1940 Ford Coupe A hobbyist’s body off restoration of a 40 Ford Deluxe Opera coupe. 59A Flathead with headers and Smithy mufflers. Aluminum radiator. New wiring. Electric fuel pump. Original trans and rear. Tube shocks. New parts used in the restoration include: floors, tail panel, Bob Drake deck lid, running board covers, glass channels, weather strips and seals. Interior redone using Chevy p/u seats in front, original ‘opera seats’ in the rear, headliner and wall panels replaced, trunk is carpeted. 15” Radial tires mounted on 50 Mercury wheels. Turn signals and heater. $18000.
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