation and a boxed frame from Frames-N-Thangs, with a total cost estimated at ~$128k by the builder. It rides on a Jaguar-style front and rear suspension from Kugel Komponents and staggered Budnik wheels, and it has disc brakes and power steering. Power comes from a fuel-injected 5.7 LT4 V8 linked with a four-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 9″ with a Truetrac differential. The custom interior features air conditioning, Dakota Digital gauges, a tilt wheel, cruise control, ProCar bucket seats, and a Clarion CD stereo in a custom roof console. Acquired by its current owner in 2020, this ’33 street rod is now offered on dealer consignment at no reserve with records and a Florida title listing the car as a 1933 Ford.

The fiberglass body was sourced from Redneck Corporation and features a chopped top, full fenders, and running boards. The hood is a three-piece steel unit, and the grille insert was sourced from Jim Wrench. The headlight buckets are cast-aluminum reproductions with halogens, and out back there is a frenched third brake light and ’39-style LED taillights. The doors have poppers, and the body was painted Mitsubishi Patriot Red according to the build sheet.

The car rides on a custom boxed frame from Frames-N-Thangs. Both front and rear independent suspension were sourced from Kugel Komponents and included disc brakes. The front end has 2″ drop spindles and 450 lb-in chrome-plated springs, while the ball joints were sourced from a ’75 Vega.

The 16″ and 17″ wheels are from Budnik, while the steering rack is a modified power rack-and-pinion unit from an Omni. A power brake booster and stainless-steel brake lines were also used.

Paul Atkins Custom Interiors trimmed the ProCar Magnum front seats in parchment leather. Vintage Air climate control was installed along with sound/heat insulation and Wilton wool carpeting, and three-point seatbelts and power windows are provided for the front occupants.

The Clarion CD stereo is mounted in a console in the roof. 

The Budnik steering is mounted on a tilt column with cruise control from Ididit. ~3,400 miles are on the Dakota Digital cluster.

Records indicate the Corvette 5.7-liter LT-4 V8 was purchased from Street & Performance as a crate motor. An LT-1 water pump and Lokar throttle cable were utilized along with headers from Street & Performance. The stainless-steel tank is a reproduction from Rock Valley, and the fuel lines are braided stainless-steel. The selling dealer tells us the oil was recently changed.

The 700R4 transmission was purchased from Phoenix Transmissions in Dallas, Texas, and it has a 2,400-rpm stall converter and a cooler. The Ford 9″ rear end is from Currie Enterprises and has a Detroit Truetrac differential.

Build records and service records are further displayed in the gallery.

The Florida title is a duplicate.

 

This 1932 Chevrolet is a steel-bodied five-window coupe that was built into a street rod circa 2002, and it is powered by a fuel-injected 502ci Ram Jet V8 linked to a three-speed automatic transmission and a Halibrand quick-change rear end. Finished in red with tan pinstriping, the car rides on a boxed steel frame with a Kugel Komponents independent front assembly, a triangulated four-link rear setup, adjustable coilovers, power steering, staggered alloy wheels with spinners, and four-wheel disc brakes. Inside, beige upholstery is joined by a Vintage Air climate control system, a Lokar shifter, a Sony digital media receiver, a banjo-style steering wheel, and AutoMeter gauges. Additional highlights include a chopped roof, chrome hood vents, a serpentine accessory drive, and tubular exhaust headers. This custom Chevrolet is now offered on dealer consignment at no reserve with a photo album and a Florida title.

The steel body was decked and the roof was chopped before it was painted red with tan pinstriping. Details include an arched headlight bar, an Eagle hood ornament, a Frenched license plate box, running boards, oval taillights, and a chrome grille, headlight housings, hood vents, and bumpers.

The car rides on a boxed steel frame with a Kugel Komponents independent front assembly, a triangulated four-link rear setup, adjustable coilovers, and power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering. Braking is handled by four-wheel discs with drilled rotors.

Polished 14” front and 15” rear wheels with faux three-eared spinners are wrapped in 215/60 and 29×12.50” Hoosier radial tires, respectively.

The seats are trimmed in beige upholstery that extends to the headliner and custom door panels, and color-coordinated carpets line the floors. A Vintage Air climate control system has been installed along with a Lokar shifter and a Sony digital media receiver.

The banjo-style steering wheel is mounted on a tilt column and sits ahead of AutoMeter instrumentation consisting of a 120-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 2,300 miles, which is said to represent the distance driven since the build was completed.

