Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a quality, ground-up restoration
350 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 / Tri-power induction
Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3-speed automatic transmission
Modern air conditioning
Custom leather interior / Modern audio
Power front disc and rear drum brakes
Power rack-and-pinion steering
Upgraded suspension / 15 and 16-inch steel wheels
Ford 8-inch rear axle
Ford Mandarin Maroon paint
While the phrase "Forty Ford" often conjures images of
monochromatic customs that tread heavy on form and light on
function, it can also be a buzzword for tradition. In fact, the
pre-war market is full of great design, solid reliability and big
style. And with those virtues in mind, this awesome coupe is a
living example of why, decades after their introduction,
traditional, V8-powered Fords enjoy a massive fan base. Combining
350 cubic inches of tri-power small block with a smooth
Turbo-Hydramatic 3-speed, this stylish classic is a fully sorted
road warrior that's poised for the spotlight and destined for the
cruise in! If you're ready to step up to the charm and class that
made America great, take a close look at this streamlined hot
rod!
BODYWORK/TRIM
The hot coupe's solid steel body began life as a run-of-the-mill
commuter that was maintained, driven and paraded for most of its
existence. During a detailed, frame-off restoration, that old
school metal was stripped, sanded and layered in Ford Mandarin
Maroon single-stage. At the front of that smooth pigment, a flowing
grille centers a polished divider between a guarded bumper and
chrome-trimmed headlights. Behind that grille, a deco "V8" badge
traces a Ford-branded hood, which founds polished wipers at a
tinted greenhouse. At the sides of that glass, a stainless-trimmed
profile floats small mirrors, a polished fuel cap and style-matched
door handles above matted steps. And at the back of that profile,
Ford Blue branding shades a polished trunk handle, polished exhaust
tips and a second guarded bumper.
ENGINE
Pop the hood and you'll find 350 cubic inches of durable Chevy
small block that's fully sorted and ready to roll. Everything falls
in to motion when louvered air cleaners jam wind in to three
Rochester 2-barrels, which throttle a trick Edelbrock intake. At
the edges of that intake, old school Oldsmobile valve covers loom
7mm Belden Premium cables over coated, long-tube headers. Those
cables drain a quality Mallory distributor, which is wired to a hot
aftermarket coil. Opposite that coil, polished pulleys assist
polished brackets in spinning a coated compressor next to a
polished alternator. And in front of those ancillaries, a beefy
Walker radiator plays well with a polished support cover and a big
Cooling Components puller fan. Despite being a thoroughly massaged
piece, the Chevy Orange mill fits well in the car's body-matched
engine compartment. And details like a Holley fuel regulator, a Mr.
Gasket pressure gauge and a roster of polished accessories mix
first-rate looks with first-rate functionality.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Behind the stout 350, a GM Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3-speed twists
power to a Ford 8-inch axle that's fitted with road-ready gears.
Beneath that drivetrain, a completely rebuilt suspension employs
traditional leaf springs behind a Mustang II front-clip that's
finished with power rack-and-pinion steering. Power front disc and
rear drum brakes provide quick, drama-free stops. Charred dinosaurs
float from the aforementioned headers to 2.5-inch exhaust, which
frames tidy Flowmaster mufflers. And torque meets the pavement via
painted steelies, which spin 185/70R15 BF Goodrich Silvertown
Radial whitewalls in front of 215/70R16 Hankook Dynapro
whitewalls.
INTERIOR
Like most massaged hot rods, this Ford comes equipped with a
tasteful custom interior. A firm bench seat, flanked by plush
leather panels, features modern lap belts. In front of that seat, a
body-matched dash hangs familiar Auto Meter telemetry above modern
climate control and a slick Lokar shifter. The driver spins a
leather-wrapped, banjo-style steering wheel around a painted,
tilting column. And the tunes keep bumping thanks to a
custom-mounted Sony Xplod CD player.
This classy Ford coupe is fully sorted and ready to roll! You
really can't ask for a nicer cruiser, and you certainly can't build
a car this cool for anywhere near our asking price. If you're on
the hunt for an old school show stopper that's ready to log miles
and turn heads, your search is officially over!
