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ronn 04-26-2019 05:47 AM

1937 ford chassis-vs 1940
 

will a 40 coupe body fit on a 37 chassis wo any mods?


thanks!

flathead 53 04-26-2019 06:00 AM

Re: 1937 ford chassis-vs 1940
 

yes, 1935 to,40 and 1941 pick up , will work ,

skidmarks 04-26-2019 06:08 AM

Re: 1937 ford chassis-vs 1940
 

You will have to fit the 40 brake pedals, the hole is different. The radiator mounting brackets will need changed to the 40 style.
If it's a 37 v860 chassis a couple other things need changed.

In general, it will fit

swoopNZ 04-26-2019 06:30 AM

Re: 1937 ford chassis-vs 1940
 

Front cross member and the centre box section will need to be changed out as well.

ronn 04-26-2019 06:36 AM

Re: 1937 ford chassis-vs 1940
 

man you guys are good!


only posted this about an hour ago.


yes it is the 60hp.............

deuce_roadster 04-26-2019 08:35 AM

Re: 1937 ford chassis-vs 1940
 

Most often, back in the day that switch went the other way, guys put a 37 body on a 40 chassis to get hydraulic brakes.

Charlie Stephens 04-26-2019 01:19 PM

Re: 1937 ford chassis-vs 1940
 

Your DMV may want to register your car as a 1937 based on the serial number when you change the frame. Whatever you do be sure to keep them happy.

Charlie Stephens

ronn 04-26-2019 03:02 PM

Re: 1937 ford chassis-vs 1940
 

Your DMV may want to register your car as a 1937 based on the serial number when you change the frame. Whatever you do be sure to keep them happy.


no problem in NJ- all good. we have no inspection on antiques.


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