1940 Ford Tudor Build Thread

[stovens]

Cool project, keep us updated

[firebird77clone]

Reminds me of my 73 dodge charger: to get RT grill and headlights, it was cheaper to get a whole car. You can't touch a complete RT grill assebly for under a grand.

[40FordDeluxe]

Last week one day, I had to work a split shift. So I started the air cleaner for the 40. I made the lower pieces tall so I can trim them to get the final height of the air cleaner after the engine is in place. I also need to figure out the air cleaners before I set the height because I don't want the air cleaners on the valve covers. Still a lot of work left to go on it but I think it is looking cool so far.

[Mike P]

Looks good Ryan. I think the originals were a bit narrower but the shape is right on.


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[40FordDeluxe]

Looks good Ryan. I think the originals were a bit narrower but the shape is right on.


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I think you're right Mike. I have thought about narrowing it up but the whole air cleaner debacle is holding that up. I need to find/build an upper shroud for them. Were the flat head fords the only ones that had a louvered upper oil bath/air cleaner top?

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[34_40]

Looks good Ryan. I think the originals were a bit narrower but the shape is right on. .

Times 2, it will look amazing once you finish.
What are you going to use for a filter? Do you want to mimic an original or are you going to leave the media exposed?

[40FordDeluxe]

Times 2, it will look amazing once you finish.
What are you going to use for a filter? Do you want to mimic an original or are you going to leave the media exposed?

I'm on the fence. First I thought that having it in an enclosure would hurt power. But then I got real and realized that the big HP 392's in the Chrysler 300s had these so I doubt they would rob horsepower. So, I wouldn't mind trying to mimic an original and have the media covered. Also, I think it might actually be a good idea to have the filters draw the air from the top of the lid instead of the bottom so the engine isn't pulling hot air in right off the heads. i'm not sure it will matter with a hood on and setting in traffic though?

I also thought about just having a 7"x3" or so filter under each wing and call it good. The original style with enclosed elements might look better or more nostalgic though?

[34_40]

I'm on the fence. I also thought about just having a 7"x3" or so filter under each wing and call it good. The original style with enclosed elements might look better or more nostalgic though?

I'm "intrigued" with the 7x3 (or 4) concept.. many possibilities there I think.

[Mike P]

sorry double post.


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[53 Chevy5]

Looking good, you sure do have a variety of stuff in the garage, don't you love remodel jobs

[40FordDeluxe]

Looking good, you sure do have a variety of stuff in the garage, don't you love remodel jobs

Yeah, everything is in the garage that shouldn't be in there. I shouldn't cry though. I was lucky to get a place with a garage in our price range. I didn't think that was even an issue until we started looking. I have started cleaning my shop and storage unit at my parent's so I can organize parts better. I'm trying to get ready for when the Buick gets torn down.

My brother just moved into a new to him house and he's had an extra washer and dryer for a while. He was going to bring them for a while. Well, he brought them so in the garage they went. Wouldn't you know it but 2 days later our washer crapped out. So now I need to get the dryer switched out, in my spare time. Then I can take the old ones to the mission and they will repair them if needed and resell them.

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[Scooting]

I agree about not pulling air off the bottom near the heads. If you made a metal cylinder hanging down for looks, you could slot or lover the top part of it for air access and that should work ok. Just a suggestion, you have so many ways to go now. Look at some old pickup oil bath ones for inspiration perhaps.

[40FordDeluxe]

I agree about not pulling air off the bottom near the heads. If you made a metal cylinder hanging down for looks, you could slot or lover the top part of it for air access and that should work ok. Just a suggestion, you have so many ways to go now. Look at some old pickup oil bath ones for inspiration perhaps.

I went to the local pick and pull thinking I could find some air cleaner lids. Yeah right. Nothing old there. Usually they have some old stuff but not right now. I'll have to go to a few of the farther away yards and see what I can scrounge up.

[53 Chevy5]

I went to the local pick and pull thinking I could find some air cleaner lids. Yeah right. Nothing old there. Usually they have some old stuff but not right now. I'll have to go to a few of the farther away yards and see what I can scrounge up.

I can get you some more of these air filters if your interested, I'll be in your area in about a month if your interested

[Scooting]

Ok, time to think out of the box.
How about using 57 Chevrolet heater boxes hanging down with the scoops facing forward?
There is one on my Craigslist for $30. You might dig around and see what you come up with.
Place a cylinder filter inside.