Daniel Landrum's 1931 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan

In the late 1960s or early 1970s, upon learning of the car's fate, Herb Derose made a trip to Columbus and salvaged several essential components, including the exhaust pipes, fenders (front and rear), gas tank, rear gas tank cover, and rear bumper. In the early 2000s, Daniel Landrum expressed a desire to build a hot rod after acquiring his driver's license. Daniel and his father, Ed, extensively discussed potential projects, and eventually, they decided to rebuild the 1932 Sedan that Herb had owned in the 1960s. Due to budget constraints, they opted for a 1931 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan instead. Herb discovered Daniel's plans and offered the original fenders and bumper from the 1932 Sedan, which he had meticulously stored in the attic of his garage for decades. Photo courtesy of Daniel Landrum.

Although the exhaust pipes were no longer available, as they had been repurposed, Ed took on the task of rebuilding them based on the original design. The majority of the car's construction was carried out by Ed, with Daniel himself assisting where he could, primarily focusing on engine tuning. Photo courtesy of Daniel Landrum.

This, and the two photos above were taken at Herb's house. "The same driveway where he took the picture standing next to his old 32," Daniel told Kustomrama. Photo courtesy of Daniel Landrum.

In 2023, the car lived on, albeit in a different form, through the efforts of Daniel and his father. The vehicle serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of Sonny Kahal's 1932 Ford Hot Rod, with certain original components, such as the fenders and bumper, contributing to its unique character. Photo courtesy of Daniel Landrum.

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1931 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan owned by Daniel Landrum. In the early 2000s, Daniel Landrum expressed a desire to build a hot rod after acquiring his driver's license. Daniel and his father, Ed, extensively discussed potential projects, and eventually, they decided to rebuild the 1932 Sedan that Herb had owned in the 1960s. Due to budget constraints, they opted for a 1931 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan instead. Herb discovered Daniel's plans and offered the original fenders and bumper from the 1932 Sedan, which he had meticulously stored in the attic of his garage for decades.