1932 Ford High-Boy Roadster Build: Blown 354 Hemi, SEMA 2025 Showcase

1932 Ford High-Boy Roadster (Blown 354 Hemi) | Facebook: Donnie Limbock | Instagram: @donnie_limbock

Photography/Story By: Donnie Rochin IG: @r0cean11 | FB: r0cean11 Photography | Web: www.r0cean11.com

A Lifetime of Building: Donnie Limbock’s Story

At 66 years old, Donnie Limbock of Clarksville, Texas, proves passion doesn’t wear out—it evolves. For almost fifty years, he has operated his own plumbing, electrical, heating, and air company, balancing entrepreneurship with a relentless love for building and restoring cars.

That spark first ignited when he was just 16 years old and bought a 1976 Pontiac Trans Am 400 in Carousel Red. That car opened the floodgates. Since then, Donnie has owned, built, and restored dozens of machines—each one echoing memories of weekends in the shop, family milestones, and late-night tinkering.

The Garage Collection: A Lifetime of Icons

Donnie and his wife, Camey, have curated a garage that reads like a museum of American automotive heritage. Their collection includes:

• 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
• 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Solar Gold SE (Y88)
• 1968 Pontiac GTO Triple Black Convertible
• 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible in Plum Mist
• 1934 Ford Three-Window Coupe – twice entered in SEMA’s Battle of the Builders
• 1931 Ford Model A Pickup in Candy Brandywine
• 1967 Mustang Coupe

Some remain factory faithful—like the Solar Gold Trans Am. Others, like the ’34 Coupe and the newly completed ’32 Roadster, fuse old-school style with modern muscle.

The Big Bad Roadster: Donnie’s Dream ’32 Ford High-Boy

For 2025, Donnie set his sights on the car he’d always wanted to build—a 1932 Ford High-Boy Roadster with attitude, heritage, and modern reliability.

The heart of the beast? A blown 354 Hemi block, stroked and built for brutal, effortless torque. Topped with a BDS blower and twin 650 double pumps, the setup delivers that unmistakable hot rod snarl.

Every detail on the motor and transmission is powder-coated or color-matched. A modern March serpentine system keeps everything tight and reliable.

This isn’t simply a build. It’s a statement. A true hot rod blending nostalgia with refinement—built to turn heads on the SEMA 2025 floor.

Expanded Build Specs – 1932 Ford High-Boy Roadster

Engine & Drivetrain

• 354 Hemi block, stroked for high-displacement performance
• BDS blower with twin 650 double pumps
• March serpentine system for modern-day reliability
• Powder-coated motor and transmission
• Rear end powder-coated for durability and show-level finish

Chassis & Frame

• Frame stripped and painted to match body
• Full teardown and rebuild with every detail addressed

Suspension

• Coilover suspension for responsive handling
• Custom Rdmbuilds control arms for improved geometry

Wheels & Tires

• Custom Schott Wheels, blending period-correct style with modern performance

Exterior

• Classic ’32 Ford High-Boy proportions
• Custom paintwork by Charlie Selesky
• Restoration and finishing by Fat Daddy’s Restorations (Texarkana, TX) and Rodfathers (Tyler, TX)

Interior

• Understated period-correct hot rod styling
• Clean, timeless finishes honoring traditional muscle culture

Special Features

• Show-level detailing throughout
• Scheduled for SEMA 2025 appearance in the Rdmbuilds booth
• Entered into Battle of the Builder

The Feeling: Why Donnie Builds

For Donnie, cars are more than steel and rubber—they’re therapy.

“When I see my cars, touch them, or drive them, it clears my head. It’s peaceful. It takes me back in time. Seeing them shine at shows, watching people admire them, and hearing the questions—it makes me feel alive. They’re like diamonds in the rough. You put in the cuts, bruises, hours of work, and in the end, you’ve created a jewel.”

His words say everything. This Roadster is more than preparation for SEMA—it’s a chapter in a lifelong journey.

Family, Community, and SEMA 2025

Donnie’s wife, kids, and grandchildren are as much a part of the lifestyle as the cars themselves. Weekends are spent together at shows, sharing stories, supporting fellow builders, and embracing a community built on passion.

He credits longtime collaborators—Fat Daddy’s Restorations, Rodfathers, and especially Terry Payne of Rdmbuilds—for their craftsmanship, direction, and friendship.

In 2025, Donnie’s Roadster will proudly take center stage at SEMA, competing in Battle of the Builders and representing decades of dedication.

Donnie’s Advice for Fellow Enthusiasts

• Build what makes you happy.
• Be patient—every car has its quirks.
• Make it your own—modification is part of the journey.
• Embrace the stories your car creates.

“At every show, someone comes up to tell you about when they or a loved one had one of these cars. Cars connect generations. That’s history, that’s passion, and that’s what this is all about.”

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