1940 Ford Truck Is a 1990s Time Warp
If you’re into Grunge-era hot rods, this truck will take you back to the era of Pearl Jam and frosted tips.
Ah, the Nineties, a decade ripe with TV family sitcoms, iconic music, and interesting fashion choices. Back then, folks were wearing Bugle Boy jeans and bleaching their hair. But ’90s fashion wasn’t just relegated to your closet or your sink top, mind you. The decade also featured a very distinct style of hot rods that clearly defined the era.
Billet aluminum, pastel paint, and vibrant interiors were the name of the game. Much of this trend came about thanks to the iconic Boyd Coddington. Coddington made the ’90s hot rod a thing with his many awesome magazine-worthy creations. And though you don’t see a ton of cars and trucks still sporting the look, a few time capsules still pop up here and there, like this 1940 Ford truck, which we spotted recently in the Hemmings classifieds.
A stand-out feature is the House of Kolor Crystal Ice paint, with multi-layered purple flames up front. With loads of metal flake, it’s about as in-your-face as it gets. And naturally, rolling stock consists of a set of billet aluminum wheels from Billet Specialties. Inside, you’ll find more ’90s era chic with Dakota Digital gauges, acres of purple tweed, and lots of billet trim.
Over the years,the styling trends of hot rods have evolved. When you see a period-correct example, anyone can look and identify the style by the decade, much like any other fashion trend. And even though we aren’t at the point where ’90s hot rods are appreciated like ’50s and ’60s cars and trucks, this 1940 Ford truck certainly makes a case for them.
