Frank Bertuccio's 1929 Ford

Frank's Hot Rod as it was featured on the cover of Hop Up And Motor Life Magazine November 1953.

1929 Ford Model-A roadster owned by San Jose Igniters member Frank Bertuccio of Mountain View, California. At first glance, Frank's roadster might have looked like a restored roadster pickup with neat custom tricks done to it. However, it was made to run fast as well! Featuring a 1948 Ford block, with 0.80 overbore running Weber cam, Evans heads and manifold ignited by a Harmon & Collins ignition. Gas was provided by three Stromberg carburetors. Zephyr gears were installed in the transmission, and the differential ratio was 3.78:1. The interior was done in black and red leatherette trimmed by a shiny stainless steel dash. Frank had installed both column shift and steering wheel from a 1940 Ford. Aluminum running board covers were made, giving the roadster pickup a flashy impression along with the marine mahogany bed floor. The car actually made the cover of both Hot Rod Magazine, and Hop Up

Magazine Features

Hot Rod Magazine July 1953
Hop Up And Motor Life Magazine November 1953