1937 Ford Truck - One Bad Blown '37

The OZE '37 Ford pickup was trailered over to McLeod's Automotive in Grayson, Kentucky, where Mike Mcleod scuffed and prepped it for paint. Multiple coats of PPG Torch Red were sprayed onto the OZE fiberglass body and tonneau cover surface, then it was color-sanded. The Torch Red was then buried in layers of clear, which brought out the red's true brilliance. After cruising and showing his Torch Red '37 for a year, James decided there was just too much red; it needed to be broken up. James delivered it back to McLeod's Automotive for round two. James and Mike decided on a two-tone paint scheme, using PPG Crystallized Silver. The two hues were separated with orange and purple strips with a twist in the doors. The OZE '37 Ford pickup is a two-in-one kit. It can be instantly transformed into a roadster pickup in a matter of seconds, by simply unlatching the two latches on the windshield frame, then simply lifting and removing the hardtop. James developed a unique way to display his blown LS1 engine by vertically separating the top hood portion. He installed four Dakota Digital electric actuators that lift all four sides of the hood simultaneously.

James installed and wired a simple JVC audio sound system that delivers minimal tunes. Then, a pair of Pioneer mid-range speakers were mounted under the dash. The rumble of the healthy LS1 under the hood is true music to James ears.

The flawless stitchwork was performed by the crew at Bonds Rod Shop in Olive Hill, Kentucky. The red-on-red interior features a pair of '02 Camaro bucket seats covered in soft red leather. The floor, door panels, and headliner were also covered in red leather. A red painted Flaming River tilt steering column was capped with a Billet Specialties Hustler red leather steering wheel. The Dakota Digital instrument panel was located off center in the dash. Because James '37 is an optional roadster he opted not to install air conditioning. With the top on, he cruises with 2-60 air: two windows down at 60 mph.

Wherever James cruises in his hammered OZE '37 Ford pickup, he is acknowledged by smiles and a thumb's up. It is definitely a show-stopper.