1929 Ford Model A Tudor Hot Rod With a 454 V8

Described as Fast! Loud! Fun! this 1929 Ford Model A Tudor has been repurposed into a muscular street rod motivated by a performance-modified big-block Chevrolet V8 with dual carburetors atop a tunnel-ram intake manifold. While the seller of this street rod makes no statement about the age of the build, the Model A has clearly been finished to a high standard with a scalloped, two-tone paint job. Offered for sale because the seller reports it is no longer used, the Model A has a full custom interior with a wooden dashboard, modern instruments, and modern cloth front seats.This Model A's power comes from a Chevrolet-sourced 454-cu.in. OHV big-block V8 of unspecified vintage. The engine receives its fuel mixture via two 850 CFM Holley four-barrel carburetors atop a tunnel-ram intake manifold. The seller makes no specific statement about the engine build but tubular exhaust headers, a dragster-type air intake, and extensive chrome accessorizing can be seen.- the engine starts when you turn the key and pump the gas pedal. The General Motors Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic transmission is reported to have smooth operation, with no clunks. The seller is unaware of any powertrain leaks. The Model A appears to have a modern differential with half shafts. The engine bay presents as clean. The custom lavender and blue paint's age is unstated, but the seller reports the finish to be in good overall condition, with a few paint chips listed as blemishes. The Model A's vinyl roof insert looks to be in very good, undamaged condition. The seller makes no statement about the presence of rust on the vehicle. The Model A's body shows no outward damage, and the car's chrome appears to be complete and in very good condition. The car is equipped with dual taillamps and cowl lamps. No issues with the glass are noted. All lights are reported to work properly. The underside presents as clean, with no visible surface corrosion - The front seats appear to be sourced from a modern vehicle, with lavender cloth facings that look to be in excellent, damage-free condition. The carpet shows no damage and appears to be in excellent condition. The custom headliner has integrated dome lighting and does not sag. The Model A has a custom wooden dashboard, with a carpeted offset, that houses a complement of AutoMeter instruments. The gauges are said to function without issue. The interior has an aftermarket floor shifter, custom steering wheel, and custom foot pedals. A CD audio system reportedly works. There is no air conditioning, but the heater is said to work. - The date of the Model A's most recent chassis service is unknown. The Model A has manual steering that reportedly tracks straight. - the shock absorbers and bushings are free of damage, with no functional issues noted.- no issues with the front disc/rear drum brakes. The aftermarket custom wheels show no damage. - one tire is new. The age of the other tires is not specified, and DOT date codes cannot be determined from the photos. The seller is assisting the owner, his father, to get the vehicle listed online. Photos of the build will be provided. This 1929 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan has been impressively transformed into a big block-powered street rod.