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Originally Posted by Fred A
I have a 5 window '40 Ford V8 that has a very nice body. I wanted to restore the car as it is the best candidate I've seen in years at the price. The chassis is numbered 530***** which is fairly early with most early (standard) features. Although I appreciate the standard model, the market in this area heavily favors the deluxe coupe. Before I hear a chorus of those that say they prefer a standard, sometimes dollars have a voice that says "protect your investment!" The pieces to convert the car to Deluxe have been fairly easy to find with the exception that most of the essential Deluxe parts have been of the later style, like the deck lid which was a must to replace is a late style rather than the carryover from the '39. The Deluxe dash is with pullout ash receivers(late). The Deluxe window garnishes, the instruments, the clock box lid also have been found. There are probably scores of other characteristics that would be needed to consider to "Deluxeify" and I am aware of many. Still a bit choked up with the early vs late stuff. Aside from the bugs on the windows there is little for an observer to sense any conflict without knowing the place in the production history.
Is this what happens, such concerns about fine points while working toward as complete a restoration as can be afforded? Could it be worth it? Fred A
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Fred, I could not jhelp but revisit your initial post.
You ask "Is it worth it?" in regard to restoring a car to the "fine points". In other words, a "correctly" restored car...
To me? Knowing I have turned out "pieces of history" that are truly rare in that nature provides a huge sense of accomplishment to me. I truly enjoy the research required and the hunt for those elusive pieces that make each of my restorations as close to perfection as possible. Many folks don't understand this drive while many others don't care to understand. That being understood, you must also understand the fact that the restoration level you choose has to be the one YOU get the most enjoyment out of.
I feel Mfagen said it very well - It's your car, do what makes you happy.
I will reiterate, if you choose to restore this car properly, meaning the correct nuts, bolts, etc. let me know and I will help you through the process.
And um, you will need to get a '40 trunk lid regardless of "build date".