A fuel cell is mounted in the trunk.

The 502ci Ram Jet V8 is from GM Performance Parts and has a Street & Performance intake, electronic port fuel injection, short-tube exhaust headers, and a serpentine-belt accessory drive.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission and a Halibrand quick-change rear end.

An album of photos taken at various stages of the build will accompany the car.

The car is titled as a 1932 Chevrolet using the VIN 6BA111359. The title is a duplicate.

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This Ford Model 48 pickup-style hot rod was built using a fiberglass cab and steel bed mounted to a fabricated frame from Speedway, and it is powered by a turbocharged 383ci ZZ4 V8 with a FiTech electronic fuel injection system. The engine is backed by a Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission and a Currie 9” rear end with a limited-slip differential, and the chassis features a front drop axle with hairpin radius rods, a four-link rear setup with QA1 coilovers, and four-wheel disc brakes. Inside are bucket seats wearing two-tone upholstery as well as a center console, a tilt steering column, a digital media receiver, and Equus gauges. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2025 shortly after its completion, this custom Ford hot rod is now offered at no reserve with a clean Arizona title listing it as a 1935 Ford.

The 383ci ZZ4 stroker V8 is equipped with a 61/62 turbocharger, and the hot side is wrapped with heat insulation. A FiTech Go EFI 4 electronic fuel injection system sits atop a welded aluminum intake manifold, and finned valve covers are finished in black. The selling dealer estimates power output at ~500 horsepower. The aluminum radiator is cooled by an electric puller fan.

The fiberglass cab and steel bed are mounted to a frame constructed from steel box tubing that was sourced from Speedway, and they are all finished in white. Brushed metal runners accent the cargo area cover, and additional details include LED headlights and taillights, dual side mirrors, and a polished grille insert, spreader bar, and door handles.

E-T Gasser 15” front wheels are mounted with 185/55 Yokohama YK-GTX tires, while American Racing 15” rear wheels are wrapped in 29.5/10.5” Hoosier slicks. Up front is a drilled front drop axle and hairpin radius rods finished in black along with a transverse leaf spring, while the live rear axle has a triangulated four-link setup with QA1 adjustable coilovers. Braking is handled by unassisted four-wheel discs.

The cab features white and black bucket seats on either side of a gray center console. Sound-deadening material has been applied to the inside of the roof, and black carpeting lines the bulkhead and floors. The dashboard fascia and door panels are painted white, and a digital media receiver has been installed along with an 8-ball shifter knob, a RaceQuip shifter boot, and billet hardware.

The steering wheel is mounted on a tilt column and has a Punisher-logo center cap. Equus instrumentation consists of a 120-mph speedometer flanked by gauges for fuel level, voltage, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer shows 219 miles, which is said to represent the distance driven since the build was completed.

An aluminum fuel cell is mounted alongside the battery.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a rebuilt Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission linked to a Currie 9” rear end with a limited-slip differential.

The truck is titled as a 1935 Ford SPECON using the Arizona Assigned Identification Number AZ394540.

This steel-bodied 1934 Ford Model 40 five-window coupe was retained by the same family from 1942 through 2024, and during that time it was modified into a hot rod. Power is supplied by a fuel-injected 302ci V8 linked to a four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip rear differential with 3.55:1 gearing, and its steel body is finished in black with green pinstriping over tan vinyl upholstery. The car rides on Heidts independent front and rear suspension, and additional equipment includes Kelsey-Hayes 15″ wire wheels, power-assisted disc brakes, power steering, a rumble seat, a glass sunroof, Vintage Air climate control, Stewart-Warner gauges, woodgrain interior trim, power windows, tilt steering, a stainless-steel firewall, and a dual exhaust system. The selling dealer acquired the car out of New York from the long-term previous owner’s estate in mid-2024, and the transmission reportedly was rebuilt, the radiator was recored, and the battery and the rear brake pads and rotors were replaced in preparation for the sale. This modified Ford coupe is now offered with a clean Ohio title.

The steel bodywork has been refinished in PPG-supplied black paint with a clearcoat and green pinstriping accents. A glass sunroof was adapted under prior ownership. Halogen bulbs are utilized in the headlamps, the cowl lights have been updated to house turn signals, and a third brake light is integrated into the “V8” center of the rear-mounted spare wheel. Other features include a greyhound hood ornament, dual side mirrors, a tilt-out windshield, electrically actuated windshield wipers, running boards, a locking gas cap, dual exhaust outlets, bright trim, and chrome bumpers. The seller notes chips in the paint.

