All new in 1941 the Special Deluxe featured a wider body, more integrated front fenders and the headlights were moved slightly. In 1942 production ceased for the war effort and it resumed in July of 1945. For the 1947/48 models the red accents were removed from the grille as were the 2 small lights located just above it. This particular example was frame on restored 15 years ago when the car was repainted in its original color of black, the stainless trim and chrome work were redone, it received new bushings and rubber seals and it was also converted to a 12 volt electrical system. It retains its original 239ci Flathead V8 that has been turned into a hot rod done the way it would have been done in the 50’s. In 2017 the original 239ci V8 Flathead engine received a new seal and gasket set, the block was repainted, it received a gorgeous set of Edelbrock polished cylinder heads, an Offenhauser intake and a classic Holley 390cfm 4bbl carb with electronic choke all of which represent the pinnacle of performance from a 50’s era hot rod. It also has a set of Flowtech stainless flathead headers and polished dual side pipes with chrome heat shields that have a menacing rumble. At the same time the engine was spiced up the tranny was replaced with a new TCI C4 3-speed auto installed via a Flat-O-Matic install kit and a Lime Works retro shifter with indicator. An 8.8” rear end was acquired from a 66 Fairlane and gone through and installed at the same time as well. Other notable upgrades include the new 2” diameter drive shaft, Power Master Power Gen generator, front disc brakes, power brakes, sway bars, a 4 core aluminum radiator and an 18 gallon poly gas tank. Additionally, it has a glove box mounted Alpine CDE-175BT CD player, a KTP445A amp, Rockford Fosgate speakers, a Summit Racing heater, added gauges to watch everything important, a Moon 15” slotted spoke steering wheel, a billet gas pedal, tinted windows and a sweet set of 5 spoke 15” aluminum racing rims. All said and done close to 25K was spent making this beauty the Street Rod she is today which doesn’t account for the original cost of the car. In 2023 it received a Vehicle Safety Inspection Certification from the National Street Rod Assoc. (NSRA) and she is need of nothing but a new home. We are serious about finding a new home for this beauty and have priced it accordingly so if you like what you see we encourage you to contact us right away!
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