1933 Ford 3 window replica. All fibergalss one piece body, 560hp Ford Vr, Richmond 5-Speed Transmission, 4 wheel disc brakes, and a 9 in Limited slip curry rear differential. This thing gets on more than most drivers can probab;y handle. 'If you wanna git some scratch', This is your boy.
2007 Fiberglass kit/replica of the 1933 Ford 3 Window Coupe. Custom built kit car. 408c.i.d. V8. (The average horsepower for a dyno test is 500 to 565 at the wheels.) The engine is coupled to a 5-Speed Richmond gearbox and a Ford 9" positive traction rear differential. This car is titled (WSP Certified) as a kit which typically consists of the complete body in parts or whole. The frame is usually optional and is probably best to purchase with the kit. This provides room for many options when the car is assembled. (Custom race frames are also an option.) This car is fitted with a straight box frame that incorporates the rear upper and lower stamped trailing arms which support the rear differential through air shocks and gas charged shocks, making it a semi-independent rear suspension with a narrowed solid axle differential housing. The front crossmember, suspension, and rack and pinion steering are from a Mustang II, which is a popular choice for Street Rods. Stabilizer rods are mounted longitudinally facing the rear. Heavy duty anti-sway bars are located both front and rear. There are rear trailing arms with adjustable control arms incorporated below the leaf.
The engine is a modified Windsor class V8 with a 408 cubic inch displacement. A conservative estimate of 450 horsepower would be a reasonable estimate. With a vehicle weight certainly less than 2500 lbs., this car has impressive acceleration both on the start and rolling at speed. This is important to note as it is often the high point of these types of vehicles.. `
The paint is metallic silver with metal flake. There is one chip that was found on the entire car. (See Photos) No other paint damage was noted. The fiberglass is very rigid and solid with no signs of fractures or spiderweb cracking. The suicide doors open and close without contact except for the rubber seal and striker plate. The door electrics are via contacts rather than wires. The trunk and hood are the same and fit perfectly.
The interior is silver grey with painted dash and a full complement of TPI-Tech gauges. Ford mustang pedals and mid 70's to mid-80's Ford seats with power lumbar support only, which fit the car appropriately. The carpet is darker grey, aftermarket Air conditioning is installed, power windows are equipped, and the doors are remote open with back up switches in the trunk that area accessible with a manual release. Interior lighting is blue L.E.D. There is a basic audio/CD system with recessed speakers and a storage compartment below the radio. The steering column is an aftermarket (Ididit) tilt column commonly used in street rods and customs. 3 point seatbelts are installed, grey in color. The interior is trimmed in leather throughout. The trunk is trimmed in the same fashion with carpet and leather trim with lighting. The trunk supports are gas dual strut and in good condition. Underneath the rear of the trunk inner compartment is the battery w/shutoff and the components of the rear air ride suspension system.
The engine is mated to a Richmond 5 Speed Transmission and a narrowed Ford 9" Positive traction 35 spline differential (Ratio unknown). The rear suspension is semi independent with trailing arms and link rods supporting the solid axle housing along with a heavy duty anti-sway bar and appears to be suitable for the drivetrain.
`The steering is front steer rack and pinion (Mustang II) with reverse longitudinally mounted stabilizers and heavy duty anti-sway bar.
Overall, the undercarriage is relatively clean, but requires some attention to detail, such as having excessive connections and clamps. The electrical wiring underneath also should be tended with cloth automotive electrical tape, securing clips and routed correctly. This is an extremely common issue and typically poses no safety risk.
These types of replicas are quite popular and sell well when built correctly. In particular, the 1933 Ford 3 Window Coupe is a well-liked and desirable body style that became iconic with the ZZ Top album Eliminator which featured the 1933 'Eliminator' Ford 3 Window Coupe on the cover and in the music video. This increased the desirability greatly, but the mechanical features, especially the high output engine and light weight are still important in assessing value. This car certainly fits the standard, but a strong recommendation would be upgrading the suspension to accommodate the horsepower and very light weight of this car because it is known to easily break traction
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