The 1932 Ford roadster is one of the most recognized hot rods from the 1930s. In fact, it was probably the most sophisticated of the "flat sided Fords" and it therefore quickly became the backbone of the hot rod scene. The trend for building them began in the late 1930s. Back then, they were inexpensive and speed enthusiasts were stripping everything but the essentials off of them, fitting the Flathead V-8s from the 1934 models then racing their cars on the dry lakebeds of southern California. Since that time, the hot rod scene has grown to incorporate all manner of cars, but the 1932 roadster remains a favorite.

Phillip Cravath of Clarksville, Tennessee, and a member of the Asphalt Junkies car club, also likes the 1932 Ford Roadsters to the point that he bought one that was turnkey and ready to roll.

The body consists of a convertible Outlaw body set on a stock frame that is all slicked up. A set of bear jaw door hardware keep the doors nice and secure. A fiberglass hood keeps rain and road debris out of the cramped engine compartment. The suspension consists of a Pete & Jakes triangulated 4-bar system and a Ford 8-inch rear end.

The exterior of this '32 was as "Plain Jane" as can be, sporting a plain white, you know, the kind that makes you think of hospital bed sheets! Phillip decided to change the paint scheme to give his street rod a little more character-the kind that reflects the era from which it originated. Phillip enlisted his friend and fellow Asphalt Junkie club member, Billy Loatwall, to renew the very plain monochrome paint scheme. An old school paint scheme was laid out with eggshell black paint as the basecoat, broken up by white pearl scallops.

The paint wasn't the only thing that was plain for under the hood resided a rather stock 1986 Chevy 350. To change it up a bit, Phillip had a little more work done to the engine to increase its overall performance. Machine work was done by mark Richmond's machine Shop in Clarksville, Tennessee. Flat top pistons and a mild cam were added, along with Sanderson Limewire headers, and a Griffin radiator. Cooling is done by a large electric pusher fan and juice is coming from a 100 amp alternator. The battery is located in the trunk and an MSD distributor sends the spark. A set of Moon Eyes valve covers set off the engine and a Cadillac air cleaner tops off the Edelbrock carb. Completing the engine breathing requirements is a aluminized exhaust with a pair of Flowmaster mufflers. Controlling all of the forward action is a 700R4 transmission topped off with a Lokar shifter.

Other than the flashy chrome, the tires and wheels remain true to the era, consisting of Coker chrome reverse 15X5 wheels up front wrapped in 165R15 Coker whitewall rubber. In the rear, once again, a set of Coker 15X8 chrome reverse rims wrapped in 285R15 Coker whitewall rubber provides the necessary ground contact.

Inside, the upholstery is a simple. A Dodge Caravan seat was modded to fit by Galeen Rosson of Clarksville, Tennessee covered in white and black tuck and roll leather. Carpeting is thick black weave and the tuck and roll found on the seats flows to the door panels and into the trunk.

Phillip bought a turnkey street rod and couldn't be happier, especially when he decided to make it more of his own by giving some character!