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Please message me with questions at: adrieneammaruschak@uk7.net .
This vehicle is was finished with it's restoration in the early 90's. It is a great driver quality car that has one
many awards over the last 20 years in many shows and on the track. The car has only had one owner since it's Hot
Rod Restoration. The car was built from a desire that the man had since he was a teenager and turned into a life
long dream. He owned 9 of these cars over his life before he decided this one would be his perfect canvas.
1940
FORD
DELUXE
BUSINESS CLASS
OPERA COUPE
The 2-dr. Business Coupe (aka "opera coupe") had the jump seats and came in both Standard and Deluxe trims. The
2-dr. Five-Window Coupe had a package tray behind the front seat in lieu of the jump seats, and also came in both
Standard and Deluxe trims. There were various differences in Standard and Deluxe trims, such hood, front grill,
dash, instrument cluster, number of tail lights, hub caps, upholstery fabric, etc. Both types of Standard coupe
could have the 60hp or 85hp engine, but the Deluxe was only available with the 85hp engine.
1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Facts and Figures
Chassis:
Front Suspension ----------------------Mustang II with coil-over shock absorbers
Rear Suspension -----------------------Corvette Independent 1978
Front Brakes ----------------------------11 inch Disc
Rear Brakes -----------------------------11 inch Disc
Steering ----------------------------------Manual Rack and Pinion
Wheels Front / Rear ------------------14x6 / 15x7 Chrome Reverse
Tires Front / Rear ----------------------B.F. Goodrich TA Radial 205/70Rx14 235/70x15
Body:
Style ---------------------------------------Deluxe Coupe
Material ----------------------------------Steel
Manufacturer ---------------------------Ford Motor Co.
Mirrors -----------------------------------Cowl Mounted
Bumpers ---------------------------------Polished SS
Paint Type / Color ---------------------Dupont Centari/ 1970 Camaro Hugger Orange
Interior:
Upholstry / Color ----------------------Cloth Velour / Black
Seat Front / Rear ----------------------Tea's Design / Hand Made
Gauges -----------------------------------V.D.O Tack Sun
Wiring ------------------------------------by Owner
Power Options -------------------------Windows, Seat, Cruise Control, Air Conditioning
Drivetrain:
Engine -----------------------------------Dodge
Displacement --------------------------440
Induction --------------------------------3 Holley 2bbl Factory Six Pack
Transmission ---------------------------727 Torqueflite
A TRUE BLAST FROM THE PAST
1940 Ford Coupe
Classic street rod. 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe. All-steel body. Engine: Dodge 440 w/3 Holley 2 barrel carb. 727
Torqueflite transmission. 1977 Mustang II front suspension. 1978 Corvette Independent rear suspension. Front & rear
brakes 11-inch disc. Interior black cloth velour. Power windows & seats, cruise, air conditioning.
Drivetrain : 1970 Dodge 440
Six-Pack edelbrock
Air Scoop/ AMR Cleaner
It has a 727 Torque Flite
Chassis Stock Frame boxed with front and rear cross member changer
Front Suspension is independent with coil over
Shocks by Carrera
Independent rear suspension is out of a corvette
1970 440 CUBIC INCH DODGE BORED .030 OVER
HEADS WORKED
SIX PACK CARBS
STAINLESS STEEL MPOAR EDELBROCK AIR SCOOP BREATHER FEEDING THE CARBS
3.08 REAR GEAR
27.5 TIRE DIAMETER
RPM MPH
1000 26.573
2000 53.146
3000 79.719
4000 106.292
5000 132.865
6000 159.438
track stats :
Dial
R/T .556
60' 1.576
330 4.510
1/8 6.988
MPH 98.78
1000 9.147
1/4 10.995
MPH 121.55
1977 MUSTANG II FRONT END
14 X 6 FRONT WHEELS
15 X 7 REAR WHEELS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 727 TORQUE FLITE
1970 CHEVROLET CAMARO ORANGE DUPONT CENTARI
ALL INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION
weighs 3510 lbs
The car was built from 1985 till the early 90's
CAR SHOWS FROM IOWA TO FLORIDA EVER SINCE
POWER WINDOWS
POWER SEAT
TILT STEERING WHEEL
ALL STEEL BODY
CUSTON FIT BRA TO AVOID ROCK CHIPS WHEN DRIVEN
CAR COVER
TIRES ARE IN LIKE NEW GREAT SHAPE
CUSTOM INTERIOR FROM DASH TO TRUNK
SEMI HORN
CB
MUSICAL HORN THAT PLAYS 50 PLUS SONGS
SEE ALL THE AWARDS AND TROPHIES IN THE PHOTOS !
AND LOTS MORE !
This was their family Jewel. Growing up and raising kids while
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