Projects The 'Preacher' '40 Coupe

Nice work being done. I have been following as I have a '40 coupe also. My question though, what year is the Mk1 Cooper in the background? I have one of those in my garage as well. Although, it's not a Cooper. It was built by Clive Trickey in 1967 when he wrote for Triple C Magazine.

 

A bit of advice to folks using the Speedway T-5 trans adaptor. Cut an inspection window in the same area that Ford had on the original 3-speed. It helps a lot to check on the throw out bearing clearance to clutch fingers and to replace the return spring if that fails. Make the window the same size Ford did and use the small cover off the 3-speed or make your own. You will thank yourself later.

 

I'm not sure, sorry - that's another customer's car at the body shop I use. Not mine.

 

That sounds like a great tip. Thanks.

 

I like the structure you made to position/locate the new floor. there is no way the body shop can mess that up.

 

The guys at the body shop did all the bracing before they took the floor out. The panel gaps were all pretty good before disassembly, so we wanted to try and keep it that way.

 

Trunk floor is going in…..

 

Hi Terry,
Really love your coupe and what you're doing.
I also know all about what you've gone through ..... I brought the '46 Tudor below from California a few years ago and I was just going get it good enough to put on the road but unfortunately things got out of hand and much like yours its since had a major and ongoing rebuild.
Remember that it WILL be all worth it in the end ..... at least that's what I keep telling myself.

 

Beautiful job, Mark. It takes guts to cut up what appears to be a pretty smart car. Will follow with interest.

 

Have them fit the trunk lid before they weld up the rear floor, since they didn’t cross brace back there. That opening is just as complex as a door opening, and maybe worse. Curves in every direction!

 

Thanks Mart. The hard work is in the body and my only real involvement with that bit is financial.

 

Yes, I will thanks. The lower rear panel has to be offered up next and that will be done with the trunk lid in place. Once that is tacked in, the floor can be full welded.

 

wow, big progress. Looking forward to seeing this one when its done. What mufflers did you use? (ive got Smitty's, so thinking further down the line when they fall apart )

 

I have no idea unfortunately- they were already on the car.

 

Here’s a bit more from the bodyshop boys…