Description:
This 1848 Ford Super Deluxe Long Door coupe
was
built around 1999 in Massachusetts. I've
owned it since 2014. It has a newly rebuilt
(June 2021) 1987 Ford Mustang GT HO 302
roller cam engine with
a Holley 600 4 barrel. She dynode at 235 hp
and 300 lbs of torque. She has original cast
iron exhaust manifolds. The 1979 C_4 trans
is also recently rebuilt (June 2021) . So the
engine and trans has just a few miles on
them.
As of 10-26-24 she has 6,800 miles on
the
rebuilt engine and trans.,
She has electronic ignition. The battery is
located in the trunk, and was new on June
2024. the tires were 1 year old in June
2024.
The 1976 Granada 8.8 rear with
3:08 gears has new axle bearings and seals.
. She also
has a 100 amp one wire alternator with a
serpentine belt system. It has a mustang 2
front suspension with power rack & pinion
steering, and a parallel spring rear
suspension. disk on the front. Tilt
steering
wheel, All the gauges are new from Dolphin
gauges, The am fm radio works, all lights
work, including the clock. She also has the
very rare side window vent shades, that has
been recoated
4 years ago, As well as fender
guards, bumper guards, and grill guard.
The a/c unit under the dash has been
installed. The engine has been fitted with
aluminum brackets from March Performance to
provide a serpentine belt system. The a/c
compressor has been installed. all that is
left is to install the condenser, filter,
valve and lines under the hood, and you will
have a/c. The heat and defrost already
works.
She has a new Champion aluminum radiator with
a 16 inch electric pusher fan. She has turbo
mufflers with 2 inch dual exhaust pipes. The
rear seat is original and was reupholstered
when it was built and the front seats are
from a 2005 Tahoe. They are leather with the
shoulder strap in the arm of the seat. The
driver seat is electric. the windshield
wipers
are electric, 2 speeds. She also has dual
spotlights.
and yes they work ! The spotlights and fog
lights have the "Ford" crest on them.
So drive on down to Ferrum Va (just south of
Roanoke VA) and try her out. The paint has
chips and scratches. Looks great from 10
feet . If you go on Youtube. Type in Betty
Boop 50 coupe and you will see a video of a
friend of mines 50 ford coupe and this 48
coupe.
Thanks for your interest.
