1940 Ford Pickup on 2040-cars

Year:1940 Mileage:1

Location:

Mara, British Columbia, Canada

Advertising:

Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Engine:350 V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller

Year: 1940
Sub Model: Rat Rod
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Other Pickups
Trim: original
Drive Type: V8 automatic
Mileage: 1

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

1940 Ford Rat Rod Pickup

***NO RESERVE***

Description: Custom frame with air suspension, custom 18" chrome wheels, modified 350 (estimated at 450 HP), reworked automatic transmission

Body: Box has been shortened about 4" with floor removed to accommodate frame and suspension, included with the auction is a custom made (from Liquid Steel) recessed firewall not installed, the cab is in very good condition with the seat riser, there is some floor rust but the this section should be modified to accept the transmission tunnel, doors are complete and close well, cab corners have very little rust, dash is complete, original and uncut. The body is in the mock-up stage for fitting, hood hinges are new.

Interior: The interior is complete and unrestored, the original bench seat is included, some glass is cracked, the steering column is from a 49 Mercury.

Parts included but not shown: 2 air pumps, 4 solenoids, air tank, special build recessed firewall.

History: I bought this truck from a friend who ran into financial difficulties and was forced to sell it. We had hoped he would recover and be able to buy it back, but a year has gone by and he called and said that wasn't likely to happen. He spent over 30K getting it to this stage, he had no intention of doing paint or bodywork but everything else was going to be high end, and as a result the work done to this point is first class.

Location: The truck is located near Salmon Arm British Columbia a few hours from the Washington border. If the truck is sold to a US buyer I can help with the paperwork I've done it many times in the past, its not dificult

Shipping: I can help locate shipping however it takes a lot of time so I will not give shipping quotes during the auction and then only to the winning bidder.

Contact: You can email any questions or call me directly at 1-250-515-1110

Payment: Payment must be received within 4 days of the end of the auction in the form of cash when the truck is picked up, official bank check (must clear before delivery) or a bank wire transfer.

Overall: In my opinion this is one of the best looking rat rods I've seen, although not finished most of the hard and expensive work is done. I have a large classic car collection and I'm out of space otherwise I would finish it and keep it. I'm offering it unreserved with a low starting bid so if you want a great deal on a really neat rat rod this is your chance. The truck is for sale locally so I may end the auction early. There is no buy it now price but you can make an offer.

Thanks for looking

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