Richard’s car debuted at the 2012 Grand National Roadster Show, placed opposite last year’s winner on the other side of the 9-foot AMBR trophy, and it was a fitting location as the car looked like it belonged there. And that’s because, as Richard Walpole soon figured out after his F-100 was finished, Squeeg’s Kustom builds great cars.
H&H Flatheads built this beauty...
H&H Flatheads built this beauty for Richard starting with a ’50 block. A SCAT crank, Ross pistons, Navarro aluminum heads, and stainless steel valves are part of the go-fast goodies, and the Flattie is topped by a chromed triple 97 carb system atop a Navarro intake. Karas Kustoms fabbed the trick fan bracket and bearing setup.
There are a few custom pieces...
There are a few custom pieces made by Squeeg’s found on the body, including a stylish front and rear nerf bar, and a louvered rear roll pan. Another nice detail is the lip that Squeeg’s added around the leading edge of the hood—it looks like the factory did it.
Squeeg’s painted the ’vert...
Squeeg’s painted the ’vert a custom blue, while the 16x4 and 16x7 steel wheels are painted black. Firestone rubber (4.50 and 7.00) is found on each corner of the highboy.