November 2023 Hot Rod of the Month - American Hot Rod Foundation

Our November 2023 Hot Rod of the Month, a 1929 Ford Roadster, was submitted by Leo Loeza.

Body

1929 Roadster

Frame

1932 Ford Frame

Brakes

FRONT: 1940 Ford Hydraulic
REAR: 1940 Ford Hydraulic

Suspension

FRONT: 1932 Heavy axle, Model A spring, F-1 Ford Steering box
REAR: Model A spring, Model A Crossmember

Additional Details

Original 1929 Ford Roadster on an original 1932 Ford frame Lakes style Hot Rod built to 1946-48 time trials style. Powered by a 1946 59a Flathead, Isky 1007B cam, Thickstun Pm-7 Intake, Dual 97 Strombergs, Iron heads milled down, dual headers, and dual straight pipes. 1939 Ford 3 speed to a 1940 Ford banjo with 3:78 gears. Stewart Warner Wings gauges and 1940 steering wheel to a 1948 F-1 steering box. Original seat riser removed and seat dropped. Aircraft seats belts. Tonneau cover is made from an original US WW2 Army pup tent surplus. This car is a true joy to drive and maneuver as it embraces a time of Hot Rod purity, elegance, and simplicity.