$53,500
Industry, California
Year
1940
Make
Ford
Model
-
Category
-
Mileage
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Posted Over 1 Month
1940 Ford Deluxe Business Coupe Flathead V-8 Old School Style Vehicle 1940 Ford Deluxe Business Coupe Flathead V-8 Old School Style Owner: Jim Contact Brian Location: City of Industry, California Email: Click Here Phone: 208-890-0337 Description Wow! It is always refreshing to see an "Old School-Hot Rod" done right with bright body colors, tightly sewn vertical interior pleats and period horsepower under the hood. This Forty steps back in time with period style and driving character while tastefully incorporating select modern conveniences... Resting on a very thorough, complete and professional body-off restoration. Designed as a true 60's style Resto-Rod, the original California steel body is finished in a Bobco chrome yellow and includes superbly fit body panels, original factory trim, bumpers, door handles, hinge mirrors and lighting. Subtle upgrades include 12V Halogen headlamps, LED rear lighting w/center bumper 3rd brake lamp & period American Racing Mag wheels (14x6" front -15x8" Rear) and Radial tires (P175/70R14-P225/70R15)... Retaining the stock factory vin# chassis and receiving the same level of professional restoration (see additional photos). Only minor welding and drilling was performed to accommodate the front rear suspension alterations which includes factory 110" wheelbase, Ford 8" rear differential (308 ratio), dual parallel rear leaf springs, Ford rear drum brakes, Superbell 4" dropped I-Beam front axle, front mono-spring, split wishbones, factory 40' steering box and power assisted GM front Disc brakes... Residing under the hood a is stout, smooth and very cool running stock bore 1948 Ford 239 cubic inch Flathead 59AB V-8 built by Dan Krehbeil equipped with "Original" polished aluminum "Eddie Meyer" dual two barrel hi-rise intake manifold (exhaust heated), original polished dual Stromberg carburetors (300cfm), Don Orrosco Eddie Meyer polished aluminum cylinder heads, Beehive oil filter, Mallory dual point distributor, Taylor 8mm plug wires and ceramic coated Fenton headers w/dual exhaust. Transferring the power is a Dan Krehbeil built 1948 Ford 3 speed column shift manual transmission... Moving inside you will find the same level of attention to period detail, upgrades & professional quality. The stunning Tuck-N-Roll 1" vertical pleated interior was tediously sewn by Award Winning thread-master Tom Sewell including factory original flip back seat, rear package shelf, custom door panels, German square weave carpet 3 point seat belts and trunk trim. Other items include factory dash trim, Vintage GEN II Air Conditioning, "3 on the tree" shift, Ford script gauges and 12V ENOS wiring... In closing, in an era of tempting modern power-trains, countless aftermarket goodies & body modifications, the original driving character and style of these machines are all to often, lost in the process. It is always refreshing to visit yesterday in True Old School 60's style... Solid and Kool! Known Facts See Below, view 84+ high resolution photos (see links), watch 15+ minute HD video and call for more! Free and Clear Private Party Titled In Califormia Presentation | Detail | Engine & Undercarriage Presentation | Detail | Engine & Undercarriage You are welcome to contact us by email or phone (preferred). We provide a safe and controlled transaction for all parties involved. We value our reputation! To contact us and learn more about our ownership verification and verified ad placement services please visit our > eBay About Me < Page. Please Read: This Collector Vehicle is Sold “As-Is Where Is” by the respective owner. We have personally visually inspected, operated, photographed and verified ownership of this vehicle, every attempt has been made to describe this vehicle correctly (visually 60 Posted photos, verbal and written communications). Statements of history, repairs, condition and/or equipment etc are that of the actual owner. Prior to placement, the owner/seller has Proof Read the advertisement and approves of the description/statements within. Any vehicle 10 years old or older is considered exempt by federal government mileage standards and most classics are titled with miles as exempt. We will be happy to answer all questions from a serious buyer/bidder and you do have a right to an "As Described" in person inspection prior to full payment. No Warranties Expressed or Implied. 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Trim Deluxe
