We are always about, “What’s under the hood?” In this case the lil’ Deuce coupe with an unmistakable custom flair sports a truly vintage Ford V-8 292-inch Y-block. This was Ford’s contribution to the performance market after the Flathead was retired in 1953. In 1954 the Y-block was introduced and kept in place until 1964. Beginning as a 212hp V-8 the iron block and heads were redone by Ted Eaton and the V-8 now pumps out 330 hp. You will immediately spot the Ford tri-power consisting of three Holley two-barrel carbs (one primary carb, ECG; and two secondaries, EBU) all bolted onto an Offenhauser intake and using three Bell Top with screen chrome air cleaners. Firing the spark comes by way of a Hunt distributor and exiting these spent gases are a pair of coated ’56 Ford F-100 exhaust manifolds that dump into 2-inch stainless exhaust then passing though the Porter mufflers. Other engine accessories include the Ford water pump and mechanical fan relocated on an elevated mount and from here a Powermaster alternator and Interstate battery is used.

Matched to the Y-block is a TREMEC five-speed topped with a ’37 Ford stick and knob that links back to a ’58 Ford rearend that spins a 3.73 gear package. Regarding the rearend it was Ionia Hot Rod Shop that fabricated one of their custom one-off frames and accompanying suspension components. In front a ’56 Ford steering box and column is used along with transverse leaf springs in back along with Ford brakes in front and rear. The front axle is a drilled-and-polished I-beam that works with ’37 Ford spindles with the round back. As for the wheels and tires you cannot miss the wide whitewalls from Firestone/Coker measuring 8.20-15 in back and 5.00-15 American Classics. The wheels are ’36 Ford steelies then fitted with vintage ’57 Lincoln Premiere Sunburst 15-inch hubcaps.

The ’32 Ford five-window coupe body does show off a 3-1/2-inch top chop along with bobbed rear fenders. As we mentioned earlier the paint is a ’58 Cadillac Bahama Blue color where the body- and paintwork was handled by Fallen Angel Kustoms. Also, note the use of white Naugahyde on the running board covers as well as the roof insert. And speaking of white, it should be noted that the complete underside of the coupe is painted in gloss white and features plenty of chrome and polished stainless hardware. The hood is primarily stock sheetmetal but the coupe does run sans side panels. Note the leather hood straps that have enjoyed a great deal of popularity with early hot rods. The coupe body does feature a rumble seat upholstered in more white Naugahyde.

Inside there is a great deal of white Naugahyde pleated construction over the ’32 Ford bench seat. Matching pleat stitchwork can also be seen on the doors, kick panels, and headliner. All this nifty sewing along with the carpeting came from the sewing machine of Interiors by Shane. The ’32 Ford coupe dash does feature a custom checkerboard pattern insert that wraps around the Stewart-Warner five-pack of gauges. Adjacent to the engine monitoring system is a ’32 Ford steering column with a ’50 Mercury wheel complete with horn ring. All the prerequisite wiring is handled by SaltWorks.