Frame Off Built Custom Pickup 408 V8 5 Speed Manual A/C Rack & Pinion

eBay template information@RKMotorsCharlotte. com 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC. 28269. US 1940 Ford Pickup Frame Off Built Custom Pickup 408 V8 5 Speed Manual A/C Rack & Pinion Year: 1940 Type of vehicle title: Clear Primary color: Blue Mileage: 70 Transmission type: 5 Speed Manual Engine: 408 V8 Interior color: Tan Vehicle Info SUMMARYPurchased as a solid cruiser and body-off restored in 2013351 cubic inch Ford V8 / Bored and stroked to 408 cubic inchesTremec TKO600 5-speed manual transmission / Hydraulic clutchVintage Air conditioning / Custom Autosound audioHeavily modified chassis / Heavily upgraded suspensionOur sale includes restoration photos and restoration receiptsLightly modified body / Custom leather interiorBillet Specialties wheelsRack-and-pinion steering / Disc brakesFord 9-inch rear axleIn a world where smooth fiberglass street rods are a fact of life. finding a unique and authentic cruiser can be challenging. Some builds are dated and need to be modernized. while others are so thoroughly modern they'll be dated by next year. One of the best bets you can place is on a timeless creation like this all-steel Ford pickup. It's a fully sorted masterpiece that was carefully planned and bolted together by someone who definitely knew their way around a garage. The parts list includes familiar items like a small block V8. a smooth shifting 5-speed. brilliant paint and a thoroughly tweaked interior; but the execution of those items is what sets the truck apart. If you've been searching for a super cool hot rod that can be driven and shown with pride. this impressive Ford is the perfect solution!BODYWORK/TRIMWith its wind-swept design and classic good looks. the 1940 Ford has always been a rare and highly desirable line of cars. And not surprisingly. gearheads. customizers and 70 years' worth of fans have elevated it to one of hot rodding's greatest cultural icons. A trophy winning cruiser that benefitted from a 2013 body-off restoration. this awesome truck began a new life as a show stopping head turner. That restoration began when its voluptuous body was stripped all the way to bare metal. Once that metal was super solid and virtually seamless. a wood bed was complemented with stainless skid strips. A chopped bumper. massaged headlights. tweaked running boards and a custom roll pan joined smoked glass and select trim to provide the simple yet custom perfection that characterizes modern street rodding. Everything not polished was sealed in a smooth coat of brilliant blue 2-stage. And today. this sharp pickup is one sizzling classic that looks cooler than pretty much every car at any show its owner chooses to attend!ENGINEWhen that owner purchased this Ford it was all flathead. all the way. And. while the flathead is a nice novelty that provides a really authentic ownership experience. serious road chops require serious upgrades. Built by Riverside Machine Shop of Charleston. Tennessee. the truck's serious chops come in the form of a 351 cubic inch V8. And that block's serious upgrades include being bored and stroked to 408 cubic inches of blue oval bliss. The mean mill's energy mixture is supplied by a big Holley carburetor. which is sandwiched between an Edelbrock RPM Air Gap intake and modified Cadillac 'bat wing' air cleaner. That mixture travels in to Pro Line Racing heads. which hang finned valve covers and polished breathers over high quality roller rockers and SRP pistons. That valvetrain combusts thanks to a roller timing set and requisite Comp roller cam. Fire for that combustion comes courtesy of an MSD Blaster 2 coil. an MSD Pro-Billet distributor and loomed Pertronix Flame-Thrower plug wires. That fire is kept in check by a Griffin aluminum radiator. which is mated to a big electric puller fan. A Billet Specialties Tru Trac system spins a polished Powermaster alternator above a reliable Ford water pump while spent gases are cycled through coated Sanderson headers. And first rate details. like billet hose fittings. stainless fluid lines and custom inner fenders. ensure the truck is more than just a random curbside attraction. DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSIONEvery good street rod has a solid foundation. Flip this Ford upside down and you'll find a roster of mechanical improvements that mix classic looks with modern mobility. A Tremec TKO600 5-speed spins comfortably between a billet steel flywheel. a Street & Performance pressure plate. a McLeod hydraulic clutch and a Lakewood bellhousing. That proven gearbox drives a body-matched Ford 9-inch. which pushes what appears to be a custom. thoroughly reinforced chassis. At the nose of that chassis. a Heidts Superide II front half props the engine up using proven coil-over-shocks and modern rack-and-pinion steering. At the back of that chassis. a modern 4-bar setup utilizes two more coil-overs to maintain ride height and increase grip. 4-wheel disc brakes are a welcome addition and big performance upgrade. There's a coated. mandrel-bent exhaust system that makes good use of polished. glasspack-style mufflers. Everything rides on tough looking Billet Specialties wheels. which spin 215/55R17 BF Goodrich Advantage T/As in front of 305/45R18 Nitto NT05Rs. And items like stainless fuel lines. a trusted Holley fuel pump and a polished stainless fuel tank finish an otherwise impressive canvas. INTERIORWrapped in striking Tan leather. this pickup's warm and welcoming interior looks straight out of a vintage Hot Rod magazine. A body-matched dash hangs clean Classic Instruments telemetry. modern Vintage Air climate control and a hidden Custom Autosound radio between polished foot pedals. a polished steering column and a leather-wrapped. banjo-style wheel. In front of that dash. a broad bench seat. partitioned for the driver and one lucky passenger. seems appropriate to the vintage feel of the truck's restoration. At the bottom of that seat. sleek carpet trims a curved shifter and polished hand brake in a combination of straight leather and mirrored stainless. At the sides of the passengers. simple door panels are dotted with small pulls and traditional handles. And above those panels. a custom leather headliner frames an oval rearview mirror. OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATIONRestoration photosRestoration receiptsA cam cardComponent manualsA remote for the truck's Custom Autosound stereoA chrome vanity plate and matching tag bracket'40s Fords have aged with more grace than most. wearing a design that's still capable of turning heads in its basic factory form. The restorer's decision to leave those basics alone and make only time-tested adjustments is a huge part of why this truck works so well. With its massaged motor. smooth-shifting 5-speed. comfortable interior and vintage swagger. you'll never tire of finding this custom in your garage. Stop watching opportunity pass you by. Add this classic to your collection today! About This Auction Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it. but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000. 