Hopped-up 4 Banger. Original body was a Model A Sports Coupe. Professionally converted to Roadster. Body off frame restoration & modifications. New soft vinyl interior in light tan color. New brakes, levers & hardware. Rebuilt front & rear suspension. Rebuilt 2 tooth steering box. Rebuilt rear end with all new bearings & seals. Rebuilt transmission with new bushings, bearings & anti leak kit. New clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearings & surfaced flywheel. Engine has been completely rebuilt with new Babbit bearings, rebuilt rods, new Ross pistons & Hasting rings. Valve train has been converted to late model Chevy stainless valves, springs & retainers. New Stipescam with touring grind. New lifters. New oil pump. Aluminum timing gears. Oiling system has been converted to center main & front main pressurized oiling. Head & block were surfaced for 5.6 compression ratio. Rotating****embly was balanced with the flywheel & clutch. Ignition system was upgraded to a Model B with Integral advance. New Brassworks radiator. Fuel system is electric fuel pump with a downdraft conversion to a Holley carburetor. Exhaust is custom built Lakester style headers. New Excelsior tires on 1935 Ford wheels. Electrical system upgraded to 12 Volt with modern generator & regulator. Great TROG car! Runs & drives excellent. I have driven the 29 1200 trouble free miles in 2024 and 1000 miles so far in 2025. Florida****le Ocala, FL
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