1934 Frost Roadster #613
Built in tribute to Ryan Frost’s late Father Thomas.
Ryan wanted this build to replicate what he imagined it was like to build a hot rod in the post war, late 40’s era. So, this car was built from a restored, stock 1934 Ford Roadster.
Specs
Engine
304 ci Ford 59A Flathead by Salt City Speed Shop
3.375 bore x 4.25 stroke
Heavily Ported with press in guides blended into ports, and ex dividers
Flat Top pistons
Edelbrock ‘block letter” heads, welded for flattops, and custom chambers
1.72 in 1.60 ex valves
185G springs
Isky 404A radius lifter cam
Edelbrock 3x2 intake
3 Big97 Strombergs
Custom fan mount to clear carburetors
Harmon & Collins magneto
Elmer Speed Equipment air cleaners
Custom 2” headers
Vacuum pump to evacuate crankcase
224 WHEEL horsepower
Trans
Late Ford 3-speed, wide ratio for street, Zephyr close ratio for race
Rear Axle: Quick Change, spooled, modern axles
Chassis
1934 Ford with Model A rear crossmember and spring, to clear QC
Elmer Speed Equipment friction shocks
1934 Steering box
4” drop axle by Salt City Speed Shop
Juice Brakes
Body
1934 Henry Ford Roadster
Chopped windshield and top
Rumble Seat
Custom 1934 dash, with curved glass Stewart Warner gauges
1940 steering wheel, Elmer “bell” to match 34 column to 40 wheel
1934 horn button and headlight switch modified to fit in 40 wheel
Military door safety latches
Lowered and reclined bench seat
Military Aircraft seat belt
Elmer steering column drop
Tonneau cover, and leather done by JS Customs.
Lights
E&J Model 20 headlights
Single 1932 taillight mounted with custom license bracket, which can be replaced by a
push bar
Wheels/Tires
1932 18” wire wheels rear with 800-18 Firestone Indy tires
1934 17” wire wheels front with 500-17 Firestone Ribbed Tires
Lyons style wheel covers
Veda Orr spinner hub caps