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01-25-2018, 02:29 PM | #1 |
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1940 ford deluxe convertible chassis dimensions?
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I was wondering if anyone has a chassis diagram for the 1940 Deluxe Convertible similar to the one for the coupe I've attached. Like to get a copy for my records please. |
01-25-2018, 02:57 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1940 ford deluxe convertible chassis dimensions?
would bet KUBE does as he is in the middle of doing one right now!!!
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01-25-2018, 04:50 PM | #3 |
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Yes but I bet he’s too busy working on it rather than sitting at his computer!
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01-25-2018, 05:14 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1940 ford deluxe convertible chassis dimensions?
Hi all; I understand that the Woody, Converts , and Pickups have outside frame rails .010 thicker? Newc
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01-25-2018, 05:56 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1940 ford deluxe convertible chassis dimensions?
I think the 38 restoration book says the cross members are a little heavier, the rails the same
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01-26-2018, 11:56 AM | #6 | |
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01-26-2018, 11:59 AM | #7 |
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Re: 1940 ford deluxe convertible chassis dimensions?
Fantastic , thanks Ken! Where are these available for other years and models, do you know? I got a PM and he was interested in a 37 sedan delivery.
Appreciate you posting this for my 40! Glenn |
01-26-2018, 12:11 PM | #8 |
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Re: 1940 ford deluxe convertible chassis dimensions?
Someone may jump in and correct me, but I think they appeared in some Lorin Sorenson books. The Early Ford V-8 Club used them in their "Pictorial Register" published in about 1967 and in the "V-8 Album" first published in 1985. You can find the V-8 Album on eBay and other sites.
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01-26-2018, 12:25 PM | #9 |
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Re: 1940 ford deluxe convertible chassis dimensions?
Good, thanks Ken.
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I'd be willing to bet they are available through the Benson Ford Research Center for all years.
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01-26-2018, 02:24 PM | #11 |
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Thanks Kube
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01-27-2018, 09:15 AM | #12 |
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Re: 1940 ford deluxe convertible chassis dimensions?
The salesman's handbooks have a similar diagram of a Fordor Sedan with various measurements on one page. They have a second page that has the exact measurement for each passenger model. Plus there is a third page with Station Wagon dimensions. Other pages for the Mercury and one diagram for each truck model.
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01-27-2018, 10:41 AM | #13 |
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Re: 1940 ford deluxe convertible chassis dimensions?
It seams like they added several fittings (crossmembers) on the frame in order to hold the convertible bodies more securely. I don't know if the rails are any different or not. Wescott's Auto has some frame info for the 35 thru 40 cars but I don't if it's what you might be looking for to add to the body diagram. There are also differences at the front for the low mounted radiator and fan on the 39 deluxe & 40 models.
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