1937-1940 Wheel Track Width
 

I did a search, both here & on google, but couldn't find the answer, which is: What is the track width (distance between the center of the driver's side tire tread to the center of the passenger side tire tread) on 1937-1940 Ford passenger cars ? I assume they're all the same, as the axle used during that span of time were the same.

Thanks for your help!

Re: 1937-1940 Wheel Track Width
 

I have a drawing that shows 56" but the service bulletin shows 55 3/4".

Re: 1937-1940 Wheel Track Width
 

The axles for those four years were identical, but differed in "track" width from front to rear. Read below! DD
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All 1940 Ford cars rode on a wheelbase of 112 inches. Sedans and station wagons had an overall length of 188.25 inches and height of 68 inches. Track was 55.75 inches in the front and 58.25 inches in the rear. They used 16-inch wheels, with 6.00 by 16 tires for cars equipped with the larger V-8, and 5.50 by 16 for those with the smaller engine. The Standard Fordor weighed 2,936 lbs., while the Standard Station Wagon weighed 3,249 lbs. The De Luxe Fordor weighed 2,966 lbs.; the De Luxe Station Wagon weighed 3,262 lbs.

Re: 1937-1940 Wheel Track Width
 

Excellent! Exactly the info I was searching for. Thanks very much for your help, gentlemen - you guys are the best !!

Re: 1937-1940 Wheel Track Width
 

Q: is the correct term "track" or "tread"?

whichever i search seems to be the incorrect one.

thx

sid

Re: 1937-1940 Wheel Track Width
 

Track is how wide the tire track would be in snow. Tread is where the tire hits the road

Re: 1937-1940 Wheel Track Width
 

Also, I assume those factory specs are "on center" for width