Ford Model 40 Hot Rod Timing Components

When it comes to a traditional style build on an early hot rod it just has to be rolling on a solid front axle of some sort. In this buyer's guide we take you through I-beam and round tube solid axles, spindle choices, radius rod needs, and more.

Tim Matthews has been collecting pieces for this hot rod for a long time. Here's the amazing story in his own words...

That flathead engine pictured on our street rod catalog cover is just one little piece of a pretty mean little Model T hot rod. Check it out.

From the Model A coupe body to the dropped axle and chrome OEM wheels. This car project is a basic, but cool traditional hot rod. Comparable to the American Graffiti coupe. Read more on how to start planning your hot rod car build.

Dive into some of the history and unique differences between Ford and Chevy spindles for solid front axles and what will perform best on your hot rod.

Cowl steering is a racecar-inspired steering configuration for your hot rod that can solve a lot of problems. Here's how to do it.

This 1932 Ford hot rod has all the right touches and packs a big block Chevy under the hood!

Look up "hot rod" in the dictionary and you'll see a picture of this car.

The 4.8 LS engine is a salvage yard bargain vs the typical 5.3 or 6.0 LS and can still make great power for your LS swap needs.

Learn how to lower a hot rod by modifying the axles and some history behind early hop ups. This project features a Ford axle with wishbones for a Model A.