1940 Ford Tudor Build Thread

[406Rich]

Here's a MC adapter: page 61

Mann there is not a lot of room under there for a booster....I looked once...

[40FordDeluxe]

Here's a MC adapter: page 61

Thanks for that Randy. What are you guys running for MC's? the Mustang one?

[40FordDeluxe]

Mann there is not a lot of room under there for a booster....I looked once...

You're right there.

[rspears]

Ryan,
I think if you get your brake components sized right along with the right leverage on your pedal you'll do just fine without a booster. Bias towards a bigger bore on the MC as opposed to smaller, if that's an option for you, to increase the volume of fluid pushed for a given pedal movement.

[randyr]

Thanks for that Randy. What are you guys running for MC's? the Mustang one?

When my dad & I first built my car we put the MC on the firewall and hung a pedal under the dash. It worked well for years but looked like crap!!
When embarking on this redo I installed a new firewall and moved the pedal/MC back under the floor. I bought one of those pedal/power booster/corvette MC combos from ebay and fitted it to the frame. Then I decided I wanted to go with a 5 speed instead of an automatic. Thus I added a clutch pedal to the rig I already had.....
clutch & brake 4_1.JPG

Sorry I don't have a pic with the MC attached but it's the GM/corvette style MC. I've toyed with adding a remote fill since it will be hard to access under floor.

[40FordDeluxe]

I think I'll hold off on buying a MC or the adapter, until I actually get the engine and trans in the frame so I can see how much of the X member is going to be left.

[randyr]

[QUOTE=40FordDeluxe;489760]I think I'll hold off on buying a MC or the adapter, until I actually get the engine and trans in the frame so I can see how much of the X member is going to be left. [/QUOTE


yeah, you might need one of these 1935-40 Ford Bolt-In Tubular X-member - Speedway Motors, America's Oldest Speed Shop

but I think we might have talked about this before....

[40FordDeluxe]

Yes we have. I measured one at Good Guy's in Des moines this year, and I don't think it's wide enough to get the 46rh through it either. That's an expensive piece to have to modify if you know what I mean.

[randyr]

Yes we have. I measured one at Good Guy's in Des moines this year, and I don't think it's wide enough to get the 46rh through it either. That's an expensive piece to have to modify if you know what I mean.

I hear ya! These guys have one, too. It's wider than stock but don't know if it's wide enough for you. page 60

[40FordDeluxe]

No, there's isn't wide enough either. I originally was going to use theirs. My plan is to build an X member similar to what Fatman does on their chassis.

[406Rich]

Thanks for that Randy. What are you guys running for MC's? the Mustang one?

No booster just disc/drum master, magnum disc`s up front, seems to stop well, I don`t have any issue with it.

[40FordDeluxe]

Today I ordered some parts for the Hemi. I'd like to get the 40 in my shop this weekend and get going on it. We'll see how that plan unfolds..........

Carb Adapter
Intermediate shaft
Small Block Chrysler Billet Electronic Dist.
Oil filter relocating plate
Oil filter mounting bracket
Oil byplass plug
Rear main seal
Timing cover seal and gasket
Spark Plug Rubber seals

I need to get my water pump on and see what I need to do about a dampner and pullies. Then figure out PS pump, and alt situation.

[randyr]

Just curious why you're not going to run the fuel injection....

[40FordDeluxe]

Just curious why you're not going to run the fuel injection....

What fuel injection? It's a 1956 354 Hemi. I suppose I could run fuel injection, but it's big bucks. Haha

[randyr]

What fuel injection? It's a 1956 354 Hemi. I suppoe I could run fuel injection, but it's big bucks. Haha

Oops!! My bad! Maybe I need to review your thread. For some reason I was thinking you had scored a late-model Hemi engine/trans to put in your '40.
Nevermind.......carry on with what you're doing.....