00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have ZERO feedback on eBay. please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. We do not release our reserve prices. so please don't ask! If you see a car you like. don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear from eBay. it means that it was sold by other means. Because we advertise heavily in other mediums. we reserve the right to cancel any eBay listing at any time. If you would like to make a sales visit or arrange an inspection. we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with either yourself or your representative. To do so. contact Donald Bernard at (704)596-5211 or (704)773-4648. Donald's email address is: Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com. For those of you who need to fly in. we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also recommend accommodations within a short distance of our facility. About RK Motors Charlotte Hot Rod magazine named RK Motors Charlotte the #1 destination out of 57 possible places to visit across the United States. Destinations selected included car museums. driving schools. dragstrips. best drives and more. We are honored to have been the only classic car dealer selected. If you ever find yourself in Charlotte. NC give us a call. Our showroom is open by appointment only. Our 80. 00 sq. ft. retail showrooms are located in beautiful Charlotte. North Carolina. We usually have over 300 incredible cars on display. and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment. stop in and meet our staff. Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut- we do this because we love cars! Check out the feedback on our website from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately. and our cars even look better in person than in the pictures! We look forward to seeing you soon. Every car that you see for sale is in our physical possession and located at our main facility. 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC 28269. For sales and general information. call us at: (704)596-5211. Our Service Programs Under our innovative Seal of Approval Exit Service buying program. RK Motors Charlotte customers who pay full retail price for a vehicle. receive a comprehensive. multi-point vehicle Exit Service. carried out by our experienced ASE Certified Master Mechanics at the RKM Performance Center. Customers who purchase cars from RK Motors for less than full retail price. or customers who purchase a car and are trading in a vehicle. will receive our Basic Safety Check. performed by our certified and experienced ASE mechanics. prior to delivery of their car. Learn more about the key attributes of Our Service Programs. If you have any questions regarding our service programs. please contact a member of our sales team at (704)596-5211. For international buyers. please note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans worldwide for years. We can provide you with a firm quote for transport to any shipping port in the world in a sealed container and handle the process for you from start to finish. Our domestic and international ground transport solutions are enclosed only. If you wish to use an open carrier. you will need to arrange that. Our Transportation Manager. Gregory Smith. stands ready to help you with your transport & shipping needs. He can be reached at: Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com. About the RK Motors Performance Center Regardless if your vehicle is going through our Seal of Approval Exit Service. Basic Safety Check. routine maintenance or a full custom built to your exact specifications. the RKM Performance Center has the knowledge. experience and resources to fulfill your automotive needs. In the world of electronic fuel injection and computer diagnostics. even late model dealerships look a little uncomfortable working on pre-OBD1 cars. There are many independent mechanics and shops that may be able to help. but putting your prized classic in the hands of a stranger is a leap of faith at best. This is exactly why we created the RKM Performance Center. Being proud members of SEMA. ARMO. HRIA and the North Carolina Motorsports Association. the RKM Performance Center is a nationally recognized shop; best known for high level OEM restorations and custom builds. Comprised of ASE certified mechanics. including several Master Technicians. you can feel confident that your car is in capable hands. As fellow enthusiasts. they are passionate about cars and will treat yours with the respect it deserves. Tony Klein Consignment Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 440-413-0849 Tony. Klein@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gerry Notara Vice Presidentof Operations 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-235-2973 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4658 Gerry. Notara@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Donald Berard Sales Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4648 Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gregory Smith Transport Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-562-6226 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-562-6226 Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com Showroom 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC 28269 704. 596. 5211 info@RKMotorsCharlotte. com