Modern Rodding

The Forgotten Hot Rod

The Ford roadster pickup, whether it be a Model T, Model A, or a Deuce, has a noted hot rod history. As such, it’s no wonder why the ’32 Ford highboy roadster pickup belonging to David Kennedy of Tennessee strikes such a cord. Additionally, it is also one of the three original Brookville Roadster RPUs and an amazing example of what can be done in our modern times.

Roadster pickups have been part of the hot rod scene for decades and one can only imagine that with David’s Deuce this legacy will continue. If his name rings a bell, it should, as he is the David Kennedy of Kennedy’s Hot Rod Shop. Building cool rides comes as second nature to he and

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