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

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

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

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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