Vehicle Description
If you have any questions about the quality of this 1940 Ford
pickup, come in for a drive and be prepared to be impressed.
Spectacular to look at and fully sorted to be a show-stopping
vehicle you can actually drive, this beautiful Ford is like nothing
you've ever seen before.
The two-tone color combination is subtle yet effective, so if
you're tired of red and black and even garden-variety purple, then
this is a good way to grab some attention. Of course, painting it
two-tone white-on-orange means you'd better nail the other stuff,
too, so the steel body was properly straightened and aligned before
the paint went on. It's still pretty fresh, so it looks great, and
they didn't erase any of the '40 Ford's inherent goodness. The
fenders are smooth, then running boards are crisp, the bed is
squared symmetrically on the frame, and the overall stance of this
'40 is absolutely killer. The tailgate is vintage Ford goodness,
fits great, and the latches were stashed out of sight to make it
look clean. The wood floor has gallons of coats of polyurethane on
it, so it should last the test of time, and the fuel filler was
cleverly integrated into the bottom back-left corner of the bed's
exterior where it won't get in the way. Shiny, chrome bumpers help
with the compact, muscular look, the chrome piece on the hood flows
into that iconic vertical grille, and all the brightwork was
polished up to look its best.
As timeless as the exterior seems, the supple white interior
compliments it just perfectly. The plus leather seats are a huge
upgrade in comfort compared to what was issued in 1940, and those
late-model pieces were custom upholstered to match the handsome
white on the top of the cab and hood. It's all in great shape, with
a few pieces of billet and polished aluminum, white-face Dolphin
instruments that have a vintage look, and a handsome modern
steering wheel mounted atop a polished tilt column. Vintage A/C
makes this a go-anywhere cruiser and an AM/FM/CD stereo makes it a
pleasure to drive with the tunes cranked up. The inside of the cab,
headliner, and door panels are upholstered to match the seats, the
dash is beautifully painted, and the plush tan carpets provide just
enough contrast to make the interior pop that match more. With the
comfort of this luxury hotrod truck, no one would blame you if you
logged big miles in between stops.
For power, this slick truck runs a 350 cubic inch Chevy V8 and a
TH350 3-speed automatic transmission, and reliability and
performance were the reason for the drivetrain choice. While it
sure looks like a trailer queen from most angles, this truck was
really built to run and it just wouldn't do to have a truck this
visible breaking down by the side of the road. It features a
4-barrel carburetor, a Chevy orange painted block and intake, HEI
ignition, chrome valve covers, and a newer electrical system. The
cooling system is led by a giant aluminum radiator with an electric
fan, and despite the beautifully painted and smoothed inner fenders
and firewall, service access is still decent. The front suspension
is a modern A-arm setup with rack-and-pinion steering, while out
back, a Ford 9-inch rear end spins gear that can handle both
white-knuckle acceleration off the line and longer cruises. The
entire undercarriage was painted and detailed to show, with an
orange frame and black pans, and a disc brake sits at every corner.
Shiny American Racing five-spoke rims carry 215/50/17 front and
215/60/17 rear Toyo radials that give it just a bit of a rake.
Gorgeous, well-executed, and fully sorted, this is the kind of rod
that will always be the star of the show. If you like the colors, I
guarantee you'll love the truck. Call today!