FlamingRiver
FlamingRiver
Location: Berea, OH, USA
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"Hard Candy"     1932 Ford Roadster

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 and Tires:

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 & Paint:

 

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