1930 Model A Rat Rod Roadster

1930 Ford Other Description

1930 Model A Rat Rod roadster built at Mark Whitney Mehran's custom shop Hot Rod Surf. Mark has built many rat rods including this one. It was nicknamed Deadbolt and Voodoo Doll. Car has been seen in a magazine or two in the past. Car was built for the lead singer "Harley" from the band Deadbolt. Older pictures of the car can be seen at Mark's website "Hot Rod Surf".

Car now has a 1960's small block chevy, 283 cubic inches.Engine has forged pop-up pistons anda very mild cam.Pro Street brand harmonic balancer.Freshly rebuilt cylinder heads. Electronic ignition with new cap, rotor, and wires. Edelbrock carburetor. OffenhauserPort-O-Sonic high-rise aluminum intake manifold with chome oil filler breather and stainless steel bolts. Polished cast finnedaluminum scoop.

Chrome crankshaft and water pump pulleys. Chrome alternator brackets. Chrome oil pan and chrome dipstick. Finned castaluminum valve covers.Aluminum custom radiator and aluminum swivel water neck.Electric fan andone wire alternator. Electric fuel pump. Spun aluminum finish fuel tank.

Traditional split bones suspension. Frame has beenZ'd in the front andrear. Rear ladder bar style suspension withleaf spring.Disc brakes in front with drums in the rear. Speedway front multi-leaf spring with stainless steel bolts. I-Beam front axle. Steering column has stainless steel u-joints. Early 50's Mercury rear end with polished and finned aluminum rear housing cover. Stock TH350 transmission. Coker bias-ply white wall tires. Painted wheels with chrome center caps and chrome lug nuts.

Duvall style windshield with cast finish. Oval rear view mirror is attached to windshield frame. Windshield is glass,NOT plastic. Seats covered withsouthwestern blankets and fold. Custom shifter. Chrome purple flake steering wheel. Duolamp rear tail/brake lights with lens that say "Stop".

Car is a blast to drive. I don't think I have ever left the house without someone taking pictures of the car.It gets a lot of attention andmakes a lot of noise. Pipesblow naturally aspirated flames at night.I'm 5'10 and fit comfortably.Reserve is $10,001.

Buyer is responsible for pick-up or shipping. Pleae keep in mind the car sits lower than your average car, although I have never scrapped anywhere.