1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe Highboy Hot Rod

- Designed/owned by Ray Drea, retired VP of Styling at Harley-Davidson Motor Co.
- Built by Darrell Davis/JW Rod Garage, 2009
- Original steel body chopped 4”, hand-formed steel rear roll pan
- Stainless steel/engine-turned firewall
- Flat head V8/ original 1946-1948 59-A block, 150 H.P.
- Built by flathead expert Gordy Teschendorf, intake built and dyno’d by Jere Jobe/Vintage Carburetion Technologies
- Electronic ignition
- 5 speed S-10 manual transmission
- Halibrand quick change V/8 rear end, with helical gears
- SoCal/Wilwood hidden disc brakes in ‘40 Buick style drums, rear Ford drum brakes
- Deuce Factory stainless steel dropped I-beam front axle, 1 of 7 ever made, and added holes
- Ray Drea designed stainless steel cast headlight/shock perch, skull shift knob, radiator grill plug skull
- Handmade stainless steel headers, ceramic coated inside
- Hand-carved flamed slicks by Ray w/Extra set of rear wheels with driving tires
- Interior- Black aniline leather, same used on 2008 LTD Harley-Davidson Ford Truck
- Interior by Carl Kasper
- Power windows, 1934 windshield hand crank
- ‘50 Merc emergency brake from Gene Winfield
- Paint- Harley Davidson 100th anniversary sterling silver, leafing aluminum
- Painted ghost flames, Marilyn Monroe pin-up, and pinstriping by Ray Drea
- Ceramic clear coat on polished aluminum heads, intake, and wheels for low maintenance

Low maintenance and dependability were paramount, with the intention to drive it to work most summer days. The balanced and ported flathead motor runs like a dream. The manual 5-speed allows the car to cruise down the freeway with ease. Many of the components are stainless, aluminum, or chromed for ease of cleaning. Good friend Lil’ John Butera provided expertise for a more comfortable ride- integrated weight in frame rail chambers.

This hotrod represents a culmination of many years of Ray’s experience as a designer, enthusiast, and artist.

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