1940 Ford Tudor Build Thread

[40FordDeluxe]

This is a nice feeling even though I know there is still a long road ahead for me. It sets on all 4 tires on it's own and it can roll without dollies etc. I still have to install the rear air bag mounts etc. But I wanted to put it on the ground and see how I did. I wanted to make sure my back fenders fit and I wanted to see how it sets.

The first pic is roughly ride height. The second pic is all aired out per say. I have 3 3/8" in between the frame and the ground at the lowest point of the frame. The front cross member has about 3/4" under it. Currently the rear end housing is resting on the frame rails. There is 5" between the bottom of the front of the rear fender and the ground.

I am trying to decide if I want to notch the rear of the frame and allow it to come down 1 more inch. I have the room right now for tire to fender clearance. I haven't decided if I want to do it. If I don't I may regret it and even if I do, it's not like I have to utilize it. I plan to use a nice large rubber bump stop in case a bag ever fails nothing will crash down and kill body or suspension parts.

I did have to cut the floor to make room to allow the rear axle and suspension to come up while the suspension is dropped. I never used the original spare tire area and will cut that out and make that area all uniform. I'm planning on putting my air tank under the package tray I think. I might put it behind the rear end instead if I have enough room. I have 2 different tanks to choose from so I'll just have to see how much room I end up with.

[Hotrod46]

I am trying to decide if I want to notch the rear of the frame and allow it to come down 1 more inch. I have the room right now for tire to fender clearance. I haven't decided if I want to do it.

Do it now. As you said, you would hate to need it later and not have done it.

It's looking great. Love the hemi!