Ride Nickname:
Hard Candy
Make:
Ford
Model:
Roadster
Year:
1932
Introduction / Overview:
Flaming River Industries unveiled its “Hard Candy” – a ‘32 Ford roadster engineered and built by Leonard Lopez’ Dominator Street Rods (Brentwood, Calif.) at the 2007 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev. on October 30. The car commemorates Flaming River’s 20th Anniversary, plus the 75th Anniversary of the famed 1932 Ford “Deuce”.
Drivetrain:
Front Axle: Flaming River DominAtor dual pivot, independent solid-style axle with Flaming River manual Mustang II rack & pinion
Power Steering: Flaming River electronic power steering
Steering shafting/Joints: Flaming River polished Stainless Steel joints, support bearing, ¾”-36 shafts
Brakes: Stainless Steel Brake Corp. Front: Force 10 Elite 4-piston aluminum calipers/11" rotors; Rear: Force 10 Sport R1 single piston aluminum calipers/11.25" rotors w/ built in parking brakes.
Wheels: Colorado Custom “Slater” (model) 16x6 Front, 18x9.5 Rear
Tires: BFGoodrich G-Force 225/45ZR16 (front) and 285/60ZR18 (rear)
Shocks/Springs: QA-1 Coilovers – Front/Rear
Engine: GM LS-1 (from Street & Performance)
Engine accessories: Street & Performance aluminum intake manifold
Engine accessory drive: Street & Performance
Transmission: GM 4L60-E electronic automatic (from Street & Performance)
Rear Axle: John’s Industries (modified Ford 9-inch); 3.78 ratio
Radiator/Cooling System: Walker Radiator Works custom radiator, cooling system accessories
Lubricants: Red Line Oil
Exhaust System: Magnaflow 2.50” diameter Stainless Steel
Chassis:
Body: Rod Bods (Reno, NV) Steel 1932 Ford Roadster
Frame: TCI, Dominator Street Rods
Wheels:
Wheels: “Hard Candy” features Colorado Custom “Slater” wheels (16x6 F, 18x9.5 R)
Tires: BFGoodrich G-Force 225/45ZR16 (front) and 285/60ZR18 (rear) tires.
Brakes: Stainless Steel Brake Corporation rotors and calipers provide the stopping power.
Body:
Windscreen: So-Cal Speed Shop
Fuel Tank: Doc’s Kustom
Grille: Dan Fink Custom Grille
Paint: DuPont Hot Hues Custom Finishes – Psycho Silver Metal Flake; Candy Apple Red over Pot of Gold Metal Flake with Super Jet Black/Saddle Grey accent stripe. Applied by Creative Images
Chrome/Polishing: Sherm’s Custom Plating
Interioir:
Steering column: Flaming River – Polished stainless steel, Tilt, Floor shift, 30” long, 1.75” diameter shaft
Steering wheel: Flaming River Navigator 14” wheel and companion adapter
Instrumentation: Classic Industries custom
Interior accessories: Lokar Performance Products Shifter, Emergency Brake lever, Door Releases, Flaming River Billet Column Drop, Swivel Floor Mount/Firewall Cover
Upholstery: Light gray Partners Leather with perforated light gray accent. Installed by Howdy’s Upholstery
Ignition System: Flaming River Push-Start Keyless Ignition System
Carpet: Light gray, square weave carpet. Installed by Howdy’s Upholstery
Lifestyles:
Old-School, Street Rodder, Custom Rodder
