Hot Rods Looking for history on the "Copper Coupe"

I hope someone out there can shed some light on the history of this '39 Ford coupe;
I purchased it last year from a gentleman in Los Gatos, CA., and all he could tell me was that the car was built in the 70's around the L.A. area.
This car has a '40 front hood and fenders, fibergl*** rear fenders and a tired copper paint job. The engine is a small block Chevy (327?) with a front type engine mount, a Muncie 4 speed and what looks to be a '57 Chevy rear axle with leaf springs and (?!) a home made 4-bar. The windows have an amber tint all around, including the windshields. The interior is black with original seat, dash and chromed garnish moldings.
It's different enough to be recognizable from the rest of the coupes out there...
Who built it? Where was it built? What has it experienced? Was it raced? I'd dig hearing any recollections anyone might have of this car, and old photos would be epic!

 

same old song make it safe and drive the hell out of it neat old hot rod I hope you find some history

 

A 1940 FORD COUPE IN CALIFORNIA . THAT SPELLS FUN FUN FUN . MAKE SOME HISTORY WITH HER . AND HOPE YOU FINE SOME OF HER PAST. SHE IS A KEEPER FOR SURE.

 

Cool - Congrats - so, how did you find it to buy? need more pics

 

I am with J.J. here. In the words of Kenickie, "Tell me more tell me more, . . ."

Nice old heap.