Viper Red ‘33 Hot Rod! One Fast 33 Three Window Coupe!

There’s nothing better than a ’33 Ford Three-Window Coupe with big-and-little tires, nose-down and butt-up—it looks fast just sitting still! This is a hot rod by definition.

Us bigger guys prefer the ’33 over the ’32 because it offers more legroom—perfect for those who never miss Taco Tuesdays. The main difference between a three-window and a five-window is minimal. The three-window has a longer cockpit and a shallower trunk, while the five-window has a shorter cockpit but a deeper trunk. The five-window’s cab is a couple of inches longer, which you can see in the distance from the decklid to the bead just below the rear window.

This three-window coupe is powered by a Bowtie 350 CI with a roller cam, pushing out over 350 HP on pump gas. Hugger exhaust headers keep the engine bay clean, with an Edelbrock manifold, Holley Ultra HP carb, and a Speedway finned air cleaner with matching valve covers. An MSD ignition ensures reliable performance. Fuel delivery is clean and efficient, thanks to an 18-gallon tank for those long, fast country rides. Wiring is handled by Painless, while cooling comes from a Steve Long radiator with a Vintage Air fan and shroud. The engine bay itself is spotless, featuring a baby-butt-smooth firewall.

The transmission is a Chevrolet Turbo 350 with a shift kit, B&M converter, and Lokar shifter. Power is sent to a Ford rear end with 3.55 gears, making it more than capable of burning rubber. The chassis is a Magnum, with tapered and pinched front rails. Up front, it features a Pete & Jakes 4” drop axle with Wilwood brakes, powered by a Corvette master cylinder. Wheels are Halibrand 4.5”x15” up front with 135×15 Michelins, and massive ET Team III 11”x16” in the rear with 345×55 BF Goodrich tires.

Inside, the coupe is clean and functional. It sports a tan leather bucket seat, a stock ’33 dash with a Lobeck insert, and Mooneyes gauges. The sculpted leather door panels complement a cloth headliner, while power windows and tinted glass add a touch of convenience. A Lobeck steering column and wheel are accented by a red shift knob. And if you didn’t notice—there’s no A/C. Real hot rods don’t need air conditioning!

The body features a 3” chop, a rolled rear pan, and a stunning Viper Red paint job by DuPont, pinstriped by Lil’ Louie of Berdoo. A Valley grille—one of the best aftermarket grilles available—fits perfectly up front. The headlights are ’34 Ford Commercial, while the taillights come from a ’39 Chevrolet. Hood-side louvers help keep the heat out while maintaining that classic hot rod look.

Steve, a proud member of the Over the Hill Gang in Lake Havasu City, regularly takes this beauty out for a spin—so if you see him in your rearview mirror, don’t blink. He might be passing you! His other rides include a ’67 Pontiac GTO and a ’61 Pontiac Catalina Cruiser—both super cool cruisers.