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castiron · 09-20-2013, 10:27 AM

Tinker.Yours 36 is a beauty.What type of skirts do You use?

Tinker · 09-20-2013, 10:35 AM

Castiron, that is a photoshop (computer photo manipulation

) version of my car. Skirts were added on the computer. Nice way to play around with a lot of different colors and stances to visualize what you plan to do, before you spend the money to do so. And thanks castiron. Agree a slight chop at the most, but just another ford that doesnt need it to flow right and i prefer the 36 without a chop.

It's current state:

castiron · 09-20-2013, 11:14 AM

Ok,its still a beauty in its current version.I think 2"chop is absolutly the limit on any 36,looks great.

Ralph Moore · 09-20-2013, 11:47 AM

The 35's have always been my favorite. Although I have 47's I would trade for a 35 in a heartbeat.

ford38v8 · 09-20-2013, 12:33 PM

Very few cars of any make improve on the styling in the second or third year of a model. Look at the clean lines of the 49-50, and the cluttered update for the 51. The major exception is the really clean update for 53, after the homely left-over look of the 52, but then 54 reverted to the cobbled up left-over look again. What were they thinking?

Look at the sweep of the 38 teardrop rear fenders. Then look at the stubby 39 rear fenders. Sorry, not an improvement.

Sharp angled 37 grille and arrow straight hood doesn't go well with soft round body lines. Check the contour of the 38 heart shape grille and hood line, a nice compliment to the body lines.

33 swooping grille and unique matching louvers sadly lost on the 34.

41 grille improved the 40. I know, minority opinion.

46 upper grille bar with the red accent lines... The perfect touch. Those red accent lines have been described as a tribute to lives lost in WWII. 47-48 cleaned up very well without the accent.

Henry Hopper · 09-20-2013, 12:37 PM

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33 five window and 39 deluxe coupe.......flawless..both spoilt with tinkering...in my opinion.

The 41 is the runt of of the family.....must have the ugliest front end FoMoCo made.

Bobs32 · 09-20-2013, 12:40 PM

A '40 Ford now that's a thing of beauty !

37 Coupe · 09-20-2013, 12:40 PM

Alan ,what about the smooth lines of the 1939 Ford Deluxe,the rounded front fenders with the headlamps flowing within. The next year the sealed beams and the same fender style required the use of the humoungus pot metal adapter rings. I know the 40 has always seemed more popular than the 39 Deluxe but I sure do not know why.The 39 was form over function the 40 was function over form,another example the beautiful 39 rumble seat convertible top over the better funtioning but unstylish baby buggy carriage top heavy on the 40 convertibles rear seat.My opinion.

Vic Piano · 09-20-2013, 01:38 PM

For the most part, I agree with 37 Coupe, except for the Convertible Top on the '40 Ford Convertible Club Coupe. The '39 Ford Convertible Coupe was a two passenger, with the external "rumble seat". Not sure if the '35 Ford had a Convertible Club Coupe (CRS) but the '36, '37 & '38 Ford all offered a Convertible Club Coupe (top similar to the '40 Convertible Club Coupe). The '38 & '39 Lincoln Zephyr also had a Convertible Club Coupe with the large Convertible top with no quarter windows. I think the rarest Convertible of all would be the '38 Lincoln Zephyr Convertible Coupe (no rumble seat). The '40 - '48 Lincoln Continental also used the large convertible top with no quarter windows... in my opinion, the best looking Convertibles with the top up or down.

Shadetree · 09-20-2013, 02:05 PM

The `36 thru `40 Lincoln 3 window coupes are in a class of their own. I didn't even consider these when I made my choices. You so rarely see them. The ultimate coupe!

Tinker · 09-20-2013, 02:47 PM

Oh man thats not fair to add zephyrs in the mix!

