1940 Ford Tudor Build Thread

[40FordDeluxe]

Ryan, they are Colorado Custom according to the cap....
A buddy from my gym was telling me about a source in Burbank offering large diameter steelies at affordable prices. I'll try to find out more....

Randy, thanks. I checked out the Colorado Custom web site and it looks like they make/offer the hub cap but not the wheel. I probably won't go with steelies and hub caps though. IMO they are way over played. Those billet ones are awesome, but I can bet they aren't cheap at all.

[rspears]

Have you checked The Wheel Smith in Corona, CA? - theWheelsmith.net Home for Custom Wheels and Accessories They advertise an aluminum artillery wheel in 16, 17 & 18". Another one making smoothies is Early Wheel Company, but they only go to 16's - Early Wheel Company | Rally Wheels, Smooth Center Wheels, Hubcaps, and Trim Rings . Might not be what you want, though.

[40FordDeluxe]

Roger, thanks for the links!

[Scooting]

Check www.circleracing.com and billet section. Smooth wheels plus salt flat types. How about an inexpensive salt flat wheel with oval openings but instead of the cast part being grey, powercoat it black. Let the outlines of the polished ovals and edges show through? Look at the cast wheels section and the gasser types but imagine them black with polished lips and ovals polished. You would have something special to match your black 40, gasser style, that no one else has. Think out of the box...

Summit has Americian Racing salt flat wheels for $200 plus, easy to paint them and polish the ovals.salt flat.jpg

[randyr]

Here's a '39 Ford pickup with polished salt-flat style wheels if you want to see what they look like.....

[stovens]

Kind of like these Rocket Igniter's Salt Flat wheels available here Rocket Racing Wheels | Rocket Igniter Gray | Free Shipping From Selected Rocket Dealers!

[40FordDeluxe]

Thanks guys for the pics and links! I do like those and I agree Mr.Scoot that painting or powder coating the center black would be a unique feature. So far I like the Halibrand replicas, these salt flat style wheels, and the rocket ignitors. I mat have to see if I can have someone photo shop me a pic, or buy a sub to the digital paint booth and see how it'll look.

[40FordDeluxe]

I do like these but they are a little more money.

Circle Racing Wheels

If I go with my wider rear fenders I'm thinking it might take a 10" wide wheel to fill the opening and make it look right. I guess I might have to do some mock up before getting my hopes up. It seems that the salt flat wheels aren't offered in 10" but there is a 20x9.5. Thansk for the pics and help guys!

[40FordDeluxe]

Don't get real excited, there's no progress been made yet. However, I did decide to use the steering column from my 72 Chevy in the 40, and I almost made an engine change. I have the chance to buy a good running 69 396 and a TH400 that needs rebuilt. I thought about sticking them in the 40 so I could get the car running easier. Then I decided I was a durn fool and needed to just finish out the 354 swap. Hopefully in a few weeks I can drag the car out of the trailer and start on it again.

[Scooting]

One word - HEMI - or as Paul Simon would say "stick to the plan Stan"

[40FordDeluxe]

HEMI has the same meaning as a boat. Break Out Another Thousand.

[Mike P]

".....HEMI has the same meaning as a boat. Break Out Another Thousand....."

Ain't that the truth.......however I'm finding that other lower production (read big inch Caddy, Buick, Olds or Pontiac), or 50-60 year old engines (read small journal Small block like the current 283 project) are not real nice to the bank account either.



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[40FordDeluxe]

Mike, you're so right. We've been buying up parts for my Dad's 68 Buick GS400. Buick parts will get ya too. Go figure

[40FordDeluxe]

Since I'm going to have the frame out from under the body on this thing, I've decided to do away with the rear leaf springs and go with a triangulated 4 link system. Are there any disadvantages to this? I was going to go with normal 4 link, but with triangulated you don't need a track/panhard bar which should free up room for exhaust fitment and such. I think I've really fallen in love with the salt flat type wheel like posted above. I'm leaning towards fully polished, but we shall see. I have to get the frame work done and set the body back on so I can figure out what I can run wheel and tire size wise.

[stovens]

I like those salt flat wheels too!