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1940 Ford Deluxe 2dr Slantback Retro-Rod Hopped-Up Merc Flathead C4 Automatic

Make: Ford
Model: Deluxe
Type: 2DR Sedan
Trim: Slantback 2Dr Resto-Rod
Year: 1940
VIN: 185373136
Color: Black
Engine: 1950 Mercury Flathead 255ci V8 (3 3/16 x 4")
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Ford C4 Automatic
Drive type: Ford 8" Rear Differential
Interior color: Tan Lebaron Bonney mohair upholstery
Safety: Chassis Engineering upgrades, dual reservoir master cylinder, Power front Disc/Drum rear, updated Borg 525 steering box, Lokar emergency brake system
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: San Mateo, California, United States
Extras
VDO gauge cluster insert & LED indictors, Pioneer audio system Bluetooth, sound insulation throughout, new 12V ENOS wiring (tediously installed), Optima Gel battery (rear mounted)
Vintique steel wheels, Coker Classic wide white radials, updated Standard grill/truck hood trim, LED marker lamps front/rear, Deluxe all steel body, Lebaron Bonney mohair upholstery, Ford 8" rear axle (3:55 ratio), Edelbrock cylinder heads, aluminum Offenhauser "Offy" 4bbl intake manifold, Holley 390cfm carburetor, MSD billet distributor, remote oil cooler, electric fuel pump, mild camshaft

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Description of 1940 Ford Deluxe Slantback 2Dr Resto-Rod

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1940 Ford Deluxe 2dr Slantback
"Retro Rod"

Vehicle 1940 Ford Deluxe 2dr Slantback Retro-Rod Hopped-Up Flathead C4 Auto

Owner: Rich
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Location: San Mateo, California

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Phone: 208-890-0337
Description

Oh my, retro 50's style, old skool kool and just right! This professional body-off restored all steel Tudor Slantback "project started with a beautiful California rust free survivor, and then taken apart to the last bone". Based on original restoration documents, the restorers goal was to maintain the integrity of the original car along with hopped up period Flathead V8 horsepower, modernized power-transfer components and overall safe drivability, at today's road speeds. The end result is a very tasty and extremely drivable masterpiece, essentially the perfect combination! We think you get the idea...

Please visit our "Narrated" 17 minute HD Video, detailed 76+ high resolution category specific photos. We welcome your call anytime, specific questions and/or purchase consideration...

Equipment

Body, Exterior & Related: Deluxe all steel body Vin#18-5373136, fenders & floor pans (rust-free California history), professional body-off restoration, high-end Jet Black exterior finish, non-modified Deluxe trim restored w/preference updated Standard grill/truck hood trim, peep mirrors, working cowl vent, LED marker lamps front/rear, show chrome F/R bumpers & bumperettes, Vintique steel wheels (15x6 & 15x7) powder-coated, Coker Classic wide white radials (195/75R15 & 235/75R15)...

Engine & Power-Train: 1950 Mercury Flathead 255ci V8 (3 3/16 x 4"), smoothed/painted block, polished Edelbrock cylinder heads, aluminum Offenhauser "Offy" 4bbl intake manifold, Holley 390cfm carburetor, electric fuel pump, mild camshaft, MSD billet distributor, remote oil cooler, high torque mini starter, chrome wire separators, ceramic coated long tube headers & custom dual exhaust, updated sealed bearing water pumps, Walker radiator & electric cooling fan (auto on/off-adjustable), C4 automatic transmission conversion, "Currie" Ford 8" rear differential (3:55 ratio great hi-way)...

Chassis, Suspension & Underbody: Factory Chassis lightly modified, Chassis Engineering upgrades (structure & suspension), Posie front buggy spring, dropped axle, updated Borg 525 steering box, "CE" parallel rear leaf springs & mounts, Power front Disc/Drum rear w/dual reservoir master cylinder, braided brake lines, Lokar emergency brake system, larger capacity Poly fuel tank, gas shocks...

Interior, Comfort & Operation: Factory seating, reproduction Lebaron Bonney mohair upholstery, door panels, headliner, wool carpet & cocoa floor mats, custom door pockets, F/R seat belts, correct factory Deluxe trim & color, updated VDO gauge cluster insert & LED indictors, Pioneer audio system Bluetooth, restored wind-up clock, vintage turn signals, sound insulation throughout, new 12V ENOS wiring (tediously installed), Optima Gel battery (rear mounted), interior matching upholstered trunk...

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Free and Clear Private Party Titled in California - No Trades Desired

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