1947 Ford Coupe
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1947 was a remarkable year for the Ford motor company. The war was over, the economy was stronger than ever and people were ready to purchase new vehicles. This was evident when Ford released its sales numbers which told the story. An astonishing 429,000 cars in the matter of 12 months, a staggering number even for postwar America. This 47 has been transformed into a modern day cruising Machine. The wheels are a classic streetrodders pick. Commonly known as baby moons and wrapped with a set of high quality Poly Glass tires, they give the car a very nostalgic feel. Ride quality was also improved by utilizing a Cheverly front and rear end making the car a pleasure to drive. Under the hood lies a very strong and super reliable 305 that gets the car moving down the road nicely. Speaking of getting down the road this 47 rod will do that a little better than most thanks to a modern OD transmission. The 700r4 has become one of the most popular transmission choices and an excellent match for this 47. With a true dual exhaust system installed, the chrome tips coming out of the back aren-t just for looks. Open...