1933 Ford 3-Window Coupe

This 1933 Ford 3-Window Coupe is a fully documented, professionally built street rod that pairs one of the most enduring shapes in American hot rodding with the kind of named, reputable components serious collectors demand. This is not a restoration or an anonymous project car — it is a ground-up custom built around a brand-new Downs Manufacturing body, serial number 001796, purchased new on February 26, 1999, and mounted on a Downs boxed frame with a tube X-member. With its 3.5-inch chopped top, striking suicide doors, and vivid GM Wheatland Yellow finish, this coupe carries its custom pedigree with real presence. Best of all, it is built to drive and enjoy — no trailer required.

Engine & Transmission

355 cubic inch small-block Chevrolet, expertly built by Jon Barrett Hot Rod Engines of McLoud, Oklahoma
Rated at a stout 320 horsepower and happy to run on regular-grade fuel
600 CFM Edelbrock carburetor for reliable, drivable street performance
Porcelain-coated headers that resist heat discoloration and corrosion beautifully
Electronic ignition for confident, no-fuss starting
Extensive chrome engine dress-up package for a show-worthy engine bay
Phoenix Transmission-built Chevrolet 700R4 4-speed automatic with overdrive from Weatherford, Texas
Aluminum driveshaft to reduce rotating weight and sharpen response

Exterior

Brand-new Downs Manufacturing 3-window coupe body, serial 001796, purchased new 2/26/1999
Top chopped a clean 3.5 inches, sharpening the profile without distorting the classic geometry
Suicide doors with power operation — a striking, period-correct custom touch
Vivid GM Wheatland Yellow paint that puts every body line on full display
Rootlieb steel 3-piece hood with single side scoops and Hagan aluminum supports (hinges either direction)
Aluminum grille with insert for a finished, purposeful front end
Full fender set with smooth running boards and inner fenders
Halibrand 5-spoke PM polished wheels, 14×6 front and 15×8 rear
Dietz headlights with halogen blue dot bulbs, halogen taillights, and dual third brake lights
Front spreader bar with built-in turn signals, front and rear nerf bars, and aluminum outside mirrors
Custom stainless steel exhaust exiting cleanly at the rear valance

Interior

Custom seats crafted by Teas Designs, trimmed in unified gray cloth throughout
Full set of VDO gauges — speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure, voltmeter, water temp, and fuel — in a machined aluminum panel
Leather-wrapped banjo-string style steering wheel with an aluminum tilt column
Lokar floor shifter with matching Lokar brake and gas pedals for a clean, cohesive look
Beckert rearview mirror with integrated LED gear position, turn signal, and high beam indicators
Vintage Air Super Cooler climate system with heat and defrost — ideal for warm-weather driving
Power windows, power doors, and a remote-controlled power trunk
Cruise control, self-retracting seat belts, armrests, sunvisors, and courtesy lights
Pioneer head unit with 12-disc CD changer and an overhead radio console

Suspension & Chassis

Downs Manufacturing boxed frame with tube X-member for outstanding torsional rigidity
TCI show chrome Mustang II coilover independent front suspension for modern handling geometry
Triangulated four-bar rear suspension with coils
Currie 9-inch Ford rear end with 3.50 gears — the benchmark for strength and gearing flexibility
Ford Explorer front disc brakes with 8-inch Ford rear drum brakes
Power dual master cylinder feeding steel brake lines throughout
Ron Francis wiring harness for clean, dependable electrical integrity
Be Cool aluminum radiator with electric fan and Chrome Cool Flex hoses
Painted chassis finished in matching Wheatland Yellow, with stainless steel gas tank mounted within the frame

Additional Info

Fully documented, professionally executed build from named, reputable street rod manufacturers
Body sourced from Downs Manufacturing, one of the most respected names in pre-war Ford reproduction bodies
Engine, transmission, and chassis all trace directly to established, well-known builders
The 3.5-inch chop and suicide doors are cleanly executed on a body with strong proportions
Modern comforts throughout — air conditioning, cruise control, power accessories, and overdrive
A true driver’s hot rod, ready for cruise-ins, shows, and open-road enjoyment
Documented provenance and quality componentry that discerning collectors seek

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