| Time warp old school kool & incredibly well preserved, this sweet & timeless "40 Deluxe Coupe" was proudly featured on the cover of Street Rodder Magazine (circa 8/1987). Professionally built by the legendary Norm Francis of El Cajon, California, this well documented resto-rod has survived the test of time in true style, between 2 prominent So-Cal hot-rodders. The best part of owning a real "Hot-Rod" is often the history that goes with them and the overall character that they offer. "Heat Wave Hot, Surf's Up and All is Right with the World". Will you be the next caretaker, you will dig this car...
Please visit our "Narrated" 12 minute HD Video and detailed 72+ high resolution category specific photos. We welcome your call anytime, specific questions and/or purchase consideration... Equipment Body & Exterior: Originally restored/built by Norm Francis Street Rods of El Cajon, CA, Flame design by Thom Taylor, Cobalt Blue single stage paint by Jack White, Henry steel body & fenders, non-modified body w/wind wings, smoothed steel running boards, louvered hood, factory Deluxe trim & bright-work, Bitchin firewall and polished aluminum Halibrand knock off style wheels (14"F/15"R)... Engine & Power-train: Lincoln/Ford 460 V-8, polished aluminum "Edelbrock Performer 460" intake manifold, 750cfm Holley 4bbl carburetor, braided lines & AN fittings, billet MSD distributor, aluminum radiator w/flex fan, Be-Cool H2O water pump, cast exhaust manifolds w/custom dual rear exit exhaust, crank driven Lincoln power steering pump & Ford C6 automatic transmission... Chassis & Related: Factory chassis reinforced/updated by Norm Francis w/tubular cross-members, Heidt's IFS cross-member, power Rack-n-Pinion steering, Mustang II front suspension components, power front Disc brakes/drum rear, grill wheelie, traditional 4-bar rear suspension & Ford 9" rear end... Interior & Related: Custom gray cloth/leatherette combo interior upholstery/door-panels/carpet/trunk by Fidel Gonzales, custom bucket/bench w/flip down armrest, lap seat belts, bolt in rear jump seats, Air-Conditioning, Lincoln tilt/column shift, 1940 Ford steering wheel, smoothed Cobalt blue dash w/AC vents, custom VDO 5 gauge instrument panel... |
