The artistic spark can catch on at any time. People like Paul “Trey” LaTour don’t know or expect to find something worth their time when growing up, but once the fire of passion starts, it’s difficult to put out until the job is done.

Father and son picked up the Ford in early 2014.

LaTour was a high school student when he first became intrigued by the idea of constructing his own hot rod, and came to his dad with questions about what to build and how to build it. The duo came up with a complete plan after attending the 2012 Burnout Houston, where they saw a ride they just couldn’t forget.

“We arrived there early before the gates opened so we stood around looking at all the hot rods and customs that had already arrived,” LaTour said. “While we were waiting, the coolest little ’32 Ford pickup pulled up, so I instantly gravitated toward it. While I was drooling all over it, the guy who built the truck offered me a ride into the show, and I didn’t hesitate to say yes. That was my first ride in a hot rod and it fueled my want to finish my truck.”

It took a while, but the guys eventually found a decent 1936 Ford pickup and spent the next several months working on it, eventually finishing it earlier this year. “My truck is a 1936 Ford pickup. It has a 350 Small-Block Chevy, Lunati Cam, and an Edelbrock Dual Quad intake, backed up by a four-speed manual transmission,” said LaTour. “It is built to be a late 50s-style hot rod.”

Future plans include the finished paint and interior, as well as upgrades to the transmission and rear end. We wish the LaTours all the best with their project Ford, and look forward to seeing it in its final state.

The Ford, mid-build, is primed and ready for paint.