Fords At Carlisle: Two-For-One Deal

Noel Clemmer decided his 1930 Model A needed "a rest" so he built this 1947 Ford roll-back to haul it around on for awhile. The rig’s drivetrain comes from a ‘94 Ford ambulance with a 7.3L diesel, and to accommodate the ’47’s snub-nose, Noel had to move the engine 6 feet back and convert it into a mid-engined truck. The Model A runs a flathead V8 from a ‘51 Ford truck, two Holley carbs, a trans from a ‘39 Ford, and a rear end from a ‘48 Mercury. Built as a tribute to Noel’s dad, who died in 1957, the Model A is emblazoned with the logo of the senior Clemmer’s bodyshop. The best thing about this kind of setup? I’m pretty sure Noel only had to pay the hefty registration fee for one vehicle. I didn’t see any show-field sticker on the Model A!