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Originally Posted by Scooting

Don, that interior should make you feel like you are driving a brand new 40 right from the factory. And then you start the engine and have to say "We are not in Kansas anymore" or any other flathead country. Bet your first ride will be grins from ear to ear.

U got that right Ray, Drove it about 10 miles B4 I loaded it up on the noisy trailer, sound awsum @ idle, drivers very docile, until ya hit it. It got my attention rat now. It's a ball. And it in Misey and more . Gonna make a great chase truck for the 6th annual Great Greybeard Adventuree.

Originally Posted by Scooting

Don, that interior should make you feel like you are driving a brand new 40 right from the factory. And then you start the engine and have to say "We are not in Kansas anymore" or any other flathead country. Bet your first ride will be grins from ear to ear.

U got that right Ray, Drove it about 10 miles B4 I loaded it up on the noisy trailer, sound awsum @ idle, drivers very docile, until ya hit it. It got my attention rat now. It's a ball. And it in Misey and more . Gonna make a great chase truck for the 6th annual Great Greybeard Adventuree.

UpDate : Took it out yesterday for a little 100 mile putt.
Love these open 4 lane roads in okieland.
Runs and handles like a dream.
Side note: Cruisin down the 4 lane @ around 75 when a new doo dah Camaro pulls up next to me, honks his horn and nails it.
What to do?
Nail it also (first time a full slam) and it open the back barrels on the 780, kicks down to 2nd,, chirps the tires blower starts doin it's thing and the rest of the story is history.
That Camaro was a spec in the rear view mirror real quick.

Ha! Are you a happy man out on the freeway? Love It!
I like the pin stripping too. And the tail lights, surprised they are not on the fenders. Bet you sure can see them better as these are mounted.
I want to see you in it on the next Greybeard trip!

Priceless, the look on the Camaro drivers face would of been bloody awesome to have seen when you went by. Damn, that is a very lovely Sedan Delivery and obliviously a wee bit of a sleeper in the performance department.

You should get a bumper sticker for it: 'Just 'cos I'm old don't mean I'm slow.'

Originally Posted by johnboy

You should get a bumper sticker for it: 'Just 'cos I'm old don't mean I'm slow.'

Don't do bumper stickers, but KQQL slogan

It's not crystal clear from the angles of the pictures so I'll ask to be sure, is that an AC compressor mounted high on the passenger side or the alternator? One interior shot shows what might be an AC vent, but again, not crystal clear if you've got AC? Not a big deal either way, just curious.

Originally Posted by rspears

It's not crystal clear from the angles of the pictures so I'll ask to be sure, is that an AC compressor mounted high on the passenger side or the alternator? One interior shot shows what might be an AC vent, but again, not crystal clear if you've got AC? Not a big deal either way, just curious.

No A/C yet Roger, but ordered it yesterday. Gonna do a hang on under the dash to keep the glove box and sum what like a 60/70's build/theme.

Don, your grill chin looks like mine did. Dang big bumps. A/C is on my list as well. Do you prefer Vintage air over any other unit for these cars?

Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe

Don, your grill chin looks like mine did. Dang big bumps. A/C is on my list as well. Do you prefer Vintage air over any other unit for these cars?

Ryan, mine has a 3/8" skid plate under the chin supported to the x member. No worry about blowin out the chin. Years ago had a 41 delivery and after 5 chins in 1 season, I finally got smart.
Vintage a/c or no air @ all.

Originally Posted by DA34GUY

Vintage a/c or no air @ all.

I agree. I didn't think I needed A/C until we moved to Texas. Wrong! I installed a Vintage Air MK IV. It works so well that I have to keep it on the lowest setting most of the time. There's a nostalgia factor also. The MK IV is very similar to a unit my Dad had installed in one of the family cars when I was a kid.

Originally Posted by Henry Rifle

I agree. I didn't think I needed A/C until we moved to Texas. Wrong! I installed a Vintage Air MK IV. It works so well that I have to keep it on the lowest setting most of the time. There's a nostalgia factor also. The MK IV is very similar to a unit my Dad had installed in one of the family cars when I was a kid.

Yep a knee knocker for me also Jack

Originally Posted by DA34GUY

Ryan, mine has a 3/8" skid plate under the chin supported to the x member. No worry about blowin out the chin. Years ago had a 41 delivery and after 5 chins in 1 season, I finally got smart.
Vintage a/c or no air @ all.

Don, if you ever have it on the rack and can snap a pic of the skid plate, I'd sure appreceiate it. This is something I definitely need to put on mine.

You gonna leave it flat or make it shiney before you turn it ? Hey Don you gonna be heading up OKC any time soon ?