Vehicle Description
The quintessential fat-fendered rod, this 1948 Ford Coupe streetrod
offers big car space, gorgeous pastel colors, plenty of 350 V8
power, and great details that make it stand out in a crowded field.
There aren't many hot rods that can honestly be considered daily
driver capable, but this one will make you want to slide behind the
wheel every chance you get, even if only to join you on your
morning commute to the office.
Dressed in an appealing shade of Lime Green/Light Blue mixed paint,
this awesome Ford has a familiar look that's never going to go out
of style, but with a few custom touches that give it a unique look.
The most custom obvious parts (other than that high-impact color,
of course) are the painted graphics on its hood, flanks, and deck
lid, the deleted bumpers fore and aft, and the aggressively raked
stance that all work together to create a visually unique piece of
streetrod excellence. Of course, with such a timeless and
good-looking design right out-of-the-box, there was no reason to
chop, shave, or smooth anything off this 1948 to get the point
across. The paint was done a few years back, but it's held up
incredibly well with very little imperfections to speak of.
Frankly, other than a very small chip on the passenger's fender,
and very fine cracking and scuffing where the hood closes (which
means you can't see it until you open the hood), there's not really
anything to complain about. And with a professional buff-and-wax,
most of those imperfections would be remedied, and the finish would
feel much smoother to the touch. The point being, this car is very
impressive, the curb appeal is through the roof, and the overall,
top driver-quality presentation is off the charts. The sheetmetal
is original and laser straight, and most of the factory trim pieces
were left in place, so it looks right from any angle. That means
bright pieces on the beautiful wide grille, the stainless side
trim, and even the window surrounds, all of which add contrast to
the high-impact pastel paint. There was obviously a good amount of
money spent on the brightwork and nothing looks out of place, even
if you're a die-hard Ford enthusiast. The car just looks right.
The attractive vinyl-and-tweed custom interior is why you'll find
this car so appealing as a driver, with a no-nonsense look that
beautifully blends old with new. Sculpted high-back bucket seats
are up front, split by a custom center console, while the bench
seat out back has plenty of room for three. The bespoke two-tone
upholstery work is neatly done and is quite tasteful overall, with
a fresh look that provides a nice update inside the cabin. Sure,
this style of streetrod interior peaked in popularity in the
late-'90s and early-'00s, but nevertheless it still looks great and
has held up extremely well through the years. High-end looking
woodgrain on the dash, center console, door panels, and Grant GT
steering wheel really kick things up a notch, giving the car a
super-cool Art Deco look when combined with the lime green/light
blue paint inside and out. A full array of white-faced Stewart
Warner gauges ahead of the driver set the tone in the cockpit and
keep an accurate eye on the engine's vitals, and just below the
dash a custom panel was installed to house the controls and vents
for the R134a A/C system. A tilt column with a Grant GT wheel make
it feel more contemporary, as does the Lokar shifter inside the
middle console, and this '48 further amenities in power windows,
seatbelts, and a Pioneer AM/FM/CD head unit that pumps tunes
through upgraded speakers stashed throughout the cabin. Custom
upholstery in the headliner and door panels looks awesome,
especially with those embedded flames at the flanks. The back seat
is reasonably sized for full-sized adults, so it was appropriately
upholstered to match, and there's a good-sized trunk that was
finished to match as well, complete with super-cool bespoke
panels.
It isn't a horsepower monster, but this good-looking Ford is ready
to cruise thanks to a 350 cubic inch Chevy V8. Powered by an
Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and Edelbrock intake manifold, and
HEI ignition system, it's a strong runner with a fat torque curve
to get the big coupe up and running without working too hard. The
block's been dressed-to-impress with flame-etched chrome valve
covers at the flanks and a chrome air cleaner up top, while chrome
accessories like the modern alternator and A/C compressor really
pop out from the blacked-out engine bay. A TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission and 10-bolt rear end mean it's friendly around town
and on the highway, with plenty of pop up and down the throttle. A
stainless custom dual exhaust system with chambered mufflers
provides an old-school soundtrack, while power steering and power
front disc brakes ensure an easy drive every time out. Rolling
stock includes chrome Baby Moon wheels wrapped in 225/70/14 front
and 235/70/15 rear Cooper Cobra white-letter radials that finish
off the look perfectly.
Nicely restored and obviously built to drive, this cool Ford
streetrod is a painless way to get a cool old car without spending
a fortune. Call today!
