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1927 Ford Roadster AKA Thimble Drome Special Replica Hand Built Work of Art
I am pleased to offer this incredible Rich Oakley’s built custom, hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind, modified single seater. The”Thimble Drome” is a March 2012 StreetRodder magazine cover car. Goodguys award winner. StreetRodder Top 10. No title and no speedo. Estimated mileage is 100 since being built.
This scratch built, custom modified is based on the Cox Model Company line of tethered, high speed, race cars from the late 40’s and 50’s. Completely hand fabricated chassis and aluminum body. It has a 4 cylinder OHC Ford 2.0L with 3 speed. Custom tube frame, inboard front shocks. Custom seat and interior. Everything on this hotrod is hand-made by Rich. Set up is vintage race car.
This T-style modified racer sits on a custom tube chassis, built with period-correct components and performance upgrades throughout. A true blend of traditional hot rod aesthetics and track-bred engineering.
– Featured on the Cover of March 2012 StreetRodder magazine
– Goodguys Show Winner
This is more than a car – it’s a hand-built work of art and a proven crowd favorite. Hand built by a real artisan from flat aluminum. Car was completed in approx. 2010.
Build Highlights:
– Custom-built tube chassis
– 1935 Ford wheels
– Drilled front axle
– 1940 Ford brakes
– Quick change rear end
– Lincoln axle tubes
– Built 4-cylinder engine (engine was assembled by Allison Machine Shop)
– Speed pro hydraulic performance camshaft
– Pierce manifold
– Performance distributor
– Dual 45 DCIE Weber side-draft carburetors
– Electric fuel pump
– 4-speed manual transmission
– Custom headers with 31/2 inch exhaust
– Wilwood master cylinders
– Pro comp igntion
– Moroso wires
– Custom inboard steering box (needs minor adjustment)
– Quick release steering wheel
– Custom gas tank
– Track-inspired bomber seat
– Roll bar
– Stewart Warner gauges
– Custom pinstriping
– Hand-painted Flying A service signs
This 1927 Roadster is built to be driven, shown, and admired. It’s raw, analog, and beautifully rebellious – everything a true hot rod should be.
Currently, the roadster needs a new fuel pump which will be included but not installed. It is currently not running.
Bonus:
Sale includes the matching vintage Flying A gas pump Not Street Legal:
There is no title with this vehicle. Check your local DMV laws re: tilting. Perfect for vintage racing or display.
Video Links:
* To watch a walk around video, click here * To listen to it rumble, click here Photos
1927 Ford Roadster AKA Thimble Drome Special Replica Hand Built Work of Art
This very special hot rod is located in Visalia, CA. (2 hours north of LA). Contact me with any questions. Contact Ron Susser
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