- 1,239
- 29,995 high price
- Fort Worth, TX
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- carsforsale.com
This 1930 ford model a roadster pickup is the modern interpretation of one of those cars, a neat little truck with 302 v8 power and lots of style. The roadster pickup is one of the most appealing body styles of the dozens that were offered on the model a chassis. It's sporty but functional, a combination that works incredibly well either as a restored car or a hot rod like this. It keeps all the familiar model a styling cues, so there's no question what it is, but thanks to some subtle tweaks here and there, it has a definite custom look. The burgundy paint certainly helps, offering a street rod look without being too flashy, which lets the bodywork simply speak for itself. Fit and finish are quite good, and it uses traditional tricks like the pinstripes on the belt moldings, a custom rear roll pan with built-in taillights, and a cool vintage trunk in the bed for a bit of enclosed storage. The roadster pickup was never known for its larger cab, but this one has been skillfully re-engineered to allow taller drivers to get comfortable behind the wheel. Most of that is due to a custom bench seat that's been expertly upholstered in burgundy and gray vinyl with matching door panels. A custom dashboard replaces the simple model a unit (that was actually the gas tank) and includes a billet instrument panel full of clean faria gauges. There's also a tilt steering column with a billet wheel, traditional spoon accelerator pedal, and plush carpets that make the humble model a feel a bit more upscale. The top is a lift-off piece wrapped in burgundy canvas, so it looks great and doesn't flap around, and it's worth noting that the original roadster pickups also had lift-off tops; they merely looked like they could fold. In truth, the folding roadster pickup top is a modern invention, so this rod gets it right. A 302 cubic inch ford v8 lives under the rounded hood and it's a neat fit behind the familiar model a radiator shell. A big holley carburetor is fed by new braided stainless fuel lines and a fresh fuel pump and there's an hei-style ignition system lighting the fires. Finned valve covers have been painted satin black to match the block, and we dig the industrial-strength look under the hood. There's a big radiator up front with an electric fan and long-tube headers feed a custom exhaust system that tucks up into the frame for excellent ground clearance. The transmission is an fmx 3-speed automatic feeding what appears to be a gm 10-bolt rear end, which hangs on a 4-link setup and coil-over shocks. Up front there's a traditional i-beam axle with hairpins and a leaf spring, and front disc brakes provide plenty of s.
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