1940 ford woody

Update--getting closer--going to uph this week--all systems work-played with doors for better fit--fired it and it runs great--will do front sheet metal after uph which should take about a month--my Folkstone grey coupe is there now and is coming home for final "debugging"

 

THX Bonesy--should have it fired next week

 

Looks like a beauty and definately a rare breed!

 

you might already know, but aligning the front sheet metal/hood/grill can be a real challenge to align. great project.

 

'39/'40 are my favorite's...you've got a beauty there!!

 

THX--well aware of front end sheet metal alignment--have done 7 or 8--had this one together once already and close---fits well
Hope to get it going soon--doing it for a friend

 

Pretty little car and I agree the color complements the wood. Rob.

 

If anyone understands the difficulty, it's olscrounger

 

really nice woody, can you post some more pics of the AC install, looks like the way to go thru

 

Looking good!

Fritz

 

*****en! We'll look for you on the Wharf in Santa Cruz next June.

Dave

 

Nice job on the A/c lines. Very clean. How do you keep water and dirt off the top of the battery?

 

19fordy--the inner panel curve keeps some out and after the fender is installed, the stock inner fender shield is modified to attach to the battery box, then over the top/front as well-has worked fine on alot of 40's and drove one all over the BIG Island in pouring rain on muudy and lava roads for two weeks with no issues-not real easy to change the battery but not that hard either.

 

Hey Tim,
Any chance that you could do a thread on the 40 front sheet metal alignment? I know I can use that info.

Thanks and Merry Christmas.

Murph

 

OK Murph--no expert for sure but sent you info on sheetmetal and differences on early/late fenders,etc. from what I have found doing 7 or 8 of these in the last few yrs
Tim

 

Got it Tim...Thanks

 

Nice work Tim. When your not doing anything come down and help me with my delivery. I know you can finish it in about a week. Keep the progress photos coming. A very nice Woody!

 

Where did you mount the air condensor? If its not infront of the rad could you post some pictures? thanks

 

THX Lynn-- a real compliment coming from you

 

Just fired the woody--all systems go--

 

Good! Now go see if the woodie will start...

 

how about some more pics of the AC install, inside shots, under the dash ect. thanks

 

Olscrounger very nice build! I really like the A/C install and might try to use that on mine this winter. Could you please PM me with your tips on aligning the front sheet metal on these? Mine is way messed up and I could use any advise on how to get it right. Thanks Ryan.

 

40 Standard--here you go---still has cowl vent, still has glove box (cut down) with removable back panel to access ac relays,etc.stock knobs control ac,heat when done and charged rest of wires are covered--requires p*** kick panel to be angled in about 1 1/2 inches to clear controls-kick panel hides all hoses seen, even those on bottom rt of ac unit-is dyed to match cpt

 

Very nice job!