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1940 Chevy coupe help again

Discussion in 'Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs' started by johnrfray, Feb 27, 2026.

  1. I am just starting to sort of upgrade this car, I am retired so you know what that is all about not lots of money LOL Just need some input from people who have done this.

    I want to add A/C but my fear is over heating now with a condenser added . I have a 35o for a motor with a clutch fan at this time . Also 3 row aluminum rad,

    (1) Do I dump the clutch fan and put in electric fan
    (2) Install condenser in front of rad with its own fan
    oh and im also looking for the original rods that held the trunk up one on each side
     

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  2. SS327
    Joined: Sep 11, 2017
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    SS327

    How about just installing a condenser and not worrying about it? Then if you have a problem worry. Fan and clutch is the best setup there is and will pull more air than an electric.
     
  3. Can I have both clutch fan and a pusher electric ?
     
  4. SS327
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    SS327

    Why? So the pusher can be a restriction in airflow.
     
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  5. rockable
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    Try it without the pusher. You may get lucky. Don't overthink it.
     
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  6. RMR&C
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    from NW Montana

    Agree. Millions of cars were built with A/C and a mechanical fan. I'd add a shroud if it doesn't have one
     
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  7. wheeltramp brian
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    How about a picture of your engine compartment and relation of your radiator and fan setup
     
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  8. Stogy
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    :rolleyes:...John we like pics...so I made this bigger...looks to be in pretty good shape and sits nice, are there bumpers and if yes are there holes in the front and rear to accommodate them?

    Couldn't find much on interior information but split bench, buckets and opera seats or narrow bench are your options I suppose...

    https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/original-bench-seat-for-40-chevy.865670/

    I will share a couple links with pics I found...

     
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  9. Stogy
    Joined: Feb 10, 2007
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    40 Chev1.JPG

    https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1940-chevy-coupe-time-capsule.943918/

    1965 GTO Buckets

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    40 Chev2b.JPG

    https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...-special-deluxe-coupe-sold-sold-sold.1080804/

    Reupholstered original?


    40 Chev3.jpg

    https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1940-chevrolet-coupe.1279086/

    No Brand Mention...

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    https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1940-chevrolet-special-deluxe-coupe.1064809/

    No Brand Mentioned


     
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