The Ford Barn

russcc · 07-21-2015, 06:43 PM

I am the most recent caretaker of a '40 coupe, which the prior caretakers did a pretty good job on. It was bought in 1940 from PA Ford dealer. The owner was drafted, put it up on blocks and never came back from Europe. In another family for many years.
I need to tap the Fordbarn brain trust. with several questions about the driver's side wood floor board.
1. What attached the gas pedal hinge to the floorboard. Was it a threaded fastener into a t-nut ?
2. What goes in the relief in the back of the floor board where the pedal rod goes through to seal it ?
3. What seals the sheet metal plate around the steering column, and what type, size and thread scree held it on ?
4. What was used to seal between the wood and metal floorboards, was it a welting ?

Are any of the repop pieces any good, or should I make do with what I can make up ?

Thank you Fordbarners.

Kube · 07-21-2015, 07:55 PM

1. What attached the gas pedal hinge to the floorboard. Was it a threaded fastener into a t-nut ? It was a 5/16" fine thread x 3/4" - S2 finish hex head bolt threaded in to a "t-nut" as you'd figured. There was a small relief in the back of the board so the "t" was flush with the wood.
2. What goes in the relief in the back of the floor board where the pedal rod goes through to seal it ? That was a very dense wool like material. There was a slit in it so the link could move freely upon acceleration as well as deceleration.
3. What seals the sheet metal plate around the steering column, and what type, size and thread scree held it on ? If memory serves the four binding head, slotted sheet metal screws were #12 X 5/8". I am certain Roy Nacewicz has these available.
4. What was used to seal between the wood and metal floorboards, was it a welting ? Rubber seals. Drake has these available but be forewarned, they are too long and too wide. You will need to modify them.

skidmarks · 07-21-2015, 08:51 PM

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As for the molded rubber seals for the wood floor boards. I put a set in from drake. I had to trim the wood boards down on three side on a table saw. Took about the width of the blade cut. This was the only way they would fit with the new seals and new repop wood boards. Next issue is the holes to attach the boards to the body are some what close but be ready to fit some with a file. After fitting them I painted them black. The plate around the. Column has a foam seal drake also sells

07-21-2015, 07:55 PM	#2
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,850	Re: '40 coupe questions 1. What attached the gas pedal hinge to the floorboard. Was it a threaded fastener into a t-nut ? It was a 5/16" fine thread x 3/4" - S2 finish hex head bolt threaded in to a "t-nut" as you'd figured. There was a small relief in the back of the board so the "t" was flush with the wood. 2. What goes in the relief in the back of the floor board where the pedal rod goes through to seal it ? That was a very dense wool like material. There was a slit in it so the link could move freely upon acceleration as well as deceleration. 3. What seals the sheet metal plate around the steering column, and what type, size and thread scree held it on ? If memory serves the four binding head, slotted sheet metal screws were #12 X 5/8". I am certain Roy Nacewicz has these available. 4. What was used to seal between the wood and metal floorboards, was it a welting ? Rubber seals. Drake has these available but be forewarned, they are too long and too wide. You will need to modify them. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

07-21-2015, 08:51 PM	#3
skidmarks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: newark, delaware Posts: 3,779	Re: '40 coupe questions Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) As for the molded rubber seals for the wood floor boards. I put a set in from drake. I had to trim the wood boards down on three side on a table saw. Took about the width of the blade cut. This was the only way they would fit with the new seals and new repop wood boards. Next issue is the holes to attach the boards to the body are some what close but be ready to fit some with a file. After fitting them I painted them black. The plate around the. Column has a foam seal drake also sells

07-21-2015, 06:43 PM	#1
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	'40 coupe questions I am the most recent caretaker of a '40 coupe, which the prior caretakers did a pretty good job on. It was bought in 1940 from PA Ford dealer. The owner was drafted, put it up on blocks and never came back from Europe. In another family for many years. I need to tap the Fordbarn brain trust. with several questions about the driver's side wood floor board. 1. What attached the gas pedal hinge to the floorboard. Was it a threaded fastener into a t-nut ? 2. What goes in the relief in the back of the floor board where the pedal rod goes through to seal it ? 3. What seals the sheet metal plate around the steering column, and what type, size and thread scree held it on ? 4. What was used to seal between the wood and metal floorboards, was it a welting ? Are any of the repop pieces any good, or should I make do with what I can make up ? Thank you Fordbarners.