Whoa, this is one mighty fine Street Rod with a recent and very well done professional restoration! This all Henry Steel beauty has been protected by the same California owners for 17+ years and one could say, it's part of the family. What started out as a simple suspension upgrade led to a fastidious, extensive and thorough body off modernization... Incredible Quality, grab a good bottle of Merlot, Sip and Enjoy...
During the body off restoration, the "ALL" Henry steel body, fenders, doors and running boards were stripped to bare metal (see build photos) revealing the wonderful metal that the owners already knew existed. It was important to retain Henry's original body design, presence and style, only enhancing the overall fit and finish. No body modifications other than the smoothed factory running boards with a subtle hand rolled lower bead. Prepped to perfection and prior to reassembly, the final step utilized a high quality House of Colors "Candy Brandy Wine" basecoat/clearcoat finish. The end result is a superb, deep and mirror like show quality finish. Tight and right, the doors "just click" (see video)...
While the body was off the the original frame was stripped, reinforced, refinished and fitted with some mighty fine high tech suspension components including complete "Heidts Super Ride" fully independent front and rear suspension, adjustable billet coil-over shocks with chrome springs, Power Rack and Pinion Steering, chrome Street and Performance PS Pump/Reservoir, 4 wheel "Power Disc" brakes (billet calipers rear inboard w/e brake), braided/stainless brake lines, "Rock Valley" stainless fuel tank w/teflon flex SS lines and finally wrapped up with plenty of polished billet/chrome/stainless. The rolling stock is completed with Billet Specialties Wheels (15x6 - 17x7) and Goodyear radial rubber...
Resting between those sexy legs and under the hood resides a well dressed Heartbeat including NEW GM Performance Parts ZZ 383 425HP Small Block, polished/chrome Street and Performance "Ram Port" Fuel Injection, polished Street and Performance billet serpentine belt drive system, polished Griffin Aluminum Radiator, polished A/C Compressor w/braided stainless lines, polished High Amp alternator, High Temp Coated Headers, Custom Mandrel Bent Ceramic Coated 2 1/2 dual exhaust and much more. Transferring the healthy ZZ power is a built HD 700R4 Automatic Overdrive Transmission w/Drake cast aluminum 30" x 4" trans oil cooler and "Currie" 9 inch differential w/350 ratio...
Ok, just one more "click" and you are in! Supple fine grade and aromatic two tone Leather tightly wrapped around firm adjustable buckets seats. Tasteful tones flow gracefully into the side panels with style and many hidden pockets. Other features include GM tilt steering column w/billet column shift, Billet Specialties leather wrapped steering wheel, billet dash inserts w/complete VDO Instrumentation, Vintage Heat and Air Conditioning, overhead AM/FM CD Stereo console, billet door hardware and more..
In closing, I know the above is allot to take in but let me tell you this, I am sure I could have kept typing and still missed some. This car is wonderfully nice, tight and just right! Step up and you will not be disappointed with what this beauty has to offer. It's the real deal and Henry Steel... |
