1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe

1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe

Owner(s): Don Avise

City / State: West Des Moines, Iowa

Club: ISRA

Builder: Self

Engine details: 1979 Chevrolet 350 Factory, stock

Transmission: 1979 Chevrolet 350

Rear-end / ratio: 1967 Mustang 3.00 ratio

Front suspension: 4 bar independent

Front Brakes: Disc, Mopar 11in rotors

Rear suspension: 1967 Mustang

Rear brakes: 1967 Mustang drum

Wheels: Early wheel company, special order steel

Body modifications: 1940 Stock

Paint type / color: PPG Vanilla Shake

Gauges: Stewart Warner

Interior goodies: Stereo, A/C-heat-defrost, electric wipers, electric cowl vent, cruise control

Awards: 

Numerous

Cool story: 

Purchased frame and complete 40 Ford body in 1969. I've owned for 56 years, 1st built as a drag car. Ran D/gas class. 1975 built car into street rod, Mopar 426, 4 speed. 1st rod run Ft. Dodge Idlers 1975. 1994 rebuilt as restorod, 350 Chevry all power accessories. Driven to shows all over midwest. Mpls to Texas, Indianapolis to Jackson Hole, WY Grand Tetons. 50 years of FUN! Still going to car events when I'm able, I'm 85 now.