CONTACT JEFF AT 570 977 0741. Up for sale and your consideration is one of the most iconic and most highly sought after street rods / hot rods in the world. Nothing is more recognizable in the classic car scene than a '40 Ford Deluxe Coupe. From its classic lines, ig fenders and swept roof nothing says old school cool quite like the '40 Ford. This car has the classic look of the 50s and 60s era hot rods. Hot Rod flat black paint, right red wheels and wide whites give it the look and the patina from days long gone. Add in a healthy 300+ horsepower motor and you have a car that is a blast to drive. But don't let the old school look of this car fool you. It was professionally built with all top of the line components and modern conveniences like power steering, ilt steering wheel, ower windows, ower locks and automatic transmission that makes it drive like any modern car and it also makes it a car that anyone can drive. Please take the time to look over all 24 photos that I have here on this ad. This car is in turn key and drive anywhere condition. It is "enjoy the day you buy it ready to go"condition. The only money you need to put into the car is what you put into the gas tank unless you wish to improve something to your specific liking. I have in hand a Pennsylvania title for this car in my name. The car is titled correctly as a 1940 Ford. It is correctly titled as well with Antique status. It does have a Reconstructed brand on the title due to a state reissued Vin # because of originally being built as a Street Rod/ Hot Rod since the car was altered from stock condition. The state of Pennsylvania produces a "Special Vin# and Title# plate that gets affixed to the firewall, hich it is on the passenger side under the hood. The Vin # issued to the car is SW98240PA. The vin # and title # are also correctly documented on the PA title. There is absolutely no issue for the title going to any other state or any other country at all. Again the title is in hand and in my name.I have very comprehensive documentation on this car documenting the build. I have a large folder full of part numbers, arts lists, eceipts, nstruction manual, nstruction sheets, nd specification sheets for every single thing on this car. This '40 Ford has just been serviced including a fresh engine oil and filter change, nd a fresh transmission fluid and filter change. A new set of spark plugs were also just installed along with a new air filter element. I have two sets of keys for the car. There is keys for the ignition. keys to lock the trunk and keys to lock the gas cap. There is power door locks on the car which are operated by a key fob. I have both key fobs as well. Everything works on the car. Lights, urn signals, orn, ipers, ower windows, adio, as gauge and all gauges, tereo system etc. Again this car is in turn key drive and enjoy condition. This car has 9574 miles on its entire driveline since its professional build from 2001-2004. The body is in excellent shape and it is all steel. The original frame was retained however modified for the build. Following is a list of all the upgrades to the car based on all the documentation that I have which will go with the car. If any prospective buyer has any questions as to the condition or integrity I encourage and extend the offer for an in person viewing by appointment during the auction period to answer any questions that any prospective buyer may have.
SUSPENSION:
Front end is a Mustang II front end with Mustang cross member and Heidt's narrow arms. Spindles are stock mustang. Rear end has TCI Springs with heavy duty shocks.
STEERING:
Power steering is accomplished by a 1981 Thunderbird rack and pinion. Steering column is from a 1977 Caprice. Steering wheel is a Grant Challenger series with a tilt wheel steering column. Steering shaft is set up with Borgenson shaft couplers and Borgeson universals. A new GM power steering pump was installed.
BRAKES:
Brakes are front disc brakes and rear drum brakes with a manual dual master cylinder. Brakes work great. All new brake lines and hoses were used. Functional brake light switch, unction emergency brake, nd functional 3rd brake light. New brake calipers and master cylinder were all installed.
ENGINE:
The GM 350 motor installed is a GM Goodwrench Crate Motor with an Edelbrock 272 cam, oller rockers, igh volume oil pump. Edelbrock performance package including intake manifold and 1406 electric choke carburetor. HEI distributor. Block hugger headers, ual exhaust with Cherry Bomb Vortex mufflers. Sounds fantastic. Vintage style aluminum finned air cleaner and valve covers top off the motor in a classic look. Engine runs consistently at 50+psi of oil pressure and produces a very respectable 300+ horsepower.
TRANSMISSION:
The transmission is a completely rebuilt GM Turbo 400 unit. It has a shift kit, rans cooler in the radiator, eutral safety switch and electric kick down. The shifter is a floor mounted B&M performance slapstick unit. The driveshaft and universals are new customs from Vanderley's.
REAR DIFFERENTIAL:
The rear end is a 10-Bolt GM unit from a 1985 Monte Carlo with 3.08 gears and open rear. It was completely rebuilt from new brake drums to pinion seal.
WHEELS & TIRES:
Wheels are 15X5 front and 15X8 rear powder coated red with classic wide whites. Tires are in like new condition. Proper geometry was executed to give the car the right stance and rake.
COOLING:
The radiator is a Walker Cobra Cool Mate. There is a thermostatically controlled 16" Walker electric pusher fan. Also a 16" Vintage overflow tank. Car consistently runs at 180 degrees.
INTERIOR:
Dash is set up with Boyd Coddington vintage style gauges monitoring every engine function. There is a nice stereo system that works well. Digital readout and 12 disc changer in the trunk. Battery is located behind the seat. Seat is simple southwest motif. Door panels are also simple. Power windows are operated by Bob Drake window cranks that you push or pull to make the windows go up and down. Power door locks are operated by key fob remote. There is no headliner however there is headliner bows in car. Entire roof is covered in Dynamat insulation. Floor has no carpet but there is floor mats. Interior is simple yet functional. No clearance issues. Car is very easy to get in and out of. Trunk is set up with a top mounted spare tire.
Please check my 100% positive feedback and buy with confidence. After reading this entire ad and looking over all the pictures please feel free to ask any and all questions on this '40 Ford. All questions will be answered before and not after the sale. Again if any prospective buyer has any questions as to the cars condition orintegrity then I encourage an in person viewing of the car by appointment during the auction period to satisfy any questions that you may have. I am an honesteBay seller looking to complete an honest sale here. I have accurately and honestly described this car to the best of my knowledge. Again I have a Pennsylvania title for this car in my name. The titlewill be properly processed by a Pennsylvania notary into the new owners name. The winning buyer using either the buy it now or at the end of the auction will be required to complete an Ebay required $300. Paypal deposit to commit to the sale. Following is the terms of the sale: A funds in hand purchase and a local pickup of the car is the most encourage,preferred and accepted means of completing the sale. Any other method of payment must be discussed with me andapproved by me first before completion of the sale. The title and car will only be released after payment for it is made and verified. This car is sold in AS-IS condition with NO expressed, mplied, ritten or spoken warranty or guarantee of any kind whatsoever. The day that you buy the car it then becomes your car. If you the buyer has any questions on the car before you buy it then give me a call and I will be happy to set up an appointment at your convenience for an in person viewing to answer any and all questions that you may have. Again all questions will be answered before and not after the sale. If a buyer requests shipping it will be their financial responsibility. To be clear on that statement, live in northeast Pennsylvania. If you live in California 3000 miles away then it is going to be expensive to have the car shipped to you. That does not make the value of my car worth any less. If you live 5 miles away from me does that make my car worth more money? Of course not. So understand that shipping costs are a necessary evil to move freight from point A to point B. If you don't like the cost of shipping then you will have to take that issue up with yourshipper, ot me. I am very easy to get along with and wish nothing more than a pleasant sale. So lastly if you theprospective buyer have any questions at all on this fantastic 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe then please don't hesitate to CONTACT JEFF AT 570 977 0741. Thanks and good luck.