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1949 Ford Shoebox with a Coyote V8

front-side view of black 1949 Ford Shoebox

This 1949 Ford “Shoebox” received a modern heart at Texas SpeedLab Performance in Texas. The classic car is now powered by a first-generation 5.0 L Coyote V8 producing 420 hp (308 kW) and 390 lb-ft (528 Nm) of torque. Backing that is a 6R80 six-speed automatic transmission, Eastcost Driveline custom driveshaft, and Ford 9-inch rear end. The car rides on a CPP tubular front suspension and 4-link rear suspension. The factory drum brakes were upgraded to disc brakes on each corner.

front-side view of black 1949 Ford Shoebox

front-side view of black 1949 Ford Shoebox with hood open

first-generation Coyote V8 in the engine bay of a 1949 Ford Shoebox

side view of black 1949 Ford Shoebox

rear-side view of black 1949 Ford Shoebox

Dakota Digital gauges in a 1949 Ford Shoebox

Source: Texas SpeedLab Performance

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