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Finally drove my 40 ford

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by plumfat40, Jul 18, 2012.

  1. KustomCars
    Joined: Jul 31, 2011
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    KustomCars
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    from Minnesota

    x2 .. Congrats car looks sweet!
     
  2. Malcolm
    Joined: Feb 9, 2006
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    Malcolm
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    from Nebraska

    Awesome --- congrats, Nick!!


    Malcolm
     
  3. 4tford
    Joined: Aug 27, 2005
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    4tford
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    Nice 40! I know the feeling of the first 40 ride. Hope you enjoy many miles with it!
     
  4. plumfat40
    Joined: Jul 21, 2008
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    plumfat40
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    from colorado

    Now I have plenty of time to work the bugs out, get the columbia working and DRIVE to the Roundup next spring!!
     
  5. plumfat40
    Joined: Jul 21, 2008
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    plumfat40
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    from colorado

    Thanks Nick, I see yours is close too? Roundup next spring for you as well, Yahoo!!
     
  6. plumfat40
    Joined: Jul 21, 2008
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    plumfat40
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    from colorado


    Front axle is stock, dropped by SID. Posies front spring. stock rear spring reversed main leaf, a few leaves removed. Unsplit bones. 6.00 front tires, 7.50 rears. Same set up we did on 3window 35 Last year.

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  7. thanks... is that about a 4 inch drop?

     
  8. KIRK!
    Joined: Feb 20, 2002
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    KIRK!
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    Looks great!
     
  9. ram-rod
    Joined: Mar 24, 2006
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    ram-rod
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    Nice another 40 on the road
     
  10. RC Kid
    Joined: Jul 5, 2012
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    RC Kid
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    from Alabama

    Cool old Ford. Congrats! I bet it'll be a blast to drive after all the little bugs get worked out.
     
  11. Steve 38
    Joined: Jan 5, 2007
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    Steve 38
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    Really cool! Congrats to you, thats a nice looking car. Can you post more pics please?
     
  12. mattlowe
    Joined: May 7, 2008
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    mattlowe
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    very nice! such a good feeling to be driving a project, light at the end of the tunnel!
     
  13. 40Standard
    Joined: Jul 30, 2005
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    40Standard
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    from Indy

    congrats. a nice looking ride
     
  14. Philbilly
    Joined: Dec 21, 2008
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    Philbilly
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    Awesome looking '40! Congrats on getting her back on the road!
     
  15. plumfat40
    Joined: Jul 21, 2008
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    plumfat40
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    from colorado

    Need to finish up the headlights. Gonna drive it home tomorrow.

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  16. Steve 38
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    Steve 38
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    Wow, just superb! Lucky you, thats real cool!
     
  17. Labold
    Joined: Nov 1, 2007
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    Labold
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    Great looking car and congrats on the first drive. You've made your mother and I very proud.
     
  18. Timeless !!!!!! Nice ride !!!!!!
     
  19. 343w
    Joined: Dec 15, 2008
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    343w
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    Great looking 40 tudor, wish I still had mine!
     

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