American Hot Rod Foundation

Preserving and Celebrating Hot Rod History

January 2023 Hot Rod of the Month

This month’s winning entry, a 1932 Ford Roadster, was submitted by Robert DiPietro…

Hot Rod of the Month Jan 2023 Robert DiPietro

Body

  • Roadster

Frame

  • Original ’32

Wheelbase

  • 106″

Brakes

  • FRONT:
  • Lincoln Zephyr originals
  • REAR: ’48 Ford

Tires

  • FRONT: ’32 Mor Drop heavy axle
  • REAR: ’32 Mor Drop heavy axle

Suspension

  • FRONT: ’34 Ford
  • REAR: Currie 9″

Additional Details

Built from a 45-year collection of parts.

Engine Type

  • Flathead 59 AB

Bore & Stroke

  • stock

Displacement

  • 239

Heads

  • Edelbrock originals from 50s era

Intake

  • Edelbrock SU 359

Carbs

  • 3x Stromberg 97’s NOS

Ignition

  • Stromberg electronic

Exhaust

  • Red’s headers

Shift Linkage

  • Top loader

Trans

  • ‘Stock’39 box

Transmission Gears

  • 25T L-Z gears

Rear End

  • ’34 Ford

Rear Axle Ratio

  • 3.78
  • 2023 DiPietro Robert
  • DiPietro Robert_AHRF_HROTM_2023_01_front
  • DiPietro Robert_AHRF_HROTM_2023_02_rear
  • DiPietro Robert_AHRF_HROTM_2023_02_rear 1
  • DiPietro Robert_AHRF_HROTM_2023_03_side
  • DiPietro Robert_AHRF_HROTM_2023_04_three quarter left front
  • DiPietro Robert_AHRF_HROTM_2023_06_three quarter left rear
  • DiPietro Robert_AHRF_HROTM_2023_07_three quarter right rear
  • DiPietro Robert_AHRF_HROTM_2023_08_engine
  • DiPietro Robert_AHRF_HROTM_2023_09_interior

About the AHRF Hot Rod of the Month Contest

The Hot Rod of the Month Contest is a special opportunity available only to Foundation Members. Active Members have a monthly opportunity to enter a car they own. All Members then have an opportunity to vote monthly for their favorite car. At the end of each calendar year, members of our Advisory Board select one car as the AHRF Hot Rod of the Year!

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