Vehicle Description
Despite being best-known for their classic good looks and pure
American swagger, early '40s Fords were the hot rod of choice for
many a young gearhead who had a thirst for power and a need for
speed. Today, spectacular Blue Oval resto-mods are much more common
than their decades-built stature would lead you to believe. That
means, to really turn heads, enthusiasts need unique cars that are
exceptionally well-done. A fitting example would be this suave
drop-top. Mixing a stout, dual-quad ZZ4 small block with
substantial suspension upgrades and a comfortable custom interior,
this all-steel Ford is a heck of a lot more fun than a
restored-to-original car. And if you're looking for a great
combination of timeless style and modern performance, it's a choice
classic that simply can't be beat!
FORTY FORD FLASH
An all-steel asphalt champ that's benefitted from a detailed,
ground-up restoration, this fabulous Forty is a supremely handsome
street rod that's slick enough to create a one-car parade wherever
it goes. The car's solid, well-aligned profile reflects deep black
base that's sealed in mirror-like clear. And today, a close look at
our high-resolution photos reveals a handsome payoff in the form of
one slick Ford custom!
There really isn't much you can do to make an early '40s Ford more
attractive. The car's streamlined styling was a homerun when
originally introduced, and today, it's a stunning example of some
of the strongest elements of the highly regarded Art Deco movement.
At the front of this cherry custom, a louvered hood flows into a
Handsome De Luxe grille that's guarded by a smoothed and tucked
bumper. At the sides of that grille, sculpted fenders center
chrome-trimmed headlights on glossy running boards. Above those
boards, a stainless-trimmed profile floats shaved doors behind a
delicate driver's mirror. At the top of that profile, monochromatic
cloth caps a chopped and smoked greenhouse. And at the back of the
car, a second smoothed and tucked bumper founds a shaved decklid
between bright Blue Dot Taillights.
CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE
Flatheads are fun, but small blocks are better! Engineered by the
experts at Chevrolet Performance, this classic's 350 cubic inch ZZ4
twists a stout 355 horsepower into 405 lb./ft. of gravel-churning
torque - and that's before you even factor the engine's dual-quad
induction! At the top of the bright red mill, Corvette-style air
cleaners funnel breeze into coated Edelbrock 4-barrels and a fully
polished intake. That intake, complete with a polished filler tube,
swirls oxygenated fuel into hot aluminum heads, which get ignited
by a stainless-trimmed distributor and quality Taylor wires.
Resultant gases are jettisoned through a slick set of coated block
hugger headers, which dodge a fully polished starter. Cooling comes
courtesy of a big Walker radiator, which hangs a quick spinning
puller fan between corrugated tubes and a polished expansion tank.
The cam keeps spinning thanks to billet pulleys, which lap a
polished water pump between a coated AC compressor and a polished
Tuff Stuff alternator. The compliments keep flowing thanks to a
highly detailed, well-executed engine bay that's garnished with
braided hoses, louvered fenders and an engine-turned closeout
panel. And everything, from the car's polished hinges and trick
dipsticks to its billet hood latch and Corvette-themed valve covers
, is set up to be as impressive as it is enjoyable!
FAT MAN FABRICATIONS FOR A FAT FENDER FORD
Park this Ford on a lift and you'll find a super clean
undercarriage that's nice enough to show and tough enough to go.
The choice motor twists a predictable 700R4 4-speed automatic,
which spins a bright red driveshaft that's married to a bright red
axle. That vivid pumpkin rides between parallel leafs and polished
Carrera HYPER shocks, both of which integrate nicely into a sturdy
Fat Man Fabrications frame. At the other end of that frame, a
familiar Mustang II front-half centers modern rack-and-pinion
between tubular control arms and modern coil-over-shocks. Quick
stops are a cinch thanks to a familiar combination of disc and
drums. Aluminized exhaust pipes spent gases through crisp IMCO
mufflers. And at the corners, polished 5-spokes spin 195/60R14 BF
Goodrich Radial T/As in front of 235/70R15 BF Goodrich Radial
T/As.
RED AND LEATHER
Peer through the car's tinted windows and you'll find a custom
leather interior that's cool, clean and comfortable. Front and
center, a broad split-bench seat follows a stainless-trimmed dash
that's wraps clean Classic Instruments telemetry in a classy,
engine-turned instrument panel. A polished spoon accelerator pedal
joins a stainless-trimmed brake pedal to shade clean carpet, which
floats a polished e-brake and a short shifter between custom side
panels. The tunes keep bumping thanks to a hidden Custom Autosound
CD player and a quartet of Memphis Audio speakers. The driver spins
a trick Pete and Jakes steering wheel around a big Classic
Instruments tach. And the passengers store parcels in either a
custom-upholstered cargo hold or a custom-upholstered trunk.
Sure, there are a lot of '40s Fords on the market. But how many
have been refined to this level of drivability and appeal? Mixing a
great build with impressive power, custom upholstery and stylish
aesthetics, this cool convertible is the kind of car that inspires
smiles and turns heads! If you're looking for a super nice cruiser
that's twice as much fun and twice as reliable as an all-original
roller, you're looking at your next classic!
HIGHLIGHTS
All-steel Ford drop-top that's benefitted from a detailed,
ground-up restoration
Chopped convertible top
350 cubic inch Chevrolet Performance ZZ4 V8 with dual-quad
induction
GM 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission
Ford 9in rear axle
Modern air conditioning
Full Fat Man Fabrications chassis
Mustang II front suspension
Rack-and-pinion steering
Front disc and rear drum brakes
Custom leather interior with modern audio
Cloth convertible top
15-inch alloy wheels
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can ship your new classic anywhere in the world
