Hot Rods Keith Hill’s “Federale Coupe” wins Hot Rod of the Year Award!

Thanks for sharing!

Here's a few of my iPhone snapshots of the "Coupe Du Tour" at the 2012 Goodguys West Coast Nats:

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WOW she looked damned nice with no dress on! In post9 but all dressed up shes just plan old eye candy. Roger

 

Good article Todd.......................

 

Hey @3wLarry ... How come so many******in' 3wd Coupes are from the Tulsa Oklahoma area?

 

Very nice and well deserving for HROTY award.

 

must be something in the water...Keith's a pal with good taste

 

Does anyone else have pics or more info on the "Federale Coupe"... If so, please share!

 

Saw Keith and the "Coupe" at the GNRS , Excellent!!!!

 

Here's another shot of it early on. Such an amazing car with so many awesome yet subtle details everywhere you look.

 

Pure Lust!!!

 

so is it ok to run those armstrong lever shocks horizontal like he has them mounted? i thought the cylinders needed to be kept verticle.

 

One of the best coupes to come along lately. Boyd's, Vern Luce coupe, was the hit of the smoothie cars in the 80's and Eric's is the hit in today's climate of traditional cars.

 

Notice how the Hemi is a little higher in the frame...
Makes for a bigger******* tunnel and a much better looking engine compartment.

 

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The 2015 Goodguys Hot Rod of the Year winner was Keith Hill of Bixby, Oklahoma in his sliced and diced ’33 Ford three-window coupe, built by Pinkee’s Rod Shop. The fenderless coupe rolls on a set of our Excelsior tires and one-off wheels that resemble magnesium racing wheels. It is an elegant, yet sinister hot rod that truly deserves the Hot Rod of the Year crown.​

 

Absolute stunner!

 

Eric and his crew's attention to detail are second to none. I have always admired all the little subtle touches he puts into a build, yet he knows when to say when. Congrats to all involved.

 

Those are excellent shots from the fairgrounds. Love that car.

Hemi32, I was reading this thread and was ready to post a couple of my shots from GNRS Setup day, but as I scrolled down, I see you beat me to the punch! Thanks. Those nine are all I have so I edited one of my favorites to B & W.

 

I love that NOTHING is is below scrub line, very unusual on a 33-34 ford.
Great car !!!!

 

The wheels don't do it for me but the rest of the car is pretty damn******in'. Congrats on the award.

 

If there should ever be a photo added to the dictionary under the words "HOT ROD" this car would be it!. HRP

 

NICE and driven too!

 

What a beautiful piece of work. Eric and his crew leave no detail that is not thought through. I am crazy about the custom air cleaners they just make the beautiful Hemi. TEB

 

Thanks to all for the kind words !! This car didn't begin its journey specifically to compete for this award but what a complement and thank you the the guys that worked on this for me. I am Very proud of Eric and his team as well as Sid and Mark for all their efforts. I am truly honored.
Keith

 

Incredible car, and incredible pics from Mr. Davidson! WOW!

 

Thanks, seatex. The good news is that he was driving the car around so I got a variety of different angles; the bad news is that the car was moving the whole time! Worked out pretty good, though, thanks to a fast shutter.

 

@podunk /@Keith Hill -

Thanks for chiming in!

With such a******in' traditional-styled Hot Rod, I figured you must be a HAMBer.

Any chance you & your "Federale Coupe" will be making the trek west again this August (i.e., attending the GGs West Coast Nats in Pleasanton) ???

 

Awesome!

 

I think they would be a lot better looking if the windows were larger.