1940 Chevy Coupe Hot Rod

1940 Chevrolet Business Coupe

1940 Chevy Coupe Hot Rod Partners & Products

Engine

Blueprint Engines 400 Long Block

  • Tri-Power Carb Kit
  • Engine accessory kit

Weiand Tri-Power aluminum intake for small-block Chevy

  • Classic finned valve covers for small block Chevy
  • Tall aluminum breathers

Pro Billet Ready Run Distributor

  • Universal tank kit with filler neck
  • Stainless steel floor hatch door
Hot rod headers
Radiator and electric fan
  • Fuel filter
  • Fuel pressure regulator
  • Fuel pressure gauge

Transmission & Drivetrain

TREMEC TKX 5-speed transmission kit

SST Solid Street Twin Disc Clutch

Champion Quick Change rear end

Driveshaft made to specs

Chassis

  • '40 Chevy Chassis
  • Independent front suspension
  • Transmission mount

Suspension

  • HQ coil-overs front/rear
  • 4-bar and street style sway bar

Tires, Wheels & Brakes

Front and rear brakes

Body Parts

Firewall, floor, sheet metal
Louvered panels

Paint

Body and paint work

From the Store

1940 Chevy Coupe Hot Rod Episodes

  • Night Under Fire - Getting by with a Little Help from Your Friends

    This time on GEARZ, Stacey and crew take you to one of the most amazing drag racing events in the country, the NIGHT UNDER FIRE in Norwalk, Ohio.
    September 25, 2024
  • The Painless Wiring Way

    This time on GEARZ we dig into the unique story of Painless Performance, and how they went from making wiring harnesses in a garage to one of the most prominent and influential companies in the automo
    August 14, 2024
  • The Hot Rod Coupe: Fitting body and sheet metal - Mighty Mite

    The Hot Rod Coupe is back in the shop as Stacey continues to fit the old ’40 Chevy body down on the new replacement frame.
    April 17, 2024
  • Prepping for surgery; the Level 4 project.

    When it comes to working on a vehicle, nothing quite prepares you for the first time you pull a body off a frame. Even though it sounds easy, there is MUCH more involved than meets the eye.
    April 10, 2024
  • ARCA Toolboxes and Hot Rods

    Everybody knows that if you have tools, you need to have a place to keep them.

    October 25, 2023
  • Building a Better Hot Rod

    When it comes to laying out a vehicle for a hot rod build, most people focus on the engine and transmission they want but tend to overlook the chassis and frame.

    October 18, 2023
  • Hot Rod Chevy

    If you pull into any cruise-in or car show, you’re bound to see a lot of cool stuff like Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Slammed Trucks, and Resto-Mods.

    October 04, 2023