Supercharger Calculators: Miller 1929 Ford Roadster Takes Hotrodding To New Directions

One has to admit that hotrodders display degrees of ingenuity and creativity that reflect on their individual creations. To create a rolling work of art from what was originally a utilitarian tool can only be described as genius. In making the Miller 1929 Ford Roadster, a crew of top craftsmen was tapped, resulting in a one-of-a-kind creation that does justice to the spirit of American hotrodding.

This Ford Roadster mostly uses aftermarket components, as the concept called for power windows, a removable hardtop, and a trailer that tows a welding generator. Modern components such as an independent front suspension and a modern audio/video system were also installed, which are systems unimagined in 1929. For the engine, a 453-horsepower Roush 302 was installed, which gives 10 times more than the power that was originally installed in 1929 for the Ford Roadster. But perhaps the most unique aspect of this vehicle is its trailer, which carries a welding generator powered by another Roush 302 engine with an output of 320 horsepower. The original engine for the welding generator is a Kohler 20-hp unit, so one can only imagine what the excess power can be used for. To tie the Roadster and trailer together, a 1929 Ford radiator was used for the trailer, together with a matching shell.

Despite obviously being a showpiece, it’s easy to imagine this particular roadster/pickup and trailer combination being seen in a racing team’s pit, where the auxiliary power can be tapped for welding as well as powering other pit equipment. Far from being just another blown hotrod, the Miller Roadster shows the possibilities of hotrodding when creativity and enthusiasm are given free reign.