Thread: 1940 Ford Pickup
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02-20-2020 05:04 PM #886
I wasn't aware of different length pumps for Corvettes. The only thing I found different for A Vette was the boss for the water pump hose fitting. A C3 Vette with air requires a different pump, the boss for the hose fitting extends out further from the body, and if you use the wrong pump you need an extended hose fitting. I found that out the hard way. Also , FWIW, 55 to 57 sbc's have no provision for side motor mounts, they used a front saddle mount.Ken Thomas
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06-27-2020 07:53 AM #887
About ready to go to paint so I thought I'd make sure the New Grill that's been on the shelf for 5 years fits. After trying ALL combinations of old and new parts this is the best it fits. the old one fits perfectly, as a 40 can lol.
It take's a bunch of pressure to make the bolt holes line up and I think down the road it'll break for sure. Anybody had any experience with die case grills ? Hope your all staying safe in these troubled days.
Last edited by Navy7797; 01-18-2021 at 06:44 AM.
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06-27-2020 08:11 AM #888
Hey Navy, gotta love these repop parts sometimes...lol! If you pressure the side pieces to fit, does the center section still line up? If everything else is fitted and braced better than factory, I wonder how many years down the road it would take for any actual breakage? Just thinking out loud here...."It is not much good thinking of a thing unless you think it out." - H.G. Wells
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06-27-2020 08:16 AM #889
I was told by an old friend once, when I was assembling my coupe, that the only thing worse than 33/34 ford front clip was a 39/40 !! I'm surprised I've any hair left!! And yes, repop parts don't help the situation.
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06-27-2020 08:24 AM #890
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06-27-2020 10:56 AM #891
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06-27-2020 12:57 PM #892
I have talked to James at Bob Drake ( he's been there 22 years) He told me they have never changed the pattern or had any issues with the grill. I had sent him 8 pic's and he no answer. He said they don't have any grills to compare it to and won't for 6-8 months. It also seems that Drake is the only manufacturer of these grills, others sell them but get them from drake. Anybody know anything different please chime in, I need help. Thanks
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06-27-2020 01:09 PM #893
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06-27-2020 03:15 PM #894
On your grille fitment, I've got to wonder if you could gently bring the side pieces into place to bolt them down but not tight, then bring the center section into place and get the bolts installed, followed by carefully snugging everything down if over time the pieces won't take a set in their mated positions and slowly relax into position. I'd be tempted to give it a try, maybe even using a heat gun on the pieces that seem stressed, leaving them overnight or out in the sun for a few hours and coming back to coerce them into place. No guarantees, but I think I'd give it a shot. What choices do you have other than trying to convince the parts to fit?Roger
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06-27-2020 07:34 PM #895
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06-27-2020 08:49 PM #896
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06-28-2020 04:11 AM #897
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06-28-2020 09:06 AM #898
grill fitment
I'm no 39/40 expert so forgive my ignorance, are the 39 deluxe and 40 standard grills exactly the same?
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06-28-2020 01:30 PM #899
Don't know about the 39's, the grill I have fit's 40 standard and 40-41 pickup's.
Update
Just looked at 39's and their grill appear to only 2 piece
Have seen some after market grills that look like 39's that fit 40's.Last edited by Navy7797; 06-28-2020 at 01:55 PM.
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06-28-2020 03:00 PM #900
window channel repairLast edited by Navy7797; 01-16-2021 at 07:58 PM.
Almost looks like a "Before" picture of Randy Ross' F100 that's now sporting IRS, IFS and Coyote Power!! But your cab & bed colors match! ;) Great truck!!
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