Chrome-finished Kelsey-Hayes 15″ wire wheels are mounted with Kumho Solus tires measuring 205/60 in front and 235/75 at the rear. A Heidts Superide independent suspension and power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering at the front of the car are complemented a Heidts Pro-G independent setup at the rear. Power-assisted Wilwood brakes encompass traditional discs at the front, inboard discs at the rear axle, and stainless-steel lines. The rear brake pads and rotors were replaced in preparation for the sale, according to the selling dealer.

The cabin houses a bench seat upholstered in tan vinyl, which is echoed on the door panels, headliner, and carpeting and is contrasted by woodgrain trim and a body-color dashboard with aluminum accents. Other appointments include Vintage Air climate control, power windows, three-point seatbelts, a Guide traffic-light prism, sun visors, a Ford-logo gas pedal, a rear-window shade, a glass bud vase, and door-panel storage pockets.

The banjo-style woodgrain-rimmed steering wheel is attached to a tilting column. White-dial Stewart-Warner instrumentation is composed of a 160-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for water temperature, fuel level, oil pressure, and battery voltage. The six-digit mechanical odometer shows 42k miles, approximately 50 of which were added by the selling dealer.

The rumble seat is complemented by a tan fabric piece that can protect the paint near the seat’s built-in exterior steps.

The fuel-injected 302ci V8 is said to have been sourced from a 1992 Ford Mustang. The firewall has been updated with engine-turned stainless steel, and the engine bay also contains an MSD distributor, a chrome alternator, an open-element Green air cleaner, an auxiliary electric cooling fan, and wrapped headers. Wiring from Ron Francis Wiring is utilized. The battery was replaced, the radiator was recored, and the oil was changed in late 2024.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a column-shifted four-speed automatic transmission with an overdrive top gear; the transmission was rebuilt in late 2024, per the selling dealer. The 9″ rear end contains a limited-slip differential and 3.55:1 gears.

The car is titled under the sequence 1047835, which is shown above and lacks the typical “18” prefix found on 1934 Ford products.

This 1947 Mercury Eight coupe was built into a street rod before the seller purchased it out of Tennessee in 2023. Finished in red, the car features faux lake pipes, cowl-mounted spotlights, independent front suspension, and Eagle 15” alloy wheels. Power comes from a 400ci Chevrolet V8 with a roller camshaft and dual Edelbrock four-barrel carburetors, and the engine is backed by a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission. The interior is trimmed in black and gray vinyl upholstery and offers air conditioning, a Lokar shifter, a wood dashboard fascia, VDO instrumentation, and an AM/FM/cassette head unit. Previously offered on BaT in July 2024, this Mercury Eight is offered again with a clean Colorado title in the seller’s name.

The car was repainted in red under prior ownership, and faux lake pipes were added along with headlight visors, spotlights, chrome stone guards, and quadruple exhaust finishers below the rear bumper. The listing photos were taken in July 2024.

Eagle 15” alloy wheels are mounted with 205/70 Big O Legacy tires showing 2022 production date codes. The car features independent front suspension, rear lowering blocks, and power-assisted steering and drum brakes. Faux-disc-brake covers have been added behind the front wheels.

The cabin features individual front seats and a rear bench trimmed in black and gray vinyl with color-coordinated door and side panels. Air conditioning has been installed along with a Lokar shifter and an aftermarket AM/FM/cassette head unit.

The red-finished steering wheel was sourced from a Chevrolet Cavalier and is mounted to a tilting column. A wood dashboard fascia houses VDO white-dial instrumentation consisting of a 120-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The digital odometer indicates 6k miles, approximately 4k of which have been added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

The 400ci Chevrolet V8 is equipped with a roller camshaft, an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold, and dual Edelbrock four-barrel carburetors as well as polished accessories.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission and an open differential. Corrosion is visible on underbody components, which can be viewed in the gallery.

