1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Restoration

Rebuilt Engine | Rebuilt Transmission | Lincoln Zephyr Gears

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23054612

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
N49882
Lot Number:
23054612
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
00 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
4.9L V8
Drive Type:
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Maroon
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
California
  • 1939 MY Ford Deluxe Convertible Restoration
  • Current owner reports rebuilt engine by Red's Heads in Sacramento, CA
  • Current owner reports 6000 miles since engine rebuild
  • Current owner reports engine bored with flathead talk 3/8 x 3/8
  • Current owner reports new high-pressure oil pump
  • Current owner reports ¾ street cam with adjustable tappets
  • Current owner reports aluminum fly wheel with a steel clutch
  • Racing clutch system
  • Current owner reports 2-carb manifold
  • Mallory ignition
  • Hedman headers
  • Porter Mufflers exhaust system
  • Current owner reports new high compression aluminum heads
  • Current owner reports rebuilt transmission with Lincoln Zephyr gears
  • Current owner reports 3.54 rear end gears
  • Current owner reports rebuilt radiator
  • Current owner reports new biscuit type shocks
  • Current owner reports thermostat-controlled pancake fan
  • Current owner reports all chrome parts re-chromed
  • 12V electrical system
  • Current owner reports new lights
  • Upholstered interior

Overview of 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Restoration For Sale by Owner

This 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Restoration is a proud member of the 1937 Ford series that ran for four model years. Available in no less than ten body styles during its production run in the United States and Australia, these classic Thirties Fords are firmly cemented in American automotive history. The car in question here has undergone a significant restoration effort and has just 6,000 miles since then. Furthermore, it's received a few enhancements under the skin to make it go surprisingly swiftly when the mood strikes.

Exterior and Interior

You might think it's a black car at first glance, but the very dark shade of maroon paint on this 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Restoration can be deceiving. The car looks stunning, with its black canvas top and reportedly new lights. We're also told that all chrome parts have been re-chromed, which explains why they look so shiny and new. Inside, you'll find a brown and black interior with reupholstered seats and mostly original fittings. There are three auxiliary gauges mounted in the center console for monitoring battery voltage, water temperature, and oil pressure, which is important when you've got a significantly enhanced powertrain that we'll get to in just a moment. We also spot a RadioShack CB radio installed beneath the clock in the dash.

Engine

This 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Restoration has a newer and more powerful 4.9L V8 under the hood, as we are told by the current owner. It's said to have been rebuilt by Red's Heads in Sacramento, CA. Part of the rebuild has included boring the engine with flathead talk 3/8 by 3/8, installing a new high-pressure oil pump, fitting a ¾ street cam with steel tappets, and an aluminum flywheel which pairs with a steel clutch and racing clutch system. There's also said to be Hedman headers, Mallory ignition, aluminum high-compression heads, and a 2-carb manifold. Drive goes to the rear wheels via a rebuilt manual transmission with Lincoln Zephyr gears and a rebuilt 3.54 rear end. We're also informed that the radiator has been rebuilt, and a thermostat-controlled pancake fan has been fitted. Elsewhere, there are new biscuit-type shocks fitted.

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