1940 Ford Tudor Build Thread

[40FordDeluxe]

No progress on this thing, but my carb adapter from hot heads showed up. One of my older friends wants to build a new frame for the car now. I told him that's fine, but it'll have to wait. If I build a new frame, it's going to have to be tubbed some, then I'll need a blower, and then, yeah it's going to have to wait. Haha

[40FordDeluxe]

I was looking at some work a guy in Ohio does, and I saw a frame he did. I really like the way he did the new X member and I think I might try to go this route.
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[40FordDeluxe]

I just got a little closer on the ol parts list today. I remembered I ordered a gallon kit of Hot rod flatz black last year for my buddies pulling truck, but it still isn't running. I guess I'll use it on the 40 since he doesn't want my donation.

[40FordDeluxe]

I know some of you have Megasquirt systems on your cars. I haven't taken the time yet to research what all I need, but I'm contemplating the idea of putting a turbo and megasquirt on my 354. Do you end up with $3500 or more in a megasquirt setup?

[rspears]

I know some of you have Megasquirt systems on your cars. I haven't taken the time yet to research what all I need, but I'm contemplating the idea of putting a turbo and megasquirt on my 354. Do you end up with $3500 or more in a megasquirt setup?

Ryan, I can't speak to the total cost of going MegaSquirt, but when I was looking I was initially blown away by the $4000 price tag for the packaged Edelbrock system. But then I started adding up the cost of all the pieces & parts that came in their package, which were already fully coordinated. A lot will depend on what you plan for injector mounting. Are you going to drill & tap your dual quad manifold for direct port injection, or do you have some other plan? The drill & tap route will shave a few bucks off (I was looking at some pricey front mount throttle body manifolds), but it has to be done right to make everything fit, like the fuel rails. Once you start pricing injectors, fuel rails, fuel supply & return line, throttle body, distributor, AN fittings, fuel pump, fuel filter, electrical connectors, etc, etc, to add to the MegaSquirt kit it starts adding up. You might keep it below $3500 if you drill & tap for the injectors. I'd be interested in what you see as the approach you'll take.

[40FordDeluxe]

Yep, no real progress here. I have been compiling more on the want list, and I did aquire a big piece that will require some hood modifications..................





My plan is to send the blower to Rick Dean Blowers and have him triple pin the rotors, install new seals and high speed bearings, and reset the clearances. My plan for now is to buy a new aluminum dual quad intake, use a piece of 1" aluminum to adapt the supercharger to the dual quad intake. A standard intake won't work as this blower case is a V design instead of an inline and the mounting on the sides differ. I'm pretty sure I can rebuild this blower and purchase all the parts needed to install it and make it work for $2000. This will save me $2500 or so compared to buying a new unit. I plan to under drive the blower for now to only run little boost so I can street drive it next summer. Then build the engine the next winter as doing it all at once will keep the car torn apart longer.

[40FordDeluxe]

Now that I've got this 871, I don't know what I'm going to do now. I think I'm going to wait on the fuel injection and try to carb it as minimal as I can and under drive the blower for minimal boost so I can leave the engine alone for next summer. I know if I try to install the blower, buy different wheels and tires, maybe an a/c kit, and different interior, will be limited by funds. So, we'll see how it goes. If I can sell a bunch of un-needed parts, maybe things will change.

[40FordDeluxe]

Has anyone done any woodgraining on their cars? I've really wanted a woodgrained dash for a while in this car. I saw a guy do it on another forum and he suggested this kit. I may try to find a similar cheaper kit and give it a whirl. His turned out awesome!

Woodgraining tools

[parkwood]

Do you mean like this?? I can tell you that it was done just using a spray gun to shoot the base and then just paint brushes to make the grain. My friend did it for me in the suburban we built and he's in So. Cal. if you need more info. i can put you in touch with him..

[rspears]

I agree with Parkwood, everything I've seen was just done using a brush and two or three colors of paint then lots of clear to level the finish and give it the shine you want. If you Google "How to woodgrain ____" (fill in the blank with a dash, a metal door, a garage door) there are tons of YouTube videos out there showing techniques. I'd say the guy recommending a $650 kit was getting a cut on the kits!!

[40FordDeluxe]

Yes sir! I was thinking the kit was expensive but if you don't know how to make the brush technique look real it will look pure fake and gotty in my opinion. I've seen guys brush out woodgrain but they practiced for years on their technique. I'll get some pics of this other guys work so you have an idea. Thanks for the help though, maybe your guy can offer me some cheaper aid.

[40FordDeluxe]

Do any of you guys know of any supplier selling fiberglass gas fill door kits? I have the wider rear fiberglass fenders and I want to put a gas fill door on instead of a tube sticking through the fender. The only thing I can readily think of to use right now is a fuel filler door from a 84-97 ford dually fender. Did any other fiberglass cars have a decent gas fill door besides a Corvette? I doubt I can find a Vette to hack a fill door set up out of.

[parkwood]

Do any of you guys know of any supplier selling fiberglass gas fill door kits? I have the wider rear fiberglass fenders and I want to put a gas fill door on instead of a tube sticking through the fender. The only thing I can readily think of to use right now is a fuel filler door from a 84-97 ford dually fender. Did any other fiberglass cars have a decent gas fill door besides a Corvette? I doubt I can find a Vette to hack a fill door set up out of.

ryan just a thought, if you have the inside parts of the gas door off the dually and it would work couldn't you make your own door... i don't know of anyone who makes a glass gas door just by their selfs.. hit a junk yard you might be surprised about finding a vet to take one from.

[34_40]

Ryan, not sure if it'll work for you but, I have a "universal" metal gas door with the magnetic latch. The latch "catches" when you push in once and releases when you push in a second time. It's sitting in a pile of parts, brand new, and I have no use for it. You pay for the ride and it's yours free if you're interested.

[40FordDeluxe]

Ryan, not sure if it'll work for you but, I have a "universal" metal gas door with the magnetic latch. The latch "catches" when you push in once and releases when you push in a second time. It's sitting in a pile of parts, brand new, and I have no use for it. You pay for the ride and it's yours free if you're interested.

Thanks for the offer. I'll keep this in mind and I might take you up on this later. Ryan.