Roy Brizio's 1934 Ford Roadster & Hot Rod Builds with Chip Foose

Grand National Roadster Show Highlights

• 🎯 Roy Brizio Street Rods showcased six of their latest builds at the Grand National Roadster Show.
• 🏆 The 1934 Ford Roadster, built for Beth Meyers, was a strong contender for the "America's Most Beautiful Roadster" award.
• 🤝 Chip Foose, a long-time friend and celebrity car builder, made an appearance to comment on Brizio's work.

The Beth Meyers 1934 Ford Roadster

• 💡 The car was inspired by the 1951 Jack Morgan Roadster, featured on the cover of Hot Rod magazine.
• 🎨 Painted in Ferrari fly yellow, the roadster features a highly modified 1937 truck grill.
• 🛠️ Extensive body modifications include a narrowed cowl and windshield (2 inches) and a shortened and narrowed grill shell (3 and 5 inches respectively).
• ⚙️ The engine is a rare 302 Ford with prototype four-valve per cylinder heads, of which only two pairs were ever made.
• 🛑 It incorporates reproduction early Lincoln drum brakes and a Winters quick change rear end, aiming for a 50s-60s hot rod style.

Craftsmanship and Building Philosophy

• 🔩 The building process involves meticulous metal molding and constant adjustments, often requiring builders to step away and re-evaluate.
• 🤝 Roy Brizio emphasizes that these high-caliber builds are a team effort, relying on talented and loyal employees.
• ❤️ Building hot rods is described as a "labor of love", driven by passion and heart over 50 years in the industry.

Diverse Builds on Display

• ✨ Other new builds included a 1932 Roadster with a Brookville body and a 1936 Three-Window Coupe with a subtle "gentleman's chop."
• 🌾 A unique patina-style 1936 Ford Roadster, found at a swap meet by Ross Meyers, was built on a new chassis while retaining its original rusty body.
• 🚗 The display also featured a restored 1933 Ford (Ross Meyers' first hot rod) and a 20-year-old 1932 Ford Roadster with 30,000 miles, meticulously maintained by its 87-year-old owner.
• 🧵 Sid Shavers is credited for doing 99% of Brizio's interiors, including one-off leather seats.

Roy Brizio's Legacy and Future

• 🗓️ Roy Brizio is celebrating 50 years in the hot rod building business, having built hundreds of cars.
• 🛣️ He plans to wind down towards retirement to spend more time traveling and enjoying hot rods with friends.
• 🙏 Brizio expressed gratitude for his customers who provide the opportunities to build these exceptional vehicles.