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stokes.greg · 12-10-2016, 02:31 PM

Looking at the frame only. Has anyone ever put a 41 super deluxe on a 46 frame? I think they will interchange but the rear of 46 frame is narrower.
My 41 frame needs some repair and my 46 is in frame off build. I was think I could put my good body, 41, on good frame, 46, then have one driving while the over is being restored

fordor41 · 12-10-2016, 11:00 PM

The sheet metal mounts different ,at the grill area, on a '41 than on a '46. Front of a '41 frame is closer to a '40. You could probably make it work permanently but a lot of work for a temporary job.

stokes.greg · 12-11-2016, 07:33 AM

Thanks.

blucar · 12-11-2016, 11:19 AM

In some respects the '41's appear to be very similar to the '46-48, however, they are very different, wheel base and axle width, with no similarity in the running gear and suspension. In reality I think the '41 is more like the '40 and earlier cars.
Sounds like a lot of work with very little positive results.
The suspension and running gear under my '36 is all '46-48 mounted to the '36 frame. Works good with everything bolted together.

1942deluxe · 12-11-2016, 11:36 AM

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Per the Early Ford V8 Club 1941-48 book the 1941 frame had a 11A part number, the 1942 frame a 21A P/N and the 46-48 a 51A P/N. Short answer in my opinion is no.
1942 on up sat an inch lower so I think you would be getting into a can of worms...

12-10-2016, 02:31 PM	#1
stokes.greg Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Marion, Ar Posts: 58	41 vs 46 Looking at the frame only. Has anyone ever put a 41 super deluxe on a 46 frame? I think they will interchange but the rear of 46 frame is narrower. My 41 frame needs some repair and my 46 is in frame off build. I was think I could put my good body, 41, on good frame, 46, then have one driving while the over is being restored __________________ 1941 Super Deluxe 4.6 police interceptor, IFS, 8.8 rearend, hydro boost brake and more. 1946 Sedan Coupe All stock and needs restored

12-10-2016, 11:00 PM	#2
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,517	Re: 41 vs 46 The sheet metal mounts different ,at the grill area, on a '41 than on a '46. Front of a '41 frame is closer to a '40. You could probably make it work permanently but a lot of work for a temporary job.

12-11-2016, 07:33 AM	#3
stokes.greg Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Marion, Ar Posts: 58	Re: 41 vs 46 Thanks. __________________ 1941 Super Deluxe 4.6 police interceptor, IFS, 8.8 rearend, hydro boost brake and more. 1946 Sedan Coupe All stock and needs restored

12-11-2016, 11:19 AM	#4
blucar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 2,464	Re: 41 vs 46 In some respects the '41's appear to be very similar to the '46-48, however, they are very different, wheel base and axle width, with no similarity in the running gear and suspension. In reality I think the '41 is more like the '40 and earlier cars. Sounds like a lot of work with very little positive results. The suspension and running gear under my '36 is all '46-48 mounted to the '36 frame. Works good with everything bolted together. __________________ Bill.... 36 5 win cpe

12-11-2016, 11:36 AM	#5
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 713	Re: 41 vs 46 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Per the Early Ford V8 Club 1941-48 book the 1941 frame had a 11A part number, the 1942 frame a 21A P/N and the 46-48 a 51A P/N. Short answer in my opinion is no. 1942 on up sat an inch lower so I think you would be getting into a can of worms...