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Got the new holes drilled for the trans mount, got the engine alittle bit further and now the motormount fits. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Ok, now we know your opinion about chevy s/b. If you wanna debate that subject please do, but not in this thread.
The 700 auto is bigger than a th350 so you have to cut and rebuild the center frame alot. With a th350 you only have to remove the original...
Nah, i think a 283 is a cool old hot-rod engine and i dont want a flathead. Also want a auto so my wife can drive it, so a 283 and th350 is my choice.
It sits kinda high so i dont think that will be a problem. Im not a big flathead fan, ive had a couple of them but its just not for me. I want...
No then the holes will sit to far to the front instead, if you look att the pic the part of the engine mount thats bolted to the block is directly...
I tested with a original 4 blade fan and clearance was not a problem but the fan sits high, originally the flathead fan is mounted on the...
Yep, already did that. I got all the stuff for the engine so i can test fitment.
I got a th350 delivered from a friend this weekend so i decided to bolt it to a empty 283 block and put it in the 39 just to test how it would...
Got the front end back on the car, the rear mount for the wishbones is not bolted to place yet. I want to test with engine/trans first to see...
Got the wishbone split and welded. Started to heat and get the shackle mounts in the right angle after the split but ran out of gas and could only...
Some minor update. Got the front end out and the wishbone is ready for a split. But first the old trans mount has to go. [ATTACH]
Got the tool box compartment done today, now the rear body is stiffer and doesen't sag any more. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Got lucky and found a new 39-40 coupe tool box compartment, i had to place it in the trunk before i fitted the tail pan because it was to tight to...
Soory folks, no updates. Bought a 49 Ford from a friend that i am workin on right now but soon the 39 will get some attention so stay tuned!
Yesterday i pulled the engine and trans, actually i was in no hurry to get it out before the trunk was done but i sold the original drivetrain a...
Tail pan was mostly rust, bondo and dents so it had to go. Found a EMS tailpan for 39-40 coupe, some cutting and it fitted good enough. [ATTACH]...
The old trunk floor was still there under a big rivited plate (see pic) but it was totally rusted out and nothing could be saved. The original...
Took the old rear axle out and everything that had to do with the original rear suspension. Bought a paralell leaf spring kit fron Posies, i think...
As i said earlier there is alot of body work on this one. Removed the rear fenders an started on the inner fenders. The hole for the filler neck...
Thank you, i think this is the only car ive had who is good looking from every angle in stock appearance.
I know there is alot of Flathead guys out there but im NOT one of them, i want some more power and better highway speed. So the plan is a 283 with...
At first i just wanted to drive the car, it ran great and smooth, got the spidercaps off and mounted some Oldsmobile caps. It had a mild hot-rod...
The reason for starting this thread is that i like the old build threads, the ones on forums like this where you can follow a build easy without...
Thank you. This might be great info, when i bought the car i got a 8 inch rear axle with it that had been on another 39 ford. It had leaf springs...
Thank you. Its not nearly as nice as it looks, needs alot of bodywork but its a 39 and as you know its worth the effort.
Yeah, thats one way to go and probably the best looking one.
Yeah, thats the easy way but i want some more power and better gears for higher speed.
Its all original right now exept for superslide leafsprings and a dropped axle. It will get a 283/th350 and the 8 inch rear axle.
Just bought myself a 39 Ford convertible. I want to build a custom in "taildragger" style with skirts and a lower rear. Dont really know what rear...
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