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1948 Ford Convertible Motor City Flathead V8

Vehicle: 1948 Ford Convertible Motor City Flathead V8-286 cubic inch
Owner: Ron Contact Brian	Location: Casa Grande, Arizona	Email: Click Here	Phone: 208-890-0337
Description
This very nice drop-top fat-fender Ford brings it all together with period factory style and proudly boasts a hopped up "Motor City Flathead V8". Resting on a complete and thorough body off restoration, there is an extensive file included that breaks down just about every component, chassis, body mounts etc. Over the years, this solid fat-fender has been owned by 2 very prominent automotive collections. Showing only light patina/age/use, the Cabernet paint presents wonderful character, the panel fit is spot on and the trim fit is exceptional. Rapidy Rap, solid & sweet... Please visit our "Narrated" 13+ 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: All steel non-modified body, whistle straight Cabernet single stage, professional type complete and thorough body-off restoration (approx 20yrs young), restored factory bright-work/grill/bumpers, excellent panel fit & body color floor pans, OEM script glass, tan hartz cloth convertible top, restored top bows & hardwood components and steel wheels w/deluxe trim... Engine Compartment: Documented "Motor City Flathead" engine #S-174, 59A 286ci V-8 engine featuring 3 3/8 bore, 4" Merc crankshaft, polished aluminum Offenhauser intake manifold, dual "48" Stromberg carburetors & Offy cylinder heads, Motor City full race camshaft w/adjustable lifters, Isky valve springs, stainless Super Flow valves (unleaded fuel friendly), Mallory electronic ignition, aluminum radiator w/electric cooling fan, full flow oil system and dual exhaust w/Smitty mufflers... Drive-Train & Chassis: Ford 3-speed floor shift manual transmission, factory rear differential updated w/354 ratio, factory Vin# chassis/frame, stock steering suspension w/dropped front axle, gas shocks, front stabilizer bar, factory buggy spring/wish-bone style rear suspension & hydraulic drum brakes... Interior & Related: Factory seating & period style cloth upholstery, rubber floor mat, Maple wood-grain dash & garnish moldings, Ididit tilt steering column & leather wrapped Banjo steering wheel, VDO gauges in factory bezels, rebuilt speedo/clock, rebuilt Wonder Bar radio (not connected or tested), Clarion AM/FM/CD audio (glove box mount), rebuilt Heat/Defrost and Newport 2-Speed wipers...
Known Facts
Free and Clear Private Party Titled in Arizona SOLD TO SWITZERLAND Sorry You Missed It...

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Questions? Contact Brian 208-890-0337