This 1925 Ford panel truck was the subject of a custom build over a number of years undertaken by the late former owner, who commissioned the truck to carry dogs in the cargo area. The body was painted white and brown after being fitted with custom fenders and running boards as well as a fabricated rear cargo door. Power is provided by a 350ci Chevrolet V8 linked to a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 8″ rear axle, and the truck is equipped with power-assisted front disc brakes. The cabin features brown upholstery, a custom wooden overhead console, a CD stereo, a tilting steering column, and air conditioning with vents in the center partition separating the bench seat from the rear cargo area, which is lined with woven carpeting. This Ford panel truck street rod was acquired by the seller in 2024 and is now offered at no reserve with a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.

The delivery-style body was painted white with custom airbrushed “Mojave County Dogcatcher” badges on each side. Custom fenders and running boards were fabricated and finished in metallic brown along with the diamond-plate rear step bumper during the build. Additional details include a white grille surround, a windshield visor, brass headlight bezels, cowl-mounted running lamps, and a fabricated rear cargo door with tinted glass and an adjustable spotlight. An oversized black net can be mounted to the passenger side panel.

The truck rides on a drop axle, a four-bar setup, and a transverse leaf spring up front along with parallel leaf springs out back. The 14″ front and 15″ rear chrome-plated steel wheels wear baby moon hubcaps and are wrapped in 185/70 Barum Brillantis front tires and 255/70 Road Hugger rear tires. Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.

The cabin features a bench seat trimmed in brown vinyl along with brown carpeting and a custom wood overhead console with sun visors. The aftermarket air conditioning system has four vents exiting from the center partition above the dropped center of the seat back.

The rear cargo area was outfitted for carrying the former owner’s dogs, and a carpeted step that mounts in the receiver hitch is pictured in the gallery below. The rear panels and floor are lined in woven carpeting, and a pair air conditioning vents are mounted in the center partition.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel is mounted to a tilting column aft of a painted dash with a wooden accent panel. Stewart-Warner gauges consist of a 160-mph speedometer and gauges for fuel level, water temperature, oil pressure, and amperage.

The 350ci Chevrolet V8 is topped with a Holley aluminum intake manifold, a four-barrel carburetor with an electric choke, and a B&M polished aluminum air cleaner assembly. Equipment includes an electric radiator fan, an Accel HEI distributor, and coated block-hugger exhaust headers.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a GM TH350 three-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 8″ rear end.

The truck is titled by its Arizona assigned identification number AZ292538.

This 1952 Chevrolet Styleline is a two-door sedan that was modified and refurbished under prior ownership with work that involved installing a 5.7-liter LT1 V8, a Saginaw four-speed manual transmission, and an air suspension as well as finishing the chopped bodywork in metallic brown with gold flames. A Torquehead PCM and ignition kit was installed following the seller’s 2021 acquisition. Additional modifications include remote poppers for the shaved doors and trunk, a motorized hideaway rear license plate holder, and a 1955 Pontiac rear bumper. The interior is trimmed in white upholstery with diamond-pattern stitching, and aftermarket instrumentation and controls for the air suspension are integrated into the dashboard. The car rides on 15″ body-color wheels and also has front disc brakes. This modified Styleline is now offered with an Ohio title in the seller’s name.

Modified bodywork includes a 4″ chop, and remote poppers activate the shaved doors and trunk. The House of Kolor Root Beer Kandy finish is adorned with gold flames on the front and sides, and custom pinstriping accents the trunk. A motorized hideaway license plate is located below the 1955 Pontiac chrome rear bumper. A dent on the left quarter panel and a chip on the hood are shown in the gallery below, and the side windows are cracked.

The car rides on an air suspension system and is fitted with front disc brakes. Body-color 15″ steel wheels are mounted with whitewall tires.

The cabin houses bench seats trimmed in white leather with diamond-pattern inserts, which extend to the door panels and side panels, and the floors are lined with brown carpets. Controls for the Air Ride suspension system are housed below the dashboard. The headliner is sagging.

The two-spoke steering wheel fronts an AutoMeter 120-mph speedometer and an 8k-rpm tachometer, while Sunpro auxiliary readouts are centrally located under the dashboard. The digital odometer shows 5k miles, approximately 1k of which were added under current ownership.

The 5.7-liter LT1 V8 was installed during the build and is said to have been fitted with a revised camshaft. A Torquehead PCM and ignition kit was installed in 2022. The concealed Optima battery has an external shut-off and jumper ports. The seller reports that the car is currently tuned on speed density and recommends a mass air flow sensor to be installed, and the engine smokes at idle.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a Saginaw four-speed manual transmission and a Ford 9″ rear end.

The current Ohio title carries an “Exceeds Mechanical Limits” notation.