New project, 40 Ford coupe

Here's a few pic's of whats going to be my next project and a few parts i've already collected for it. Pretty nice straight coupe body with some rust in trunk floor other than that pretty solid. This is just pretty much the way I got it, no motor or trans, M2 front and chevy 10 bolt rear set up for 350/350. I can't live with the M2 and I like 9" ford rears so probably going to have another ch***is put together for it with the 4" dropped I beam, split bones and early round spindles. ( pictured )Also found a 57 ford 9" housing with axles new bearings and all new brakes at the Wichcita Ks. swap. Down in the weeds in front with a little bit of rake towards the back is the plan. Had a pair of Hot Rod Rubber, Hurst slicks and 5 spoke grey center mags left over from another project that I think will look just fine tucked up under those rear fenders.
Plans for a semi angry vintage small block chevy hooked up to the Richmond Super T-10 and steel ****tershield ( pictured )should spin the tires with a 350 posi center section. The interior is kinda on the border and will probably have to get me by for a while,someday it will be white pearl tuck and roll with black piping. I'll rework the dash a bit, Pitch the tilt column, stereo,and underdash air unit, ad a hot rod column and probably the white superior 500 wheel pictured.
The chrome garnish mouldings are too cool and will definetly stay. The paint overall is poor condition and I'm thinking gloss black at this point.
I bought the car from a guy in Huntington Beach Ca. but he bought it awhile back from a guy in Grandview Tx. where I believe it was for quite awhile. Maybe some of you Texas boys know some history on it or seen it around. Looks to have been built maybe early 70's.
I'll post a few updates as it moves along, for now I'll be in the garage. See Ya, Gary

 

Heres some pic's of parts I've already collected. Gary

 

man thats some kinda sweet score , hell most dudes would give up a left nut for one in that kinda shape!! im jealous as a MoFo

 

cool...you can see it in your head already..

 

Cool car..

 

Nice score Gary.Love to see this stuff come to town.As always I'm sure this will be nuts on.First half decent Wednesday lets have a garage night in South Omaha.

 

Wish my cars were that cool when I bought them. Love the look of the coupes, cl***ic rod.

 

Nice project. Can't wait to see it as it progresses!

 

hey i`ll buy the old frame if you wanna sell it...
very nice car.

 

Damn man, congrats. I was waiting for some pics along with the (painted?) wagon. I'd kill for a 40 coupe. Something tells me this will be right on the money.

Mootz

 

beeuutiful

 

Chop it.

Ken

 

Looks good man,now the fun begins. Later Rob

 

Lookin Good Man!!! You just couldn't get over the last one you had!! This looks like a great start for sure, it will be as cool as the last one, but a lot faster. Great score buddy, I'm excited about it!! Rock n' Roll!!-Sololobo

 

Can't chop it, just can't do it. I know everybodys got there own visions especially of 40's, but I think Henry's version was just right and I believe there are lots of cars that have to be chopped to look right. Just not 40's.......... my opinion. Gary

 

Nice looking car Gary can't wait to see what you do with it.

 

Lookin' good. I like the direction you're taking. Keep us posted !

Todd

 

I cant wait to check this one out. Looks like a good start. Hell, should be almost done by now , right?

Told you guys it probably had a MII. hahaha


Jeff

 

One of the most perfect body designs ever built. It doesn't need to be chopped and a lot have been ruined by attempting it. You've got a super example to start with, I'm jealous.

Frank

 

Heres a couple pic's of my last one, ( few years back ) and the inspiration for this one. Sorry bout the ****ty pictures, there framed under gl***. This car is in Pullyup Wa. now. Gary

 

HELL yes man.... cant wait for updates!

 

LOVE 40's, one of my all time favorite Fords.
That look's like a real nice car..
I totally agree with you not chopping it too..There's been very few i've liked chopped..
Your 'old' one looked bad*** as well!

Tony

 

Gary, you most certainly are a Poser.

Great project... and I know you will make this car what it should be.
Congrats on the purchase!

Wanna race?

Malcolm

 

Wanna race, hmmm......... HAMB Drags "07" We been there, think my Chevy was settin the pace that day. You'll get a look at a new set of tailites this year Gary

 

The wagons at Jeff Meyer's place, when he's ready he'll throw-up some teaser picture's. ( Can't hardly wait ) Hope to have it back about Round-up time. Gary

 

Shouda kept the last 40, it had a real hotrod motor! That combined with your cool roadster would have made a nice stable. Dam gold chainer poser! Can't you just feel the love?

 

Gold chainer poser........ Pleeeeeaaaase gimme a break. ahh, nope not gonna go there. Gary

 

Gold chainer maybe not, but you have such neat **** that you get a shot of your ride in the funny books at every goat rope and chicken pluckin party you attend. It's about the spot. Some guys got it and some don't.

 

What about the sheep herding parties that Gary attends?
Those are his favorite, especially when he brings his velcro gloves.