
1940 Ford Custom "The Connoisseur’s Custom" by Bob McNutt
This striking hot rod features a 1939 Ford coupe body on a 1940 Ford frame, painted in Azure Blue with quad headlights and a 4" chopped roof. Known as "The Connoisseur’s Custom," it's powered by a 283ci V8 and showcases exquisite custom touches such as Lincoln-sourced quarter panels and a hand-formed chrome-plated grille.
- Built by:
- Bob McNutt
- Location:
- Kaiser, Missouri
- Vehicle:
- 1940 Ford Custom
- Engine:
- Chevrolet 283ci V8
- Cost:
- $44,013
- Power:
- -
- Torque:
- -
- Weight:
- -
- Balance:
- -
- Wheels:
- Chrome steel wheels with 7.50-14 Goodyear Custom Super Cushion bias-ply whitewall tires
- Exterior:
- Pancaked hoodQuad headlights
- Interior:
- 1948 Lincoln quarter panelsAir conditioningPancaked hoodModified 1941 Mercury bumpersChrome-plated copper grille
- Chassis:
- Front and rear transverse leaf springs
- Powertrain:
- Rochester four-barrel carburetor
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