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Rem · 09-29-2011, 04:47 AM

I understand that '38 and '40 frames are 'similar', but are the crossmembers, transmission mount brackets, etc., all the same? Will a '40 drivetrain bolt straight into a '38 chassis, and the body just drop straight on top?

Thanks in advance.

Cecil/WV · 09-29-2011, 06:37 AM

It's the same frame.

jimTN · 09-29-2011, 06:49 AM

I believe you will have to rework some fender pan bolt holes and the front crossmember to accept the 40 forked brace. Drive train will work fine. There will be some slight modification required to use the 40 pedal bracket and linkage.

Rem · 09-29-2011, 07:19 AM

Thanks guys. JimTN, on the pedals, is the main difference in the clutch pedal and linkage? I think I have some '39 pedals and bracket, if they're easier to use, although would that then cause problems with the column shift linkages?

37 Coupe · 09-29-2011, 07:53 AM

The 39 deluxe and 40 Fords have a different ,deeper front crossmember than 39 standard and earlier frames that had fan up on generator.

Big Earl · 09-29-2011, 08:44 AM

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The radiator mounts differ as well between 38 and 39

09-29-2011, 04:47 AM	#1
Rem Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 96	1938 - 1940 frame swap I understand that '38 and '40 frames are 'similar', but are the crossmembers, transmission mount brackets, etc., all the same? Will a '40 drivetrain bolt straight into a '38 chassis, and the body just drop straight on top? Thanks in advance.

09-29-2011, 06:37 AM	#2
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,266	Re: 1938 - 1940 frame swap It's the same frame.

09-29-2011, 06:49 AM	#3
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,509	Re: 1938 - 1940 frame swap I believe you will have to rework some fender pan bolt holes and the front crossmember to accept the 40 forked brace. Drive train will work fine. There will be some slight modification required to use the 40 pedal bracket and linkage.

09-29-2011, 07:19 AM	#4
Rem Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 96	Re: 1938 - 1940 frame swap Thanks guys. JimTN, on the pedals, is the main difference in the clutch pedal and linkage? I think I have some '39 pedals and bracket, if they're easier to use, although would that then cause problems with the column shift linkages?

09-29-2011, 07:53 AM	#5
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,835	Re: 1938 - 1940 frame swap The 39 deluxe and 40 Fords have a different ,deeper front crossmember than 39 standard and earlier frames that had fan up on generator. __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II

09-29-2011, 08:44 AM	#6
Big Earl Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 62	Re: 1938 - 1940 frame swap Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The radiator mounts differ as well between 38 and 39