1940 Ford Tudor Build Thread

[40FordDeluxe]

That is very interesting. I've tried getting in touch with the owner before the guy I purchased the truck from, but no luck yet. This morning I got the head lights and turn lamp housings all replaced on it. Someone hit something with the RH front fender and broke all the plastic stuff. I have big plans to convert this truck to 4x4 and put a 6 cylinder in it later on. For now, I'll drive it until the 7.3 needs some big money part. I also installed some LED head lights and had to replace the clearance lamps because they were cracked and had water in them. I drove it to work today. Hey, I have a truck with AC now! This one might be a keeper. Haha

[40FordDeluxe]

Yesterday during the torrential down pours more parts from Hot Heads arrived! Luckily the box didn't get very wet with the direction of the winds. I know I was a little skeptical about buying the headers, but they are so much nicer than the garbage ones I had first.

I went ahead and lowered the steering column down and left the engine where I placed it the other day. I will have to lower my steering shaft idler mount, and get a longer piece of the double D shaft, but it is all going to work and have enough clearance to fit nicely.

I will cut off the flange on the headers and weld on a v band. The biggest reason I have to do that is because these headers hang so far down. I won't be able to put a 90* on there right now without being below the front cross member. Right now I'm searching for some super tight radius 90s, and then we'll be good to go!

[40FordDeluxe]

Here are more pics of the headers and engine placement I'm going with. Hopefully this weekend I can find the time to build the engine mounts and transmission mount. Then it will be time for the rear suspension.