1940 Ford Tudor Build Thread

[40FordDeluxe]

No comments on the first part of post 284?

[34_40]

I've got triangulated in my coupe.. Love it too!

And I also run the polished Salt Flats from AR..

I can't find anything to complain about on my end.. Go for it.

[40FordDeluxe]

Thanks 34_40. I've seen a lot of kits for 33-35s, but not many for 36-40. I have found a decent kit though I think.

[rspears]

I agree, my '33 has a triangulated four link and like Mike I have no complaints. If I do another car it will have the same setup as this one. There's just no disadvantage to it, from my perspective.

[jerry clayton]

Some chassis/frames aren't readily compatable with mounting the upper links---might be more related to under floor area of a back seat, but the 2 seater rigs seem to have more room there-


an alternative could be a irs from several of the later series of suvs, etc-------

[40FordDeluxe]

I'll have to check my floor for clearance and see what it looks like. Thanks for the input guys. That's what I love about this forum.

[rspears]

....an alternative could be a irs from several of the later series of suvs, etc-------

If you think about going IRS look at an XJ6 Jag. In fact, for your '40 picking up a trashed out XJ6 and parting the IRS and IFS would be sweet!! Tech talks about that swap from time to time.

[jerry clayton]

Other choices ===C4 corvette(92-96), Lincoln, T bird Cougar with IRS, Ford expedition(IIRC) latr Mustang Cobra with IRS,
New Camaro , possibly Viper$$$$$


As the cars became lower ( mid/late 30s) and more rear seat usage, the floor board areas drive line tunnels were manufactured closer to drive line components not leaving much room for the upper bars from a much larger rear (9in Ford , Dana 60,etc) compared to the old narrow torque tube center pinion banjo rears

[40FordDeluxe]

I'm going to pass on the rear IRS. I have created enough work for myself on this thing.

[40FordDeluxe]

I found some other wheels that may look good on here and period correct and they aren't priced bad at all. $980 powder coated for a set of 4.

Latest News - Detroit Steel Wheel Co.

I had some money saved up from selling things I had laying it around and I was going to go gang busters buying things for this car. But then reality set in and I decided I had better finish my 72 so I can drive it when my daily driver craps out. But, I should be able to recoop and still work on the 40 before summer.

[cffisher]

With this weather you may have a lot of time before summer.

[Scooting]

Are you considering the 18" or 20". Good that there are different center selections too. Nice selection of whitewall tires, is that a possibility?

[40FordDeluxe]

I was thinking 18" in front and 20" in the rear. I probably can't do much until I get the body back on the frame and put fenders on and do some measuring so everything is right. I also have to see what tires will fit as well. I've changed so much on this thing I have no base line anymore.

[randyr]

Hey Ryan, are you still planning to paint the car satin black? What color on the wheels? I think will look pretty cool. Dang, I gotta get back on my '37! I keep getting sidetracked on my truck.....

[40FordDeluxe]

Are you considering the 18" or 20". Good that there are different center selections too. Nice selection of whitewall tires, is that a possibility?

I forgot to add about the white walls, I doubt I'll go white walls. I still am not sold on the steel wheels yet either. I'd really like to see a photoshop of a black 40 with them on it and low to the ground. My big problem is, I like shiny things. So I like to see a visualization before I commit. Haha