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George Poteet
Memphis, Tennesee
1940 Ford
CHASSIS
Frame:modified-stock
Modifications:Chassis Engineering crossmembers
Rearend / Ratio:Ford 9" / 3.55:1
Rear suspensioN:Chassis Engineering leafs, Pete & Jake's shocks
Rear brakes:Ford drum
Front suspension:Heidt's IFS, A-arms shortened by FastLane
Front brakes:disc
Steering box:rack-and-pinion
Front wheels:15x5 steelie
Rear wheels:15x8 steelie
Front tires:Coker WW radial, 165R15
Rear tires:Coker WW radial, 235 / 75R15
DRIVETRAIN
Year and make:GMPP Fast Burn 385
Heads:Fast Burn aluminum
Valve covers:custom by C. Cook Enterprises
Manifold / Induction:Edelbrock Performer / Demon
Ignition:HEI
Headers:HPC
Exhaust / Mufflers:custom / Flowmaster
Trans Make and model:Tremec T-5
BODY
Style:pickup
Fenders:stock, tucked w/no welting
Hood:stock
Grille:Bob Drake
BED:stock, custom tonneau, latches, & rolled pan by FastLane
Bodywork and paint by:Fastlane Rod Shop, Donahue, IA
Paint type / Color:DuPont Hot Hues / Pacific Gold
Headlights / Taillights:'39 Ford / '32 Ford, custom brackets
Outside Mirrors:SO-CAL Swan Neck
Bumpers:Bob Drake
INTERIOR
Dashboard:stock
Gauges:Classic Instruments in custom panel
Air Conditioning:Vintage Air
Steering wheel:Ford Crestliner
Steering column:LimeWorks
Seats:custom bench by Billy Tunnel
Upholstery by:Steve Ralphs, Durant, IA
Material / Color:leather / white, black piping
Carpet:black wool


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