Time to think outside the Ford box. This 1935 Chevrolet 3-window coupe is for the guy who loves the classic shape, but thinks the Ford 3-window is just too ordinary. Thanks to the guys at Outlaw Fiberglass, it's possible to build a super-clean 3-window coupe with Bowtie DNA flowing through its veins, and this black and red rod has been stuffed full of all the best parts to create a unique Chevy that can be driven cross-country and shown at a national level.
Finished in classic red over black, there's no doubt that this pro-built rod is ready for prime time. As good as fiberglass bodies have gotten, you don't get a rod this nice by just pulling it out of the crate and spraying paint. Fit and finish are superb, and the upright Chevy grille combined with the solid hood sides gives it a cool long nose/short deck look that's pure hot rod. The paint is two-stage urethane, and as a result the finish is deep enough to swim in, with a beautifully executed and superbly simple silver pinstripe dividing the red and black layers. Body mods include shaved emblems and door handles, a flush-fitting gas cap lid, and the slight rake on the roof, giving the side windows a subtle wedge shape.
The great thing about building a Chevy rod is that you won't hear any critics complaining that the engine doesn't match the body. In this case, there's a 350 Ram Jet under the three-piece steel hood, and it has been fully detailed to match the body. A lot of work went into hiding the plumbing and electrical under color-matched and hand-fabricated steel covers. The distinctive Ram Jet intake makes big power and torque, yet idles like a production car thanks to modern fuel injection technology. A big aluminum Walker radiator keeps it cool, assisted by a powerful electric fan, and there's a transmission cooler stashed up front as well. The thing that strikes you most is how well-coordinated and designed it all is, the essence of hot rodding, but executed to a very high standard.
Underneath, you'll find a genuine 1935 Chevrolet frame, suitably enhanced for use with the coupe body. The transmission is a 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive, so it cruises effortlessly, and out back there's a Currie 9-inch rear that's been finished to show standards, and you'll note the oil pan, transmission pan, and rear end sport matching finned aluminum. The front suspension is a standard hot rod setup with upper and lower A-arms and coil-over springs, while the rear is suspended on a polished 4-bar. Billet Specialties also handled the rolling stock, with staggered 17-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels wearing low profile performance radials.
Created by Chuck Hanna, the incredible driver's compartment is built around a pair of deeply bolstered Acura Integra sport seats that have been fully refinished, including the knobs and controls. Artful door panels continue the exterior theme, with black and red leather separated by aluminum trim that matches the billet door handles. Stewart-Warner gauges were fitted to the smoothed dash, along with a pair of cool eyeball vents for the Vintage Air HVAC system. An Ididit steering column has been topped by a matching red leather wheel, while a powerful AM/FM/CD stereo head unit is housed in its own overhead console. The trunk is not just a place for luggage and tools anymore, either, with matching red and black leather, sculpted panels, and trick polished hinges with hydraulic struts.
So if you're looking for something a little different from the run-of-the-mill Ford, this awesome '35 Chevy is a fantastic choice. If your fashion tastes run more towards bow ties, perhaps this is your kind of rod. An extremely polished rod that couldn't be duplicated for the asking price. Visit http://www.RKMotorsCharlotte.com for more info.
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