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1933 Ford Coupe - Ron Johns' Cool Coupe Is ... On The Money

By Jim Rizzo
1933 Ford Coupe Front Passenger Side
It may have taken Ron Johns... 
   
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1933 Ford Coupe Front Passenger Side
It may have taken Ron Johns a lot of years to realize his dream, but it was sure worth the wait! Ron's three-window is true no-nonsense hot rod, no bells and whistles and just the right amount of modern amenities.
1933 Ford Coupe Body
Though not quite the runnin',... 
   
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1933 Ford Coupe Body
Though not quite the runnin', drivin' version of the '33 three-window Ron lusted over back in '54, his later find was a great starting point for completing the project he dreamed about as a youngster.
1933 Ford Coupe Engine
Again, not the hopped-up Flathead... 
   
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1933 Ford Coupe Engine
Again, not the hopped-up Flathead V8 he'd hoped for as a kid, the ZZ4/700-R4/9-inch combo he chose provides the coupe with way more horsepower and a much more highway capable mill. Good thing, too, cuz Ron doesn't hesitate to hit the road whenever the spirit moves him.
1933 Ford Coupe Interior
We're sure the classy and... 
   
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1933 Ford Coupe Interior
We're sure the classy and comfortable interior Ron ended up with is quite a bit nicer than he ever would have enjoyed had he built this baby way back when. Though it may not have made a difference to Ron back in 1954, supple leather, air conditioning, and a host of modern instruments really do beat the heck out of a leaky oil pressure gauge, a blanket, and the cowl vent it would have been equipped with.
1933 Ford Coupe Rear Driver Side
The coupe's total cost involved... 
   
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1933 Ford Coupe Rear Driver Side
The coupe's total cost involved chassis and big 'n' littles go a long way in providing the perfect hot rod rake, and the classic black finish and touch of apple green striping provide a nice traditional look.

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