This a 1940 Ford, The brakes are vintage, and the overall look is restoration,NO modification.The new New Flat Head v8, but the original character of the car is certainly very much in evidence here. The paint has a soft glow that looks period-perfect, and the Ford trim remains one of the most popular looks of all time. The sheetmetal is also all original, with no fiberglass reproductions used anywhere. It fits together nicely, with the doors closing precisely and with a sound you won't hear on modern machinery. All the original chrome and stainless trim remains intact, too, including bumpers, the front grille, and the trim that runs from nose to tail, all of which is in Great condition. You could call the interior restored instead of rodded, because the original front and rear seats remain, and have been recovered in period-appropriate fabric with a pattern in it that looks very 1940s. The original gauge cluster has been tastefully Restored that is completely authentic, and if I hadn't told you about them, you might not immediately notice.The 3 speed transmission shifts like new , although the original wheel has been retained and restored and power coated. The radio was originally mounted up high in the center of the dash, the replacement AM/FM/cassette unit remains hidden in the glove compartment nicely installed so it doesn't detract for the authentic-looking surroundings. Probably not intended to generate huge acceleration, the updated V8 burbles happily as the car cruises with modern traffic without worries about overheating or vapor lock, both common ailments of the original 85-horsepower flathead. It's a tidy installation designed primarily for function, rear axle, but the remainder of the suspension and brakes are vintage 1940 for an authentic driving experience. It wears 16-inch radials on steel wheels, but I installed a set of skinny white white bias-plys for an authentic look. This is a 1940 Ford without any compromises. It's simple, rugged, and dependable, . Call
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