Issue
November 2013
Owner
Willy Trump
Ride
The Old Girl
(78 Chevy 283 Rodster)
(78 Chevy 283 Rodster)
Photographer
Jason Carroll
Ride Details
Build Cost
Can't tell the wife!
What was the inspiration?
Wanted a Hot Rod after riding in Jo Kerr's Model A
How long did it take you to build?
A year and a half. Nights and weekends
How long have you been building?
10 years
Your future plans?
Lakes Modified
Vehicle history
Built on a budget. Won 2 Builder Awards @ Detroit Auto Rama
Thanks to
My wife Theresa, money time and patience. Jo Kerr @ Jo Kerr Fabrications - friend and builder
Previous Rides
2005 Mustang
Engine Details
Make
Chevy 283 78
Cylinders
8
Engine Mods
Bored 80 over
Chrome or polish
Anything chrome was sand blasted
Driveline Details
Transfer Case
700 R4
Axle
Ford
Gears
4.10
Builder Shop
Jo Kerr Fabrications Brownsburg IN
Chassis Details
Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
American Stamping Rails/Boxing
Frame Builder
Jo Kerr @ Jo Kerr Fabrication
Spindles
Original
Springs
Original leaf springs front and rear
Other Mods
3rd row mini van seat shortened by 3 inches and lowered by 4 inches
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Sherman Williams - Machinist Gray
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Wire - Original
Rear Wheel Type
Wire - Original
Front Wheel Size
16
Rear Wheel Size
18
Paint Details
Color
Machinist Gray
Paint Type
Sherman Williams
Painted By
Ryan Schon - Cincinnati OH
Graphics By
Pinstiping by Josh Shaw - Cincinnati OH
Body Details
Hood
Brokville
Grille
Brokville
Bumpers
Sprint car style
Body Mods
Salt flats inspired style tonneau cover
Body Mods by
Jo Kerr Fabrication
Interior Details
Gauges
Classic Instrument
Steering Wheel
By Jo Kerr
Shifter
Made by Jo Kerr/Lokar
Seats
Mini van seats
Upholstery Description
3rd row mini van seat shortened by 3 inches and lowered by 4 inches
Upholstery By
The Canvas Guy - Cincinnati OH
1932 Ford Roadster owned by Willy Trump
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