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<div>For many, a car can be considered the icon of certain time periods. But for those who consider themselves Hot Rodders, few cars are as beautiful or iconic as the 1940 Ford. It lends itself so well to rodding, perhaps why they are so popular in the hobby.<br />
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Over at <a href="http://www.bangshift.com/blog/Car-Feature-Jim-Sartori-s-Aluminum-FE-Powered-1940-Ford-Deluxe-Coupe.html" target="_blank">Bangshift</a> they have found a pristine example converted into an all-out, ten second drag car.<br />
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<img src="http://www.streetlegaltv.com/photos/data/547/40coupe1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /> <br />
<i>Pictures: Bangshift<br />
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Owner Jim Sartori found an all original ’40 coupe with just 55,000 miles on the odometer. After about 18 months it was transformed into a 10-second drag car, courtesy of a 485 all-aluminum big block Ford motor. The exterior was left largely stock, with the exception of two things. It uses Strange springs and coil-overs to give it that “I’m gonna get you” look.<br />
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<img src="http://www.streetlegaltv.com/photos/data/547/40coupe2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /> <br />
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The aluminum FE motor has been bored out to 485 inches (from 427) thanks to a <a href="http://www.scatcrankshafts.com/" target="_blank">Scat</a> crank and rods and <a href="http://www.rosspistons.com/" target="_blank">Ross</a> 12.5:1 compression pistons. There is a <a href="http://www.compcams.com/" target="_blank">Comp Cams</a> roller camshaft on the inside, <a href="http://www.edelbrock.com/" target="_blank">Edelbrock</a> Performer RPM aluminum heads, and a factory 427 dual riser intake topped with a pair of Chuck Nyutten carburetors. Fenderwell headers had to be used in order to cram the big block into the ’40, and Jim opted for small air cleaners so the hood didn’t have to be hacked either.<br />
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<img src="http://www.streetlegaltv.com/photos/data/547/40coupe3.jpg" border="0" alt="" /> <br />
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The car makes 610 horsepower at the wheels, and runs a 10.30’s at the drag strip. The interior is tight, although everything has a very professional look. But one has to wonder; were people just smaller way back when? I don’t imagine it to be a very comfortable, and in his interview with Bangshift Jim says he prefers his 8-second Mustang’s ride over the 1940. I’ll take either one, thank you.</div>
<div>For many, a car can be considered the icon of certain time periods. But for those who consider themselves Hot Rodders, few cars are as beautiful or iconic as the 1940 Ford. It lends itself so well to rodding, perhaps why they are so popular in the hobby.<br />
<br />
Over at <a href="http://www.bangshift.com/blog/Car-Feature-Jim-Sartori-s-Aluminum-FE-Powered-1940-Ford-Deluxe-Coupe.html" target="_blank">Bangshift</a> they have found a pristine example converted into an all-out, ten second drag car.<br />
<br />
<img src="http://www.streetlegaltv.com/photos/data/547/40coupe1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /> <br />
<i>Pictures: Bangshift<br />
</i><br />
Owner Jim Sartori found an all original ’40 coupe with just 55,000 miles on the odometer. After about 18 months it was transformed into a 10-second drag car, courtesy of a 485 all-aluminum big block Ford motor. The exterior was left largely stock, with the exception of two things. It uses Strange springs and coil-overs to give it that “I’m gonna get you” look.<br />
<br />
<img src="http://www.streetlegaltv.com/photos/data/547/40coupe2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /> <br />
<br />
The aluminum FE motor has been bored out to 485 inches (from 427) thanks to a <a href="http://www.scatcrankshafts.com/" target="_blank">Scat</a> crank and rods and <a href="http://www.rosspistons.com/" target="_blank">Ross</a> 12.5:1 compression pistons. There is a <a href="http://www.compcams.com/" target="_blank">Comp Cams</a> roller camshaft on the inside, <a href="http://www.edelbrock.com/" target="_blank">Edelbrock</a> Performer RPM aluminum heads, and a factory 427 dual riser intake topped with a pair of Chuck Nyutten carburetors. Fenderwell headers had to be used in order to cram the big block into the ’40, and Jim opted for small air cleaners so the hood didn’t have to be hacked either.<br />
<br />
<img src="http://www.streetlegaltv.com/photos/data/547/40coupe3.jpg" border="0" alt="" /> <br />
<br />
The car makes 610 horsepower at the wheels, and runs a 10.30’s at the drag strip. The interior is tight, although everything has a very professional look. But one has to wonder; were people just smaller way back when? I don’t imagine it to be a very comfortable, and in his interview with Bangshift Jim says he prefers his 8-second Mustang’s ride over the 1940. I’ll take either one, thank you.</div>