Vehicle Description
Fat-fendered Fords don't get much cooler than this 1946 Ford Custom
Coupe dressed in beautiful Sunburst Orange Metallic paint. These
cars offer full-sized comfort and distinctive good looks, making
them some of the most popular for a full-blown streetrod makeover
like this. With a powerful Ford 351W V8 underneath, a late-model
Lincoln chassis swap, and an incredibly slick, custom A/C interior,
this one also drives as good as it looks and keeps Blue Oval fans
happy with its pure Ford DNA.
The first thing you notice about this big, orange Ford is that all
the bodywork has been smoothed, the roof has been chopped, and trim
has been removed to really accentuate the curvaceous lines of the
'46 design. The Sunburst Orange Metallic paint coats the body
wonderfully, and it was completed to such a high level that you'll
think twice before taking it out on a cloudy day. It's not a
perfect show pony though, but there are enough clues to show that
some skilled metalworkers were behind the build, and the way it
comes together makes other streetrods blush with envy. The effect
of that aggressive stance is that the formerly clunky '46 Ford
shape looks lean and sleek, with a distinctively muscular look that
seems to be going fast sitting still. The '46s were essentially
warmed-over '42s (WWII put a stop to new innovation for several
years), but with the deleted brightwork, painted front grille, and
frenched rocket-style taillights, this looks like a brand new
model. Running boards were gone by '46, but you can see a hint of
them in this design, and the way the body fits together, you'll
spend more time looking at details than the overall presentation
because this coupe just looks awesome. The beautiful oval rear
window is one of the car's best features, and it ties in neatly
with the coupe's small window set-up.
The interior is art rendered in acres of tan leatherette vinyl that
looks upscale and inviting. Bucket seats from a late model form the
foundation, and the rest of the sculpted interior was formed around
them. Supple hides cover the artfully designed door panels, the
seats, and the custom center console, and the backseat area is
still big enough for three passengers. The original dash was
completely filled, smoothed, and then painted bright orange to
match the exterior, and then filled with white-faced gauges that
keep an eye on the motor. Under the dash a full Vintage Air A/C
system was added, and it fills the entire cabin full of
R134a-treated cold air. A 3-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel hangs
on a painted tilt column, an aftermarket ratchet shifter in the
floor handles the gears, and beautifully stitched carpets would
look just as at home in a Lexus as they do here. There's also a
giant trunk that's been upholstered to match the interior and looks
ready for a road trip.
A Ford 351 cubic inch V8 provides motivation under the hood, and
there are few better choices for your vintage Ford than the
venerable Ford Windsor small block. Clearly built to run, it
features an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and matching Edlebrock
intake, dual Flowmaster exhaust, and an Accel ignition system to
help it run great, and it's dressed up with Edelbrock valve covers
and a matching cleaner for a performance look. A belt drive system
ensures reliability up front and there's a radiator with dual
electric fans to keep the whole show nice and cool. The chassis was
augmented thanks to the donation of a 1988 Lincoln Town Car, and
now includes an independent front suspension, power steering, power
front disc brakes, and a fat sway bar, while out back a 10-bolt
(aka the Ford 7.5-inch) rear end handles the torque. A C6 3-speed
automatic transmission makes for easy cruising and unbeaten
reliability, and it rolls on a set of staggered American Racing
'Salt Flat' style chrome wheels wrapped with 225/45/17 front and
245/45/20 rear low-profile rubber that looks right.
Professionally built and ready to hit the road today, this cool
hotrod Ford will always be the center of attention. Call today!
