1932 Ford High-Boy Roadster Henry Steel 258 Ardun Flathead V8 SCOT Supercharged

1932 Ford Rumble Seat Roadster Ardun

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1932 Ford High-Boy Ardun Roadster
"Historic Hot-Rod Deuce Roadster"

Vehicle: 1932 Ford High-Boy Roadster Henry Steel 258 Ardun Flathead V8 S.C.O.T. Supercharged

Description

History: The remarkable history of this Ford Roadster dates back to December 30, 1948, when it was purchased from John Brooke Moheen Jr. by John Easton of Oakland. Easton reportedly “hot rodded” the car in the 1950’s but, in the 1960’s completely disassembled the roadster, storing it for years in an enclosed space under his home in Oakland Hills.On May 5 1973, Easton sold the Roadster to Bruce Olson. Known as “Deuce Bruce”, Olson worked with “Goodguy” Gary Meadors writing technical articles and features for publications such as Hot Rod, Rod & Custom, and Street Rodder. Bruce Olson passed away in 1990 with his plans for the Roadster unfinished. In September 1991, well-known hot-rodder and speed equipment collector Mike Russell of Aptos, California, purchased the car from the Olson estate. Russell finished the build using many rare and original parts, then drove the car for a time before selling it to Kirk F. White, who then sold it in November 1993 to Glenn Mounger of Bainbridge Island, Washington, 2011 sold to current owner Bruce M. of Westlake Village, CA...

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Specifications/Data Decode

Body & Exterior: Original 1932 “Henry” stock frame and body with rumble seat, firewall, cowl vent and taillights. Diamond T truck Guide 682C headlights with top mounted parking lights used as turn signals, 1940-1948 Ford wheels, 1947-48 hubcaps/rings, Firestone Tires (F-5.60x15/R-8.20x15)...

Interior: Trimmed as original in leather and vinyl in correct ’32 Ford color with complementary color carpets. 1939 Ford “Banjo” steering wheel with 1940’s era turn signal actuator mounted on column, Auburn dash with 120mph speedometer & separate Stewart Warner 8000 tachometer...

Engine & Power Train: 258 cid Ford Ardun Flathead V8 200HP+, polished ports, DeLong racing camshaft, entire rotating assembly balanced (incl. crankshaft), light weight aluminum flywheel, Don Orosco’s Ardun OHV cylinder heads, original S.C.O.T supercharger, dual Stromberg 97 carburetors, 3-speed gearbox with Lincoln Zephyr close-ratio first and second gear cluster, Halibrand quick-change rear-end with late 1950’s Ford “plug-in” axles (3.48:1 & 4.11:1 gear sets)...
Chassis & Suspension: Factory chassis modified, chrome “Dropped/Drilled” front axle, custom made traverse leaf spring rear suspension, front/rear tubular shock absorbers, 1948-52 Ford F1 truck steering box, Front: Kinmont“Safe Stop” early “clutch style” hydraulic disk brakes, Rear: late 50's Ford hydraulic drum brakes...
Period Speed Equipment: Ardun OHV cylinder heads, S.C.O.T supercharger, Stromberg 97 carburetors, Thickstun air cleaner, Hildebrandt oil filter, Vertex magneto, Kinmont “Safe-Stop” brakes, Halibrand quick-change, Guide 682-C headlights, Auburn dash with 120mph speedometer and separate Stewart Warner 8000 tachometer...

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• Make: Ford
• Model: Rumble Seat Roadster
• Type: Roadster
• Trim: Ardun
• Year: 1932
• Mileage: 318
• Color: Black
• Engine size: 258 cid Ford Ardun V8 200HP+
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: 3-Speed Gearbox Zephyr close-ratio
• Drive type: Halibrand quick-change rear-end
• Interior color: Brown
• Safety options: Factory chassis modified, chrome “Dropped/Drilled” front, custom made traverse leaf spring rear suspension, front/rear tubular shock absorbers, 1948-52 Ford F1 truck steering box, Front: Kinmont “Safe Stop” early “clutch style” hydraulic disk
• Vehicle Title: Clean
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