I stumbled upon this car today. Anyone else see this. Amazing what is still out there. Fuel tank looks kinda fake. Hope its ok to post the link. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1932-ford-roadster-83/
Mmm, the scta tag looks repro. Apart from that... I see the current bidder is that collector/resto/flipper guy from Canada.
Clearly that SCTA tag isn't from the 40's, but I wonder if the SCTA re-issued it for the restoration or if it's just a replica someone had made? There's a couple minor details like that (and the fuel tank) that look a bit off but it's very minor stuff, overall it's a fantastic car. BaT doesn't seem like the best place to sell a hot rod like this, curious to see how far it gets bid.
Wasn,t that car damaged in transport to Pebble Beach show? Maybe thats why the body was off and work was done.
I'm with Hollywood, almost 7 grand for basically a tune up? Everything he had done could have been done in less than a day in most shops.
Agreed. Is someone from Rodtech on here and can explain what else was involved in the bill? That's crazy! Now, I fully admit this is nitpicking, but I'm also curious as to why they picked the repo version of the Edlebrock Super vs. a vintage one? The repop doesn't have the gen/fan mount cast in. The originals are plentiful and cheap.
Isn't it wonderful how the Rod Tech place replaced the Lincoln distributor with electric, removed the generator for an alternator, and added an electric fan? Now the car is ready for the 21st century!
More detailed pics of it at PB in here. Don't see the repop SCTA tag....but the race cover is on it. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/restored-crawford-stroner-1932-ford-roadster-pb.541986/ and this...... https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...erry-stroner-ken-crawford-32-roadster.406529/
I'm looking at the description of the car and see it has only 54 miles on it since the rebuild. I also noticed that the 221 flathead has now been increased to 276 cubic inches. To me that looks like a lot of increase in displacement for a 221 flatty, and because of the overbore, I'm wondering if the car ran hot. I'm wondering as well if the addition of the electric fan, and modern ignition were simply steps taken to try and get the car back to normal operating temperatures. Those square block dirt track tires on the rear would be almost impossible to find and the Weiand cheater heads are a nice touch. Really nice car!! I like it!!
So I understand, someone bought this after PB and had Rodtech take off the original dizzy, fan, etc.? Does anyone know who the current owner of the car is? So curious why anyone would change it from its PB state? Did it not run while at PB and was truly a "show car"?
So curious why anyone would change it from its PB state? Did it not run while at PB and was truly a "show car"?[/QUOTE] The video at PB shows it is running but being towed. I think maybe it only had high gear? From what I can see the 7K tune up was mostly labor which included trouble shooting the ignition and cooling systems. They removed water pumps and removed rust and restrictions. I would think the original ignition could have been restored. Original fan? This stuff needs to go back on the car. Seems modern street rod thinking with drivability in mind was used. I think this diminishes the car a little for sure. Here's a brass tag for comparision.
Here's the answer to the SCTA tag from restorer Mike Longley in the second shortcut (post #20) that I posted. @Squablow was on the right track in his post. "Sorry for the delay. Some issues and sickness have delayed my update. The package came. It had a number of personal photographs and best of all: an SCTA timing tag! It is temporarily on loan for Pebble Beach. Thanks Ken! We are applying for a duplicate tag to permanently attach."
For those of you who may be interested, the "B-A-T" auction listing mentions a Rodder's Journal feature. That article was "Resurrected Roadster" written by Ken Gross and it appeared in TRJ issue no. 51.
Compare my Father in laws tags to his... Almost identical- Weird huh except I have my pops originals!
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