1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe
1993 Ridler Award Winner built by Don’s Hot Rods in Germantown, Ohio. This is not just another 40 Ford. Over 8000 man hours with over 170 body modifications were put into this multiple award winning Hot Rod. No shortcuts taken here!! The construction and detail on this car is 2nd to none. Complete build history is available for inspection upon view of the car. The car is absolutely stunning in stance and appearance, the fit and finish of this car defies description in words, one has to actually see the automobile to fully appreciate the work of art it actually is. With countless top world class awards and numerous articles written about it, this car is truly a piece of Hot Rod History. Don’t let the age of this car fool you! It has been meticulously cared for and maintained. It has been kept in a completely climate controlled environment since it’s completion.
Body:
Way too many modifications to list them all here, But here are a few examples: All handles and trim shaved and smooth
Molded mirrors.
All panel gaps are within .020 of each other.
Doors extended.
Quarters extended.
Flush fit chevron front turn signals.
Flush fit chevron tail lights.
Flush fit one piece windshield.
Deck lid lips extended. All body panels flowed and worked to perfection.
Then covered in coats of Dana Red Lacquer and PPG clear by Don’s Hot Rods in Germantown, Ohio.
Please note: The paint and body work on this car is the original job done in 1992 when it was built and it still looks fantastic today!!!
No raw edges anywhere on this car, nor any unfinished areas including underneath.
Interior:
Mixture of wool and leather done by Lyons Custom Trim in Brookville Ohio.
Dash virtually completely remade by Don’s Hot Rods with sunken, canted Meter Gauges. Molded A/C.
Power windows with remote controls.
Concealed switches and controls.
Billet Specialities column and steering wheel.
6 way power seats from a turbo T-Bird.
Integrated roll bar.
Overhead console housing stereo, switches, and dome light.
Concealed flip up fuel door in trunk.
Concealed battery compartment.
10 disc CD shuttle.
Concealed wiring compartments.
Electric trunk latch.
The interior of this car is a work of art!!!
Engine and Drive Train:
371 Stroker built by Lingenfelter’s engineering in Decatur Indiana.
The power in this small Block is very impressive and fun to drive, also important to note it’s very drivable. 5 speed Richmond Gear Transmission.
Hydraulic Clutch with long linkages and shifter.
Hand made 1 7⁄8 headers by Don’s Hot Rods.
Engine Components include:
Nickel Block.
Billet Crank by Moldex.
Dart Heads.
Vertex Magneto.
Diamond Racing Pistons.
Plus much more.
Engine runs Strong, Cool and Smooth!!! 9” Ford rear end with strange engineering billet 31 spline axles. Billet 3rd member with Detroit Locker.
Engine Compartment:
Detailed to the max!!!
Handmade grill and radiator cover by Don’s Hot Rods.
Gas Shock hood supports.
Electric hood latch.
Handmade recovery tank.
Hand made fan shroud.
Water radiator.
Polished Stainless Steel radiator tubes.
All molded, flushed, and detailed to the max with paint, chrome, and polished aluminum and stainless steel components.
No exposed writing.
Chassis:
Just a Hobby frame rails.
Don’s Hot Rods X-Members.
Kugel Phase II independent front suspension with rack and pinion steering.
Polished stainless exhaust system.
Polished stainless rear 4 link.
Polished stainless third member cover integrated to rear end housing.
Wilwood disc brakes on all 4 wheels.
New Rock Valley gas tank.
Everything is molded, finished and detailed to the max!!! No unfinished areas to be found. BF Goodrich Tires around Billet Specialties Rims
