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rlh5window · 12-30-2015, 05:31 PM

I have a 1940 ford business coupe.

These were in the pile of loose parts.

What are they and where do they go on the car??

Thanks,

Randall

Rowdy · 12-30-2015, 05:34 PM

I am not familure with the 40 coupe bodies, but they look like inner trunk supports that would go inside the quarter panels. I am sure someone will know for sure. Rod

JHFORD51 · 12-30-2015, 06:58 PM

Look similar to the shock tower to firewall braces on early 64.5-66 mustangs. I am not aware of Ford using clip nuts or or making extensive use of shouldered nuts (built in washer) during the flathead era.

Terry,OH · 12-30-2015, 07:18 PM

They are not 40 business coupe.

TJ · 12-30-2015, 07:32 PM

I've never seen those in a 40 business coupe

Scott H in Wheaton · 12-30-2015, 07:47 PM

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rlh5window · 01-03-2016, 10:32 PM

Yes, you guys were correct.

These are for a 1964 t - bird, not for the 40 at all.

Thank you again for your expertise.

Randall

Lanny · 01-04-2016, 12:23 AM

If they are about 19" long at the longest point,
then they will also fit the 1st gen Mustangs.

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JHFORD51 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 259	Re: Need to know what these are Look similar to the shock tower to firewall braces on early 64.5-66 mustangs. I am not aware of Ford using clip nuts or or making extensive use of shouldered nuts (built in washer) during the flathead era.

12-30-2015, 07:18 PM	#4
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,186	Re: Need to know what these are They are not 40 business coupe.

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TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,562	Re: Need to know what these are I've never seen those in a 40 business coupe

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rlh5window Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 29	Re: Need to know what these are Yes, you guys were correct. These are for a 1964 t - bird, not for the 40 at all. Thank you again for your expertise. Randall