Vehicle Description
Offered here is a beautiful 1940 Ford Standard Tudor street rod
finished in gloss Black over Bright Red & White combination
interior! It features a GM crate 350ci V8 delivering 290 horsepower
to a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission and 9" rear axle fitted
with 3.00:1 gearing! It all combines for super smooth acceleration,
and lower cruising rpm's at highway speeds! Options and accessories
include Vintage Air Slimline under dash heat/air system with
electric cooling fan, tilt steering column, Auto Meter classic
style gauges with tachometer, dual outside mirrors, front
seatbelts, carpeted floor mats, and more! It retains an original
style AM radio in the dash that is not currently operational due to
the 12-volt conversion along with a roof mounted antenna. An
accessory radio unit was fitted temporarily inside the glovebox
that was later removed. The antenna for this set-up remains
attached behind the rearview mirror.
It retains an original 1940 all-steel body & fenders which were all
stripped to bare metal before being repainted approximately 12
years ago. All exterior stainless steel moldings, emblems and trim
were retained including door handles, chrome grill, bumpers and
headlight surrounds! This restorer was not new to custom
restorations having built multiple street rod vehicles before, with
every intention of driving his vehicles throughout the year. The
engine compartment has a great appearance with a white painted
firewall and Mr. 40's louvered inner fender panels, along with some
added accent pinstriping in red. The engine is fitted with an
Edelbrock aluminum intake and 600cfm carburetor, along with
polished aluminum finned valve covers and air cleaner assembly
dressed with Chevrolet orange to better match the engine block. It
makes for a nice touch when the hood is open! The engine is also
equipped with a Mallory Unilite electronic ignition system allowing
for easy tuning and better hot starts while out on tours!
Underneath, an original 1940 chassis was provided through Heinzman
Street Rods being upfitted with an independent front suspension
system using Heidt's Hot Rod Shop Mustang II crossmember kit with
tubular upper & lower control arms, heavy-duty shocks, power rack &
pinion steering, vacuum power front disc brakes; and Chassis
Engineering's parallel leaf spring set-up, Ford 9" axle, and
traditional shocks at the rear. It incorporates a front anti-sway
bar for superior road manners. On the ground are 15" Wheel Smith
Smoothie steel wheels also finished in gloss black with chrome Ford
Deluxe hubcaps wrapped in Auburn Deluxe Radial tires measuring
5.60R15 up front and 8.20R15 at the rear! It gives this Standard
Tudor a great stance and excellent ride qualities!
The interior was professionally refinished with a traditional
ribbed pattern on the doors and seats in a pleasing red and white
color combination. The red 2-spoke Ford V8 steering with matching
red dash and carpeting add to a classic style for a clean overall
presentation! It shows 6,684 miles on the odometer since completion
and was recently serviced to include new intake gasket, tuning of
the carburetor, fresh engine oil with filter, recharged a/c system,
installation of a new fuel sending unit, fuel filter, thermostat,
new front sway bar bushings; flushed coolant system, and topped of
transmission and axle fluids, along with lubricating the chassis.
It really is a terrific cruiser, ready for the next owner to use
and enjoy with confidence! Please feel free to call with questions
or to schedule a chance to see it in person! Thanks for
looking!