37coop · 09-20-2013, 03:02 PM

the 37 Lincoln zephyr coupe ,it just doesn't get better than that ...and I am lucky enough to have one

DD931 · 09-20-2013, 05:15 PM

While my personal favorite is a '39 Deluxe Coupe, look at the picture of the '34 Phaeton on the cover of the book "The V8 Affair" by Ray Miller. Impossible to beat. It's as elegant as a Duesenburg! That's styling!!

FL&WVMIKE · 09-20-2013, 05:36 PM

You guys pay attention to what DD931 says. He is the smartest man on Fordbarn !
MIKE

David J · 09-20-2013, 06:30 PM

Hey Mikey , Now that isn't a bias opinion by any chance is it !!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL&WVMIKE

You guys pay attention to what DD931 says. He is the smartest man on Fordbarn !
MIKE

Fe26 · 09-20-2013, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ford38v8

Very few cars of any make improve on the styling in the second or third year of a model. Look at the clean lines of the 49-50, and the cluttered update for the 51. The major exception is the really clean update for 53, after the homely left-over look of the 52, but then 54 reverted to the cobbled up left-over look again. What were they thinking?

Look at the sweep of the 38 teardrop rear fenders. Then look at the stubby 39 rear fenders. Sorry, not an improvement.

Sharp angled 37 grille and arrow straight hood doesn't go well with soft round body lines. Check the contour of the 38 heart shape grille and hood line, a nice compliment to the body lines.

33 swooping grille and unique matching louvers sadly lost on the 34.

41 grille improved the 40. I know, minority opinion.

46 upper grille bar with the red accent lines... The perfect touch. Those red accent lines have been described as a tribute to lives lost in WWII. 47-48 cleaned up very well without the accent.

Alan, you've hit the nail right on the head.

ford38v8 · 09-20-2013, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fe26

Alan, you've hit the nail right on the head.

We do agree on the important stuff, don't we?

FL&WVMIKE · 09-20-2013, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David J

Hey Mikey , Now that isn't a bias opinion by any chance is it !!!!!!

DAVEY J. .................
Of course not ! Facts are facts !
MIKE

FHFD · 09-20-2013, 09:53 PM

Best,
'39 Deluxe
'40 Standard

Ugliest,
No point in it

Ricardo39 · 09-20-2013, 11:08 PM

Yes
34 cabriolet
34 coupe 3w
36 coupe 3w
39 coupe de luxe ( because of the windshield, dash and the toploader gearbox over this items in the 40, if the interior matters)
40 coupe std ( I don´t like the deluxe grill)
39 coupe standard ( Sorry, baby, don´t feel bad, I love you anyway)

No
40/ 41 and up Mercury coupes
41 and up Ford coupes ( Not ugly, but some steps back in style comparing with the early years, IMHO)

09-20-2013, 10:27 AM	#61
castiron Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 31	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years Tinker.Yours 36 is a beauty.What type of skirts do You use?

09-20-2013, 11:14 AM	#63
castiron Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 31	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years Ok,its still a beauty in its current version.I think 2"chop is absolutly the limit on any 36,looks great.

09-20-2013, 11:47 AM	#64
Ralph Moore Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 1,470	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years The 35's have always been my favorite. Although I have 47's I would trade for a 35 in a heartbeat.

09-20-2013, 12:33 PM	#65
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,644	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years Very few cars of any make improve on the styling in the second or third year of a model. Look at the clean lines of the 49-50, and the cluttered update for the 51. The major exception is the really clean update for 53, after the homely left-over look of the 52, but then 54 reverted to the cobbled up left-over look again. What were they thinking? Look at the sweep of the 38 teardrop rear fenders. Then look at the stubby 39 rear fenders. Sorry, not an improvement. Sharp angled 37 grille and arrow straight hood doesn't go well with soft round body lines. Check the contour of the 38 heart shape grille and hood line, a nice compliment to the body lines. 33 swooping grille and unique matching louvers sadly lost on the 34. 41 grille improved the 40. I know, minority opinion. 46 upper grille bar with the red accent lines... The perfect touch. Those red accent lines have been described as a tribute to lives lost in WWII. 47-48 cleaned up very well without the accent. __________________ Alan

09-20-2013, 12:37 PM	#66
Henry Hopper Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N.W.England Posts: 439	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 33 five window and 39 deluxe coupe.......flawless..both spoilt with tinkering...in my opinion. The 41 is the runt of of the family.....must have the ugliest front end FoMoCo made.

