I am 25 years old and this is my first hot rod project, I bought this car a year ago on ebay and can easily say learned my lesson about buying projects on ebay. But none the less to say it was rough is an understatement but it is slowly taking shape. Put new Bob Drake quarters on it, new tailpan and trunk floor. Bought a new frame from Lobecks in Cleveland and now finally have the money to build up the chasis so i can switch over the body to the frame i will use so i can finish the sheet metal work. Heres some pictures of last year and will be sending some more of the current progress
Wow! I commend you for jumping in there to save a '40 Coupe that many folks would have walked away from. Thankfully there are tons of repro parts available for them. That Lobeck frame should work out great. He certainly knew how to get a hot rod to sit right. Good continued luck with an awesome project. Keep the progress photos coming...............Don.
Your doing a great job on the coupe, but looking at those "Before" pics.....how can you fault Ebay with this quote " can easily say learned my lesson about buying projects on ebay." Those pics tell the story pretty well. (unless you mean not seeing it in person first) Needless to say, I really commend you for taking that coupe project on. I don't think I would have done it....Until recently, I couldn't get my *** going on a solid Coupe...LOL. Continued Good Luck with your build...I'm more inspired now as well. Murph
You are doing a great job. Keep it up. Most of us old guys learned on similar projects. I couldn't afford a nice car. You will learn so much more by fixing it yourself than by buying a nice car. You will know your car inside and out. If you get discouraged just post current pictures for more encouragement. We love it so far.
You are doing a great job on this 40 and UI've had my share of them. Keep up the great work and I look forward to more progress pics ....
Pic #4 looks like a Thanksgiving turkey the morning after... ..but you have it looking good already. Huge progress since last year, and your age. Keep the build thread going. This will be a good one.
VERY nice save of a great Ford body that probably would have ended up as s****. Your workmanship looks professional, and will result in a very nice '40. Congrats!
hang in there and keep looking forward. I started a coupe with with nothing more than a shell and bare frame, took several years and lots of patience but in the end it was worth it all. they are without a doubt IMO the best looking Ford ever. They look fast even when standing still! Good luck!
Thanks alot guys for the incouragement its easy to loose sight when theres so much to do. I will definately keep the pics coming
With Bob Drake making skins now, could make the build easier should you go that route. Great progress so far. Keep it up!
What the hell! Me and 1/2done are hammering on our old chit, and this stuff is already made! Lookin good. TP
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