1955 Ford Thunderbird Rat Rod, Power Steering And Low Reserve.... on 2040-cars

I'm listing this vehicle for an old friend. He and the car are in Rogue River, Oregon and I will direct all questions to him.

Up for sale is a rare "old school" 1955 Ford Thunderbird Rat Rod project car. It features a Ford 302 engine with C4 automatic transmission, power steering, new Edelbrock 4 bbl carb, two Recaro seats, custom headers and 14 inch wheels. Car body was removed from old gusseted frame and installed onto a beautiful rust free '55 T Bird epoxy coated frame, painted black. After extensive fender and floor rust repair, car was painted John Deere Blitz Black six months ago. Dash has been redone to accept three manual gauges - temperature, oil pressure and voltmeter for the alternator. All are installed in dash but only the voltmeter has been connected. Eastwood sound and heat insulating material has been installed over cockpit floor. Front '55 grille comes with car but is not installed as is second Recaro seat and a Model A rear bumper (if wanted). T Bird fuel gauge works as does electric tachometer. Grant custom GT steering wheel installed with operating horn. Turn signal harness needs connecting to wiring system. New brake lines installed throughout but not connected at rear. Front brakes work and there is no emergency brake. New fuel lines installed from tank to carb. Tank has been cleaned and has a new sending unit. Headlights and taillights work. Side lake pipes are not connected to the exhaust system but any decent muffler shop could take care of that. Engine runs strong, tranny shifts but may need adjustment when car is driven on the open road. It has only been driven around my property as it's not yet street legal.
    What else is needed to complete the project? There is no heater or air duct system. Doors need glass and hardware. You need a hood, windshield, and top. All parts needed to complete the car can be obtained from T Bird catalogs except the hood and top. There was the perfect louvered hood available on E Bay ($200.00) and I have contact info for that and other original T Bird parts from vendors in Los Angeles and Iowa.
    I purchased the car from an east coast dealership expecting to build a T Bird hot rod and have now run out of money in the process. I have the dealership title and bill of sale to me and will issue all documents to buyer to get car titled. In Oregon you don't have to pay for title unless car is driven on the street. Many (too many) thousands have been spent on this puppy and reserve is low. I can arrange shipping (at your expense) to 48 states and possibly international as well. This would be a fun car when finished and you don't see too many '55 T Bird Rat Rods on the road. E mail me with any questions. Since car will be advertised locally I reserve the right to end the auction at any time. Thank you and happy bidding.