Part 2 - 1926 Model T Ford pickup rat rod cranking of Buick 455
This is the second video of my 1926 Ford Roadster pickup. Still a long way to go, but, it's slowly coming together. And yes, I'm leaving the body rusty with NO windshield! For those interested, the motor is a Big Block Buick 455 bored .030" over to 462 cubic inches. Dual 4 barrel Offy intake with Holley 450 cfm carbs, Edelbrock RPM Stage 1 heads, 10.59 to 1 compression, TA 286-04H cam (custom ground camshaft with 234* / 252* at .050" - .478" / .478" lift - 113* LS + 4 degrees), 1970 block with oiling mods and zero decked, balanced, etc...
1926 Ford Model T Rat Rod
'26 Ford Model T rat rod with 350 twin turbo at Goodguys Great Northwest Nationals in Spokane, WA 2009. Built by Tom DiCenzo owner of TDA Restorations, Spokane, WA.
1930 Ford Model A T-Bucket Hot Rod-D&M Motorsports Video Walk Around and Review with Chris Moran
An outrageous 1930 Ford Model A Custom Street Rod, offered by D&M Motorsports. Hosted by Chris Moran.
The Ford Model A of 1927--1931 (also colloquially called the A-Model Ford or the A, and A-bone among rodders and customizers[1]) was the second huge success for the Ford Motor Company, after its predecessor, the Model T. First produced on October 20, 1927, but not sold until December 2, it replaced the venerable Model T, which had been produced for 18 years. This new Model A (a previous model had used the name in 1903--1904) was designated as a 1927 model and was available in four standard colors, but not black.
By 4 February 1929, one million Model As had been sold, and by 24 July, two million.[2] The range of body styles ran from the Tudor at US$500 (in grey, green, or black)[2] to the Town Car with a dual cowl at US$1200.[3] In March 1930, A sales hit three million, and there were nine body styles available.[2]
The Model A was produced through 1931. When production ended in March, 1932, there were 4,849,340[citation needed] Model As made in all styles. Its successor was the Model B, which featured an updated 4-cylinder engine, followed by the Model 18 which introduced Ford's new Flathead V8 engine.
Prices for the Model A ranged from US$385 for a roadster to $1400 for the top-of-the-line Town Car. The engine was a water-cooled L-head 4-cylinder with a displacement of 201 cu in (3.3 l). This engine provided 40 horsepower (30 kW). Typical fuel consumption was between 25 and 30 mpg (U.S.) (8 to 12 kilometres per litre or 8-9 L/100 km)[citation needed] using a Zenith one-barrel up-draft[citation needed] carburetor,with a top speed of around 65 mph (104 km/h). It had a 103.5 in (2,630 mm) wheelbase with a final drive ratio of 3.77:1. The transmission was a 3-speed sliding gear manual unit with a 1-speed reverse. The Model A had 4-wheel mechanical drum brakes. The 1930 and 1931 editions came with stainless steel radiator cowling and headlamp housings.
The Model A came in a wide variety of styles: Coupe (Standard and Deluxe), Business Coupe, Sport Coupe, Roadster Coupe (Standard and Deluxe), Convertible Cabriolet, Convertible Sedan, Phaeton (Standard and Deluxe), Tudor Sedan(Standard and Deluxe), Town Car, Fordor (2-window) (Standard and Deluxe), Fordor (3-window) (Standard and Deluxe), Victoria, Station Wagon, Taxicab, Truck, and Commercial.
The Model A was the first Ford to use the standard set of driver controls with conventional clutch and brake pedals; throttle and gearshift. Previous Ford models used controls that had become uncommon to drivers of other makes. The Model A's fuel tank was located in the cowl, between the engine compartment's fire wall and the dash panel. It had a visual fuel gauge, and the fuel flowed to the carburetor by gravity. In cooler climates, owners could purchase an aftermarket cast iron unit to place over the Exhaust manifold to provide heat to the cab. A small door provided adjustment of the amount of hot air entering the cab. Model A was the first car to have safety glass in the windshield.
The Soviet company GAZ, which started as a cooperation between Ford and the Soviet Union, made a licensed version of the Model A from 1932-1936.[4] This itself was the basis for the FAI and BA-20 armored car, which saw use as scout vehicles in the early stages of World War II.
In addition to the United States, Ford made the Model A in plants in Argentina, Canada, France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
In Europe, where cars were taxed according to engine size, Ford equipped the Ford Model A with a 2,033 cc motor providing a claimed output of just 40 hp.[5] However, the engine size was still large enough to equate to a fiscal horsepower rating of 24 hp and attracted a punitive annual car tax levy of £24 in the UK and similar penalties in other principal European markets,[6] leaving the car unable to compete in the newly developing mass market. It therefore was expensive to own and too heavy and thirsty to achieve volume sales, but also too crude to compete as a luxury product. European manufactured Model As failed to achieve the sales success in Europe that would greet their smaller successor on the assembly lines in England and Germany.[5]
Historical context of Model A development
ratrod model T
Stevo's 1926 Model T ratrod. He built it himself and did a good job, excellent cruiser. I load cool car related videos on my site and restoration tricks, videos also. See my other videos and maybe learn a new way of building old cars.
HEAVY REBEL WEEKENDER 2011
Here is footage Jefe took at Heavy Rebel 2011. The Road Devils, Iron Lords, Camel City Skulls, The Saints and the Maulers were all on hand helping out with the show. This year was one of the biggest turnouts yet. This show is getting bigger and bigger every year. Over 4 stages and 90 bands playing around the clock. Don't miss some of the best pre 68 Cars, trucks and bikes on the East Coast assembled together in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
My 1954 GMC Rat Rod for sale $10,600
1954 GMC body, w/ 1998 s10 chasis, w/ 1970 455 Buick, w/ 2002 explorer rear posi 8.8-373 gears,w/ 1965 M22 close ratio 4 SPD chevy Tranny , 6" choptop and 6" channeled floor, custom handmade lights , mirrors, grill.etc,, 370HP 500LB TQ @ 2800RPM, 14 sec car ,STOCK!. ONLY SERIOUS BUYERS!! MUST BE ABLE TO COME IN PERSON TO TEST /CHECK& PICKUP THE CAR!
455 Buick Street Crate Engine Dyno Test
http://precisionraceengines.com/ 455 Buick Turn Key Crate Engine Dyno Test. For more information and purchase info go to precisionraceengines.com
