1940 Ford Tudor Build Thread

[40FordDeluxe]

Do you realize you've crossed the line now right Ryan? You can't cut stuff apart and redo it anymore! It all looks really good!

Thanks. I'm trying hard to map it out and make it as nice as I can but still make it run and drive this late spring. It won't be done but are they really?

Yep. All of those "By when?" questions end with 2023 now, and before 5/1/2023. C'mon Bubba, get that '40 rollin' down the road!!

Thanks Roger. I'd love to take it to Torque Fest May 5th and 6th. That's coming really fast.

[rspears]

When is the last time you heard it run Ryan?

Thanks. I'm trying hard to map it out and make it as nice as I can but still make it run and drive this late spring. It won't be done but are they really?
Thanks Roger. I'd love to take it to Torque Fest May 5th and 6th. That's coming really fast.

Like Mike asked, when IS the last time you heard the HEMI run, or have you ever heard this one run?

On getting it done, instead of the "I'd love to take it to....." I believe you'd be better served to set a firm goal, then commit yourself to that date, like "We're Driving this to GoodGuy's Heartland Nationals on June 30th, 2023." Then make your list of what needs to be done, focus on specific items each time you have time, and mark them off as they're done. Plan your work, then Work Your Plan!
I'm not bustin' your chops, just telling you what's worked for me and I learned it on my job through the years. Once you set your goal, it's fine to set a Stretch Goal that's earlier, like your Torque Fest weekend, but don't get wishy washy on your firm goal. Maybe even give yourself a penalty clause added to the end, like "...and we're not going to GoodGuys without it."

[40FordDeluxe]

When is the last time you heard it run Ryan?

See below.

Like Mike asked, when IS the last time you heard the HEMI run, or have you ever heard this one run?

On getting it done, instead of the "I'd love to take it to....." I believe you'd be better served to set a firm goal, then commit yourself to that date, like "We're Driving this to GoodGuy's Heartland Nationals on June 30th, 2023." Then make your list of what needs to be done, focus on specific items each time you have time, and mark them off as they're done. Plan your work, then Work Your Plan!
I'm not bustin' your chops, just telling you what's worked for me and I learned it on my job through the years. Once you set your goal, it's fine to set a Stretch Goal that's earlier, like your Torque Fest weekend, but don't get wishy washy on your firm goal. Maybe even give yourself a penalty clause added to the end, like "...and we're not going to GoodGuys without it."

I can't remember how long it has been, but I heard this engine run before I traded my 354 for it. I want to say that was right before I bought the Camaro. Around 5 years or so I think.

I agree on setting a time line. I don't want to go to Goodguys without it this year. I also don't want to be thrashing on a project the day of like almost every other year. I'm still trying to figure out if I can even get things lined up for us to go to Torque Fest. Someone has to watch the dogs, and stuff like that.

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[40FordDeluxe]

I dug out my air cleaner because I need to finish the base and get the studs figured out. Once I located the studs and hold down nuts, I figured I would have to custom bend the back one to get the rear hole to line up since this air cleaner was for a 6 barrel or 2 thermoquads not an early Hemi 2x4 setup.

I also needed to get my accessory package setup. I had collected parts before but my first attempt years ago was to run the alternator up high on the LH side. I since have decided I don't want those valve covers covered up if I don't have to. (I know if I ever go AC, which I plan to do, this will kill some of that) First I tried using the bracket I purchased to hold an AC compressor. I have some pullies I've kept around and the first one was a 2 groove GM upper water pump pulley. Mike P recommended using a big block mopar AC crank pulley and I happened to have a 440 setting in the garage with one. This current config had the crank pulley back a little too far. My first thought was, no problem. I'll cut the back of the 392 pulley and use it as a shim. We had to leave to take the kids to a roller skating event so it gave me some time to ponder things.