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Ford 1940 Custom Coupe Hot Rod Pre World War II - $1 (Oakland)
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Earle Bruce Hot Rod History Pre-world war II: After signing a long-term film contract with 20th century fox Mr Bruce walked into the local dealership Al Steubing Ford with a $1000 bill and purchased the brand new 1940 car September 15th 1939. Next, he took it to the corner of Fairfax and Melrose in Hollywood to a small body shop owned and operated by Jimmy Summers.The best metal and paint hands that existed anywhere with metal man Roy Hagy. I told him to cut the son of a bitch! I ordered 4 and 3/4 inches reshaped the top fill in the rear side windows. Make the back windows smaller. Throw away the running boards door handles and the Chrome. All hammer, welding construction. Custom interior by Eddie Martinez. Then the war broke out and he enlisted in the Air Force. When he returned he owned a few bars in Hollywood continued acting and was very active in the hot rod scene.
Mechanical specifications :
59-A Engine Less than 600 miles on it -Weiand Supercharger - Kong Jackson 2- Piece aluminum heads first to be able to run Nitro - Ed Winfield R-1 cam shaft - Adjustable Tappets from Gene Scott in Rosemead, Ca - Transmission 26 tooth Zephyr - Rear end 3:78 gears. Over the years, it has been in many hot rod magazines and won awards for the car with racing history. There is documentation of the car history. Earle passed away 5/14/09. Now up for sale. It's a great museum piece for anyone's collection. Located Los Angeles, Ca $50,000