1940 Ford Tudor Build Thread

[Mike P]

Sounds like a busy weekend. I know how things you need to do can back up when you're in the middle of a project (and the shop ending up like a bomb went off ) That's where I was Saturday when I got the 37 going. Sunday was pretty much cleaning the shop and figuring out the order of stuff I need to do other than work on the 37 for a while (top coat the roof on the shop, service both the wifes' vehicles check a few things on the ram 50 etc etc).

You're work on the 40 looks great by the way.


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[40FordDeluxe]

Here is a pic of the LH rear wheel and tire. Hopefully it fits because I'm stuck with it unless I change wheels. They only offer 2 off sets. This should work. (i'll make it work)

Here is the 39 I robbed the headliner side retainers from. This poor car was so rotten.... My youngest had fun in it trying to get the key out of the steering column. We both did not win that battle.

[Whiplash23T]

Heck Ryan, that tudor would be an easy re-builder down here in New Zealand and we would probably just shoot a coat of clear over that paint finish. A couple of mexican blankets on the seats and call her done.

[randyr]

Here is a pic of the LH rear wheel and tire. Hopefully it fits because I'm stuck with it unless I change wheels. They only offer 2 off sets. This should work. (i'll make it work)

What size wheels & tires did you end up with?

[stovens]

You sound very busy!

[40FordDeluxe]

Heck Ryan, that tudor would be an easy re-builder down here in New Zealand and we would probably just shoot a coat of clear over that paint finish. A couple of mexican blankets on the seats and call her done.

I'm sure you could put some roller skates on what is left of the frame and Fred Flintstone it.

[40FordDeluxe]

What size wheels & tires did you end up with?

Randy, front tires are 205/65R15 I think. On 15x7 wheels. Rear tires are 255/50R17 on 17x9 wheels. Rear tire fit in the fender well during mock up. We'll see how the 8.8 plays into it. It is a little wider than my 9" which should give me the room I need to accommodate these wheels off set.

I had every intention of finishing the steering arm swap on the 72 this morning. But my wife has been repainting our bathroom lately. So that means that the wall behind the toilet needed put back together. Someone never put the trim and stuff back on after they tore it apart finding that pesky water leak a while ago. Who was that guy? Well, I almost have that project done. I do have Friday off and I'm going to put the phone up high by the radio and work on the 40. Haha

[34_40]

Great shot of your son!!

[40FordDeluxe]

Thanks MikeP for the idea. I tried finding a period correct tool box, but none were affordable for the size I needed to fit my battery in. But, I ran across this vintage cooler and luckily no one bid against me. This should be the new battery box for the 40.

[Mike P]

That is sweet Ryan!!!!!

Actually for a car I think that is better than a tool box.


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[Whiplash23T]

That is so cool and what a grand idea guys.

[40FordDeluxe]

My plans got altered once again..... But, I was able to knock off a lot of items off the honey do list this past weekend. I got the 72 back on the road again and used it to haul 2 loads to the land fill, and another pick up load out of the garage. You almost can't tell though. Haha I did get my Kubota repaired, used it to mow, cut up a dilapidated wooden swing and hauled it off, seeded the grass, and built the base for my shed that has been laying next to the garage since last fall. I cleaned the corner behind the 40 and made a mount to hang the hood on the wall to keep it from getting damaged. I keep picking away at what I can. I ordered some parts from Hot Heads today. Hopefully that stuff gets here before the weekend so I can set the engine and trans in before i do the rear suspension. Here's a pic of the new LH seat too.

[Whiplash23T]

You just may have too lower the steering wheel to suit Ryan.

[Mike P]

I like the style of seat, and neat idea on getting the hood out of the way. Ya got to do something with them (unless you're working on the truck......the bed is just tooooo handy.



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[34_40]

Looks good there Ryan.

I got the mower deck mounted this past weekend also. Been raining so much it'll need cutting this coming weekend too.

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