Projects 40 Ford coupe project..... It's done

Well almost, goes to the upholstery shop next Monday to finish up the inside. Heres some links to what I started with and the build progress over the last couple years.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=244660
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=258632
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=345832
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=330310
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=370691
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=403194

Drove it for the first time last Sunday, went around the block a few times and there were no leaks, no fires and everything seemed to be working. Headed out to the highway for a pleasant surprise. Seems to have good road manners and rides nice. No big rattles or bangs and goes straight down the road. Carbs need some fine tuning, it runs really good but falls flat when I try to push it very hard. So all in all I'm really happy, not race ready yet but it'll get there. Can't wait to get it out next year especially to the HAMB drags. Gary

 

that's a real purdy car.

 

Nice hot rod!

 

Cool Gary! Looking great ,congrats!

 

Very cool ride. Congrats on getting it done. It looks great.

 

Gary, congratulations! It looks stunning. I've been following this build from the beginning and have really enjoyed your updates. You have a very good eye for detail, everything about it is just spot on, just an awesome car. Well done mate.

 

WOW!! That little car came out perfect. See you in Joplin.

-Abone.

 

very nice. I'm looking forward to setting up a hamb cruise next year for us omaha folks.

 

thats a fine looking hotrod. I like it

 

turned out very nice. how did you hinge the radio speaker cover?

 

Gary,

You really nailed the look! I can't wait to see it run in Joplin too.

 

That looks great. Any chance of a quick tech post on how you did the radio cover?

 

That is one tasty '40.

 

Looks great Gary! That is a great looking 40! Wish mine was at least road worthy

 

great looking car cant wait to see it in person

 

You sir, know how to build a hotrod. Looks great Gary!

 

Looking good, Gary!... Too bad I'll never be able to race you in the Galaxie.

You guys should here this thing, it sounds awesome... pretty 'angry'



Malcolm

 

real, real nice. thanks for sharing...

-scott noteboom

 

Hard to go wrong with a 40 coupe.........nice job.

 

I was lucky enough to get a ride last week. That sucker hauls ass. Rides and works good. Look out at the HAMB drags.

 

I used to like '40 Fords, than I hated them, now I like them again, thanks for posting!

 

I would like to take credit for the hinged speaker cover, but I'm not that clever. There made and come as a complete kit with the inner box by a shop in Phoenix Az. called HotRods by Dean. Heres a link ;
http://www.hotrodsbydean.com/#/40-stash-box-standard/4530728282
The $60 price tag seemed cheap considering the time it would have taken me to figure it out not to mention I'da probably screw'd up a couple grills in the process

 

Love It!!

 

looks good, how big is your shop if you don't mind me asking? And what about the wagon, any more pics of that??

 

Super looking ride..

 

Very cool, 40's do rule!

 

very nice 40---you did a great job--40's are where it's at for me

 

Looks real good. I bet it looks even better from the drivers seat too. That car is AWESOME. That one has to rank right up with another black 40 (you know which one) and a local Cad powered one around here. KOOL

 

The shop area where I horse with cars is about 24x24 it's the front half of the garage. Here's a few pic's of the wagon which just happens to be for sale here http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=371685

 

It all looks right, the car, the color, the wheels, the engine, the trans, ect. Great job on a very nice '40 Coupe.