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1940 Ford Firetruck

May 1, 2008 By KZ Leave a Comment


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Issue
May 2008
Owner
Lonnie Johnson
Ride
The “Hot” Rod
(1940 Ford Firetruck)
Meaning Behind the Name
because it is a Fire Truck.
Photographer
Brad Walker

Ride Details

Original Cost
1100
What was the inspiration?
It’s unique, I built it because no one else has one like it.
How long did it take you to build?
1 Year
How long have you been building?
17 Years
Club Affiliations
Jesters of MS
Your future plans?
Mini School Bus
Vehicle history
This is not a Rat Rod, it’s a Traditional Hot Rod.
Thanks to
Robert Culvin, Les Shirley, Jimmy James
Previous Rides
51 Ford, 70 Cadilac, 70 Hurst

Engine Details

Make
Ford Fire Truck 1940
Cylinders
6
Displacement
235
Engine Mods
3 Duce Intake
Engine Add Ons
None
Chrome or polish
No

Chassis Details

Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
Custom Built
Frame Builder
Lonnie Johnson/ CPC Customs

Paint Details

Color
What is left from the original paint.
Graphics By

Body Details

Body Drop
4" Drop
Grille
Tractor
Body Mods by
Lonnie Johnson/ CPC Customs

Interior Details

Seats
Old Skool

1930-coupe-robert-colvin

1940 Ford Firetruck

Owned by Lonnie Johnson


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Filed Under: Features, May 2008 Tagged With: 2008, Ford


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