Thread: New Build-1946 Ford Tudor Build

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Pops, Dont get any ideas on claiming her back! Although you still have not given me the title yet!

Jack F-Don't let pops fool you, he is still the brains of our operation around the shop. Everytime I think I know more he dazzles us with another bit of "stored" information. Trust me Dan and I are the lucky ones.

Yes I think the sedan is a great start too and I have been super exited daily about the car. I am super exited about being able to take a few friends along for the ride with this car (that interior is so big I think we all could go)

I was at the shop alone the other night just sitting there planning the car out in my head and sat in the front seat for a while imagining all the people that have been in there in the past and all of the history the car must have seen. Crazy to think about the things these cars had seen. Being the first cars produced after the war I can imagine a troop returning home to get his hands on a new Ford in 46. Too cool.

Yes the flathead and original drivetrain were tempting. I was just in the mood to do an updated suspension with improved handling and I am super partial to 5.0 Ford engines.

Bob, thanks for the pics. That is the direction I am going and I agree the stance is everything with these cars. Funny one of the wheel combinations I really like on these cars is the 46 dogdish style hubcaps and trim rings. If my T was not already running that look I would consider it still (I am running 47-48 hubcaps with ribbed trim rings) Still on the fence on wheels and tires to be sure, but there is time.

Whiplash-If shipping was not so expensive to your neck of the woods I would ship her over there Thanks for the comments

Dave S-I have not seen your Plymouth I don't think, would love to see it

REGS-Dad and I were commenting on how clean your coupe was the other day, just wow, thanks for the comments

Stovens-Thanks for tuning in and the great comments

Roadster 32- I needed a bigger car so I could fit myself into it (my doctor told me I have been gaining 2-3 pounds a year at my appointment the other day) Perhaps the slim fast diet????

Akrateffil- I think the 5.0 will be a good choice too. The Chevy was tempting too as I have one at the shop, but ultimately the 5.0 won me over.

Going to unpack the new rear suspension pieces this week and post some pictures of the new set up. We shall see if this parallel leaf set up is truely "bolt on" Nothing ever is right? Thanks again, Don Jr.

I think I found the original color underneath the window trim. It appears the car was originally "Moonstone Grey". Here are some pics of the color I found online. What a neat old color. It appears the car was painted the tan color it is now somewhere in the past (It protected the metal well to be sure)

I have also been considering a very pale light blue (Similar color on new VW bugs)

Here is the grey:

Originally Posted by Mr Blue

I think I found the original color underneath the window trim. It appears the car was originally "Moonstone Grey". Here are some pics of the color I found online. What a neat old color. It appears the car was painted the tan color it is now somewhere in the past (It protected the metal well to be sure)

I have also been considering a very pale light blue (Similar color on new VW bugs)

Here is the grey:

I like that grey Don, looks very old car

Heres a pic of the newer beetle light blue, the car is a little girly, but the color is cool.

Originally Posted by Mr Blue

Heres a pic of the newer beetle light blue, the car is a little girly, but the color is cool.

That would look good to Don

Wow, that is a really clean body! Keep this thread updated, I know everyone will want to watch this come together.

Originally Posted by roadster32

That would look good to Don

I am still awestruck by the condition of that body..its amazing..I guess its the cold up there that preserves old bodies..And that color on the late beetle would suit it too,I think..in fact,a lot of those pastel type colors would suit it..
Like your choice of engine/trans too..

Moonstone Grey fer sure dude!!!

It is amazing how the bodies get preserved in that area. Florida is really tough on bodies and the majority of what we find is repairable but on the rusty side Super happy with this body to be sure and thanks for the compliments

I dig both those colors too, leaning towards the grey as it was the original color and its speaking to me somehow. Perhaps some red wheels would look great with a red interior???

That blue with some creme wheels with 46 hucaps and rings??

This is the neatest part for me of car building. Planning the car out and mock up.
Thanks for all the suggestions and support.
Don Jr.