Thread: 1946 Ford Coupe-

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The exterior looks period perfect to me. The interior - well......a little TLC and a trip to the upholsterers along with some paint will fix that. But, I wouldn't do much now except to do the seats with a new Indian/Mexican blanket.

I would, twere mine, drive it this summer (too late this year to start major changes) with a note book and write down a "plan of attack" for next fall and winter

I agree..............mostly. I've been a fan of these immediate post war Fords for a long time though I've never owned one. The idea of driving and improving is a great way to enjoy a car from both the mechanical and social aspects.

Depending on your budget, skills and ideas an altitude adjustment and interior improvement are both projects that can be done in reasonably short periods of time while not terminally disabling the car. The biggest challenge in putting in a dropped axle and reverse eye spring is driving out the perch pins. Need a 40 ton press (and maybe some heat) if it's not been done since new. If you want to brave it, interior kits are available for you to install. LeBaron-Bonney makes a very fine stock replacement kit, and they now own EZ-Boy so can supply a hot rod style package as well. Some underhood detailing and that sbc will look sweeter too. Neat car.....