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leprod · 02-19-2022, 01:09 AM

Hi All, was just wondering how much work was involved in placing a 41 Ford coupe on a 46-48 frame? Mine is toast and have access to a nice 46 frame. Heard the 41 is narrower like a 40, but no real information on it, any help is appreciated

Aussiebill · 02-19-2022, 03:51 AM

Use the 46 Chassis, I had a 41 Chassis under a 46 Convertible there are just minor differences and they all bolt on.

rotorwrench · 02-19-2022, 08:32 AM

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The 1941 cars were a significant change from earlier models in width and in two choices for engines. They had an all new frame to work with the wider body. The changes between 41 & 42 aren't big ones but just enough that the 1941 body mounts won't all line up with the 1942 frame. They changed some fittings. The X-member is different in subtle ways and the rear frame rails have a different cross member and width between rails is different in the back. It would take some work to get a 1941 body to fit on a 1942 thru 48 type frame. It can be done but it's not a bolt on and go situation unless the bolt holes are changed somewhat. It might be easier to go the other way as was previously stated.

02-19-2022, 01:09 AM	#1
leprod Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1	41-48 Hi All, was just wondering how much work was involved in placing a 41 Ford coupe on a 46-48 frame? Mine is toast and have access to a nice 46 frame. Heard the 41 is narrower like a 40, but no real information on it, any help is appreciated

02-19-2022, 03:51 AM	#2
Aussiebill Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 21	Re: 41-48 Use the 46 Chassis, I had a 41 Chassis under a 46 Convertible there are just minor differences and they all bolt on.

02-19-2022, 08:32 AM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: 41-48 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The 1941 cars were a significant change from earlier models in width and in two choices for engines. They had an all new frame to work with the wider body. The changes between 41 & 42 aren't big ones but just enough that the 1941 body mounts won't all line up with the 1942 frame. They changed some fittings. The X-member is different in subtle ways and the rear frame rails have a different cross member and width between rails is different in the back. It would take some work to get a 1941 body to fit on a 1942 thru 48 type frame. It can be done but it's not a bolt on and go situation unless the bolt holes are changed somewhat. It might be easier to go the other way as was previously stated. Last edited by rotorwrench; 02-19-2022 at 08:40 AM.