40 Ford new stance - before and after

Finally got my '40 back on all fours. Lowering it turned into being a much bigger (and more expensive) job than I had expected. It has been fun getting to know straight axles. Most of my cars are from the from the 50's and 60's and their suspensions are alot different. I've got a few before and after photos to post. I love the new stance, what do you guys think?

 

Much gooder. Stu

 

Presto-Chango. Instant hot rod.

 

Honestly, the car looks great in the before picture, so there would have been no shame in leaving it like that. However, the new stance looks great and definitely better in a side by side comparison!

 

I haven't even really gotten to drive it yet. I just got to pull it out in the drive long enough to stare and snap a photo.
The worst part about lowering it was having it off the road. I bought this car last Ocotober and have really enjoyed driving it.

 

Few more before and after of the same angle.

 

From Zero to Hero!!!

The Before looks like a typical Restored '40.
The After has the perfect Hot Rod '40 look.

 

Awesome 40!

how did you lower it?

 

That's one fine looking car either way.

 

Ditto...whats the Scoop? I'm all ears!

Murph

 

Looks great both ways but i like 'em low
All my projects always come in under budget and in less time than expected

 

Glad you asked.
In the front I used a Magnum 4" I- beam drop axle, Posie super slide spring (w/ 2 removed), dropped steering arms, added sway bars and tube shocks. My front tires are 5.00/5.25's on a stock 16" wheel.
In the rear I used a Posie super slide spring with 5 leaves removed and tube shocks. Rear tires are 6.00 x 16's.

 

I LIKE! Great job!

 

Very nice! Nothing makes a '40 better more than a killer stance!

 

Dude! That looks bad***! I am normally not a fan of red on a vehicle but that car rules!

 

Stance is everything, and you got it all now

Looks great, nice job.

 

You nailed the stance Dude! That makes or breaks a car. The front tire tucked under the front fender is perfect!

 

Very nice. Gary

 

Looks Great...Let us know how it handles after you get it out.

Murph

 

Thanks for the compliments!

 

Looks great. I'm in the middle of the same deal w/ my 37. hope it looks as good when I'm done.

You really removed 5 leaved out of your posies rear spring? I was going to start with 3, guess I may have to rethink that.

I'd be interested to know if it settles any after you put a couple of hundred miles on it.

 

Wow, that looks fantastic! Lucky you. Did the tube shocks make any difference to the ride height?

 

The nose in the dirt is way they should look in my opinion. HRP

 

I don't think so. I don't think they will make much difference to the ride either. ...not really sure why I bought them now that I think of it.

 

I removed the top 5 and used the top leaf from my front spring (almost flat) as a spacer under the rear ones.
I'll look but I think I took photos of the springs out and side by side so you can see the difference.

 

I have a '40 Tudor that needs to drop in the rear a bit, but 5 leaves!? Any tire interference? And by the way, the stance is just right!

 

+1, just my 2 cents!

 

Oooh yeah, looks great!! And I really like the color, too.



Malcolm

 

I second that remark....

I don't like red cars, but wouldn't bother driving that beauty!

 

just put a Superbell dropped I beam and Posie 'In da dirt' sping on the front of my 40, very dissapointed, maybe a 3 inch drop!! was it 2 of the smallest leaves you removed on the front? How much axle to ch***is clearance on the front do you have?