1939 Ford Cabover COE

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1939 Ford Cabover Engine (C.O.E.)
This is an excellent driving truck. Turn-key and ready to go. I built this COE over the last several years. It has ~125 miles on the build. The truck is built on a 2002 chassis with modern brakes, T5 5-speed transmission and a freshly rebuilt Flathead V8 engine. Everything works as it should. This truck is ready for the road.
Registered and titled in my name in TN. Clean title in hand. Located in Ooltewah, TN. Just 1 mile off Interstate 75, exit 11 in TN.
I welcome anyone to come and see it in person and drive it yourself. I prefer to deal in person but I will also be happy to work with your transporter. This COE is located in a secure, graveled area that is very easy for a large transporter to maneuver. Every detail you’ll need can be found below but I’m also happy to answer any questions. I have all paperwork, receipts and hundreds of build photos that I'll be happy to share.
Vehicle Overview

· 1939 Ford (C.O.E) Cabover Engine Truck

· Titled & Registered in my name in TN; clean title in hand

· 5-Speed T5 Transmission

· Power steering

· Built on 2002 Dodge chassis

· Chassis from: 2002 4.7-liter V8, Sport SXT Durango

· 116” wheelbase length

· Flatbed length is 110” & width is 80” (barnwood bed rails are easy to remove and then you have a flatbed)

· 189” total length

· 86” total height

· Rear axle ratio: 3.55

· Tires: 275/50R22

· Wheels: 22" GM transporter wheels

· Converted to 12V, all new 12-circuit wire harness & fuse block

· All new front windshield seals and rear window seal

Engine

· Ford Flathead 59A heavy duty truck engine 239ci (approx. 15mpg)

· Totally Rebuilt Engine (~125 miles since rebuild)

· New aluminum pistons and molly rings

· Stainless valves

· Adjustable lifters

· Stock cam and crank

· Stromberg E-Fire distributor (electronic ignition) (12v)

· Pertronix 12v coil 40011, 1.5 ohm (required for Stromberg e-fire)

· PowerGen 12v 90amp alternator

·Belts are Gates Truck & Bus 643 (F4D) or Gates TR20544

· Borg Warner T5 5-speed (new bearings, seals, synchros & small parts kit)

· Tag number: 1352-145

· Code: P from 1989 GM S-Truck

· Gear ratios: 1st: 3.76, 2nd: 2.37, 3rd: 1.49, 4th: 1.00, 5th: 0.86, Reverse: 3.76

· Hydraulic clutch / throw-out bearing

· All new upper and lower control arm kits (all new bushings, joints, link ends, etc)

· FoMoCo electric power steering pump to hydraulic rack & pinion

· Front & Rear sway bars

· Rear coil-over shocks

· Original COE steering column drops down to an offset steering box and then drops to the Dodge rack & pinion (very clean and looks factory)

· Restored original Ford 91-99 carburetor from Charlie Price Vintage Speed

· Phenolic carb spacer

· Fuel filter: 33002

· New Gas tank: GM55A

· Fuel sender: SUCP01 (0-30ohm)

· Fuel neck kit: FN5012

· Stock flathead mechanical fuel pump

· 58PRM (Replaced 11/24/2025)

· Gauges are: “New Vintage USA” 37215-02 2 Gauge Kit Woodward Series 4 3/8" Beige (fits original 1939 circular dash holes)

· GPS speedometer / odometer sending unit (calibrated and very accurate)