Vehicle Description
The 1940 Fords were gorgeous vehicles, no two ways about it. Heck,
when the pickup truck looks this good, you know you've done
something right in the styling department. This 100% steel pickup
is a fresh professional build with all the upgrades, and yes, Ford
fans, it's got Blue Oval power, too!
The screaming orange paint isn't subtle but when you build
something that looks like this, you really want to get noticed.
This is not some fiberglass replica but an all-steel 1940 Ford
pickup that's been skillfully and tastefully modified to create a
show-stopping machine. The '40 Ford pickup borrowed the '39 Ford
passenger car front end, and there just aren't many better ways to
start than that. A lot of the chrome was shaved, including the door
handles, but things like the body moldings, awesome teardrop
headlights, and that V-shaped grille all remain in place. The
finish is spectacular, with a deep shine that represents cubic
dollars and enough man-hours that someone could have funded their
retirement on it. A hard-shell tonneau cover converts the bed into
the world's biggest trunk and a custom rear roll pan incorporates
the exhaust tips and recessed license plate holder. It's been
driven 3337 miles since it was built, so there might be one or two
tiny signs of use, but if you want a vehicle that can drive
cross-country and still win a big trophy at just about any show,
this is definitely it.
The completely custom interior is tasteful and beautifully built.
Bucket seats wrapped in tan leather make it as comfortable as your
daily driver, while a fabricated center console adds practicality
with a pair of cup holders and courtesy lights. The dash is still
factory stock, but it's been filled with Classic Instruments gauges
in a woodgrained fascia that looks completely appropriate here.
Colorado Customs supplied a billet wheel that matches the rolling
stock and all the creature comforts are included: A/C, tilt column,
power windows, and an AM/FM/CD stereo in its own overhead console.
The stereo's amplifier is showcased between the seats and has been
painted to match the bodywork, and there's a thumping subwoofer
just underneath. Seat belts are a great idea from a safety
standpoint and you'll find the FAST fuel injection controller
neatly stashed inside the center console.
If you can look past all the chrome and polished aluminum under the
hood, you'll find a stout 302 cubic inch V8, better known as the
5.0. This one is fueled by the aforementioned FAST fuel injection
system, which sits atop an Edelbrock intake manifold and lights the
fires with a Mallory Unilite system. That all means that it starts
instantly and idles well even when it's cold, and with a
professional tune, it drives beautifully. A serpentine belt drive
system allows the accessories to stack close to the block, and as
you can see, it's artfully dressed to win trophies. It's backed by
an AOD 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission, which slots neatly
between the original frame rails. That frame has been heavily
reinforced, then fitted with a custom K-member with rack-and-pinion
steering and air bags, while the 9-inch rear end hangs on a
traditional 4-link setup. That air suspension allows you to
fine-tune the ride height, so don't let our photos fool you: this
sucker looks right from any angle. Staggered Colorado Custom billet
aluminum wheels are fitted with 215/45/17 front and 255/45/18 rear
performance radials that tuck under the fenders perfectly.
Incredibly well built, beautiful to look at, and a pleasure to
drive, this gorgeous Ford pickup delivers everything you've ever
wanted from a street rod and then some. Call now!
