Vehicle Description
1934 Ford 40 Coupe
In March of 1932 the Ford Motor Company introduced the new Model 40
V8. V8 engines had been used for many years but they were expensive
to produce and drove the cost of the vehicle into territory that
only a few could afford. The cylinder block casting process was
complicated. Ford, however, found a way to mass-produce the V8
engines making them the first low-priced V8 engines on the
market.
For consignment a custom-built hot rod version of a Model 40 Ford.
Nothing but the best for this build, utilizing the original steel
from good ol' Henry with no rot. Some fancy machining for the
Cadillac engine, and a who's who of quality aftermarket parts for
this hot rod. Throughout its history it had some racing in there,
once donning an Olds 394 with a six pack and blower setup and
running at Maple Grove and Beaver Springs. Our current consigner
obtained the hot rod and rebuilt the entire car to his
specifications which speak for themselves. Now a true hot rod with
a history.
Exterior
Consigner states there is some surface rust under the exterior
black paint, however he is reluctant to fix it as the wonderful
patina that has accumulated over time will be "ruined". So, it's
draped in an older respray of black. The curvaceous shield grille
with its vertical ribs presents beautifully and has a clean and
shiny surround. Chromed front suspension is seen as a highlighter
to the front end. The top has been chopped and exterior gaps are
all good. Fenders shaved off revealing the open tires and wheels
and saving on the ever-present weight. Some custom signage
sponsorship has been hand painted on and we can see it was a
A-Gasser class car. On back below the curved trunk lid and rear of
the car is a simple chromed push bar protecting the body, and
chromed rear differential case below. Red steel wheels have deep
dish trim rings and moon cap centers all shiny and bright.
215/60R15's are upfront, and on the back large 8.20-15 cheater
slicks wrapping the big sexy steel and chrome.
Interior
A swing of the suicide door and we are in two tone red and black
leather heaven! Red inserts for the seats (bench) and door panels
with some nifty tuck and roll pattern, and smooth surrounds and
bolsters in black leather. Seat belts have been added on, and the
bench floats in nice black carpeting. The dash is a metal
customized setup with panels for white faced SW gauges with chromed
bezels, and pinstripe flourishes hand painted in red surrounds
throughout. A wonderfully aged and paint peeled bakelite steering
wheel is fronting this dash and has a center 2 spoke bullet style
mounting to the column.
Drivetrain
Courtesy of a 1955 Cadillac 365 cubes have been bored .060 over and
mated with rebuilt 1962 390ci Caddy heads. Fresh rebuilt Rochester
2 bbl carburetors in triplicate are now atop, and a T5 5-speed
manual transmission is on back. A panhard bar rear axle with
Winters Quick Change 3.50 gears is the bangin' setup to spin the
tires. A shout to the engine detailing with blue valve covers,
white Cadillac Badging, and white hot headers ending quickly in an
open side pipe. Make some noise!
Undercarriage
With chromed transverse leaf sprung suspension in front for all the
world to see, and a 4 bar setup with coil overs on back the
undercarriage is presenting nicely, all structurally sound and
custom built. 1954 Ford 3/4 ton front drum brakes are now
installed, and the rear brakes are finned drums.
Drive-Ability
A surprising amount of interior room, nice comfy seats and all
buttoned up interior, this car is ready to roll. And indeed, it did
with a quick lighting fire, and loud takeoff, it throws you back in
the bench seat, and has the ability for you to look alive and awake
while driving it. Good solid braking, and a smooth cruise along
with a fully functioning interior is a real plus for this old
rodder.
A little patina, a little chrome, a little drivetrain spice and a
little from various donors and we have the formula for a true hot
rod. Beg borrow and steal to get it just right baby bear, and this
car exemplifies just that with a meticulous build and attention to
detail. One of the highlight rodders we have in house presently.
Gotta love the exterior signage too!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.