1931 ford coupe chopped channeled quick change Ratrod hotrod flathead 8ba

Price: - Item location: Irving, Texas, United States
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1931 Ford Other

I had a goal of building a coupe that weighed under 2000 pounds and is powered by a 8ba Flat Head. The frame was laser cut out of 6061 aluminum and tig welded. I also used steel in locations to gusset the spring attachment locations, I used this for the rear control arms.The engine was built to handle a supercharger and has all new parts. I purchased aftermarket main caps and had them line bored. The block was gone through and NO cracks were found. All parts are new in the motor. I used a Stroker Kit 304 cui. I purchased the 314 Lift Cam from a salt flat racer. Also installed a remote oil filter. I used a new aluminum flywheel and clutch. The front and rear springs are composite.The rear end is a quick change CAE with Ford 9" axle tubes, Ford pattern. It has a full spool in the differential. It has a 5 gallon custom stainless tank. I used titanium hardware in different location of build. Custom stainless headers.
I've built this car twice over the years. I raced it at the Texas Mile and went over 150 mph with a blown BBC. Aside from the louvers and roof insert made by Jimmy Shine, I build the entire car myself.
I've driven the coupe to work a few times over the last two years. I'm 5'8" and around 200 lbs. I am able to drive tight, but comfortably. I have not taken this car to any shows or events. I enjoy it but its time to move on.
  • Wilwood Brakes
  • Aluminum Drive Shaft
  • Custom Fluidyne 6 Core Radiator.
  • BMW Steering Box with Custom Forged Steering Arm
  • Billet Aluminum straight axle
  • Aluminum flywheel and Clutch
  • Remote oil filter
  • Front and Rear Control Arms from SoCal.
  • Floor Mount Breaks
  • Dash Windshield are from a 1936 Ford Car and is Heavily Modified.
  • Grill Shell 32 Repop Insert is Original and Heavily Modified.
  • The frame was pinched around the motor causing a wedge effect.
  • Headlight Retracts came from Surplus Aircraft.
  • Stainless Custom Headers.
  • 1940 Ford Wheel Front, Divco Aluminum Rear Wheels. Titanium Lug Nuts.
  • World Class T5 only has 4 gears needs a clip replaced to keep 5th in place. All Syncro's were replaced.
  • Jimmy Shine made the roof insert for me and also louvered the trunk and roof insert.