09-20-2013, 12:40 PM	#67
Bobs32 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 123	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years A '40 Ford now that's a thing of beauty !

09-20-2013, 12:40 PM	#68
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,835	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years Alan ,what about the smooth lines of the 1939 Ford Deluxe,the rounded front fenders with the headlamps flowing within. The next year the sealed beams and the same fender style required the use of the humoungus pot metal adapter rings. I know the 40 has always seemed more popular than the 39 Deluxe but I sure do not know why.The 39 was form over function the 40 was function over form,another example the beautiful 39 rumble seat convertible top over the better funtioning but unstylish baby buggy carriage top heavy on the 40 convertibles rear seat.My opinion. __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II Last edited by 37 Coupe; 09-20-2013 at 12:47 PM.

09-20-2013, 01:38 PM	#69
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years For the most part, I agree with 37 Coupe, except for the Convertible Top on the '40 Ford Convertible Club Coupe. The '39 Ford Convertible Coupe was a two passenger, with the external "rumble seat". Not sure if the '35 Ford had a Convertible Club Coupe (CRS) but the '36, '37 & '38 Ford all offered a Convertible Club Coupe (top similar to the '40 Convertible Club Coupe). The '38 & '39 Lincoln Zephyr also had a Convertible Club Coupe with the large Convertible top with no quarter windows. I think the rarest Convertible of all would be the '38 Lincoln Zephyr Convertible Coupe (no rumble seat). The '40 - '48 Lincoln Continental also used the large convertible top with no quarter windows... in my opinion, the best looking Convertibles with the top up or down. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-20-2013, 02:05 PM	#70
Shadetree Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cottageville, WV Posts: 1,535	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years The `36 thru `40 Lincoln 3 window coupes are in a class of their own. I didn't even consider these when I made my choices. You so rarely see them. The ultimate coupe! __________________ Son, you will never blow an engine up in high gear.

09-20-2013, 02:47 PM	#71
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years Oh man thats not fair to add zephyrs in the mix!

09-20-2013, 03:02 PM	#72
37coop Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: kent , u.k Posts: 519	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years the 37 Lincoln zephyr coupe ,it just doesn't get better than that ...and I am lucky enough to have one

09-20-2013, 05:15 PM	#73
DD931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Poconos Posts: 723	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years While my personal favorite is a '39 Deluxe Coupe, look at the picture of the '34 Phaeton on the cover of the book "The V8 Affair" by Ray Miller. Impossible to beat. It's as elegant as a Duesenburg! That's styling!!

09-20-2013, 05:36 PM	#74
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years You guys pay attention to what DD931 says. He is the smartest man on Fordbarn ! MIKE

09-20-2013, 09:53 PM	#79
FHFD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Grays Harbor County, Wa Posts: 223	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years Best, '39 Deluxe '40 Standard Ugliest, No point in it __________________ "Get your facts first..then you can distort them as you please"

09-20-2013, 11:08 PM	#80
Ricardo39 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 34	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years Yes 34 cabriolet 34 coupe 3w 36 coupe 3w 39 coupe de luxe ( because of the windshield, dash and the toploader gearbox over this items in the 40, if the interior matters) 40 coupe std ( I don´t like the deluxe grill) 39 coupe standard ( Sorry, baby, don´t feel bad, I love you anyway) No 40/ 41 and up Mercury coupes 41 and up Ford coupes ( Not ugly, but some steps back in style comparing with the early years, IMHO)