Trulyvintage Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 I never know what I am picking up until I roll up to the address .... This - is probably the coolest Custom Hot Rod I have hauled... The Cockroach was built by Jim Cooper in the late 50’s or early 60’s - depending on who is telling the story. Jim was a union pipefitter - it shows in the custom designed frame work. 31’ Ford Roadster Body on a 32’ Ford Chassis with a Buick 425 nailhead engine - (6) carbs. Fully chromed frame & undercarriage. Original paint job - (78) coats of Candy Copper Red Lacquer. Which kinda made it look like a cockroach - hence the name given by Jim Cooper. It has been on a few magazine covers. Here is a video with Chris ( who I picked Cockroach up from ) Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 A really beautiful modified Ford! Like the interviewer in the video, I'd also say that's my favorite era of hot rods. Thanks for posting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studemax Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Thumbs up from me!!!!!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Nice one, not sure why someone would add the rather crude roll bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, Dave Fields said: Has AACA accepted these cars for judging? Only if it can be proved it was in a sanctioned race with photos at some time, then it would be in class 24A. There is a very evolved Race Car Certification process the car has to go through to get the paperwork and Certification oval. Bob Edited April 12, 2019 by 1937hd45 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 No tech inspector would allow that roll bar - it has no triangulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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