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What didn't you enjoy about it aesthetically? I find the grill a bit lackluster, but I love the proportions of the body. The slanted b pillar...
What I'm still not fully sure of is the room in these things. I know a lot came with back seats, and I know they are a little tight, but are they...
Are the back seats in a 1940 Chevy 2 door 4 seater particularly cramped?
I can dig that. As far as aesthetics I really like coupes. So if one is feasible I'd go with that. The 39/40 Fords look so beautiful, but no back...
"Anything else" eh? This is why it is important to date very short women I think. I get the impression even conventional use such as sitting was...
Yes. Both coupes came as a business coupe and human carrying variant. I'd be going the non business coupe route.
Hey friends Whats the rear seat situation like on the 1940 Chevy coupe? Is it crazy alarmingly tight and only fit for midgets and medium sized...
What do you prefer about your 39 over the 40? Looks? I really like the beak on the 39. Very deco and nice. Whats the back seat situation on the 40?
You have a back seat in yours now? I'd be really curious to see a photo if possible. I know the headroom is tighter, but what about the leg room?
Thanks for that info Mr Stud
Apart from the length of the doors, is there much different structurally between the short door and long door variants? Roof line, floor pan, etc....
James Dean huh? That's pretty cool. Say, I find it strange that they'd swap out the grille on the 39. That's one of the slickest looking grilles...
Guess there ain't any!
Hey Groovers I'm just curious. Is anyone aware of any custom/taildragger style 39/40 Chevy Coupes that were getting around in the 1940s? The...
What about the 40? That less problematic?
I live in the city! But I don't have to drive every day at least. That's a wicked ride.
W I dig the running boards too. What do you prefer regarding your 39 over your 40?
There are a few advocates of the stock front end here. That's cool. I rebuilt a stock front end on the 53 Chevy in the photo. Needle roller idler...
Yes, its the question to ask. The reality is - not often. No kids that I'm aware of, but the back seat comes in handy occasionally. Business...
Yes that high rear window ain't gonna help much for reverse parking. But a camera is an easy install. More space, what about trunk space? They...
Sinister. I dig it!
That looks absolutely wicked!
Great ride man! Whats the motor and suspension setup? Also interested in this top hat frame and how it helps with upgrades.
Hey everyone I'm musing over my next project as I'm starting to come into the means to afford another one! I'm thinking about a mild 1940s Chevy...
You're quite right. My last experience with an engineer was a long and tedious process. But that was V8 conversion, roof chop AND two door...
I really like the direction you're heading with that project. Looks pretty much done to me! I remember seeing that blue 2 door conversion a few...
Nice man. So you have the car already? Much needed to finish it off?
Hey thanks man. I really appreciate the insight and thought put into your response. The more I think about it the more a 283 is probably the go to...
Haha! Yes I know. I loved the 283 I built for my 53. I'd just do another one apart from the necessity of economy and dead nuts reliability.
Street rod, yep I get that. Rack and collapsible column are just an easy way to get RHD power steering. You have to modify the chassis rail to use...
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