1940 Ford

Hi. Everyone this is my first time on here. I need some help if any can I just got a 1940 Ford pick up and to do it back original is too expensive so I was go to do a s10 frame but I don’t know what year should I be looking for. Can anyone help and if any one has a picture of one on a s10 can you post thanks

 

No, no, no, and NO!
And read this, please:
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/the-h-a-m-b-rules-guidelines.44274/

 

Take some time to read posts on 40 Ford pickups, and 40's in general, on this site, and you'll find it's way easier to maintain the original ch***is, but upgrade it to ride, steer and stop better with simple parts.

 

Welcome to the HAMB from Illinois.
Your 1940 project sounds exciting.
Is it ***embled or taken apart?
Can you post a photo?
What is needed to get the current setup drivable?

 

Prather this is it . All the body works is in really good shape the motor and transmission is in good shape it’s just the frame that no good it’s setting on a Ford ranger right now the last owner told me and has been setting from 1998.

 

Any Direction that is cost effective would be great. I just don’t have the money for a $6000 frame

 

This is the kind of ch***is the guys here on the HAMB would find acceptable, and a good choice to move your build forward:
http://smcl***iccars.com/ford/20461...ng-ch***is-with-***le-coupe-pickup-sedan.html

 

Might be another starting point:
https://www.hemmings.com/parts/item...ied/1940-Ford-ch***isrelated-parts/21302.html

Not sure you will have a drivable rod on a budget of $6,000. Things add up in a hurry.

What is your vision for this project?

 

Yet another that appears closer to being ready for a body.
http://davidscl***iccars.com/ford/4...frame-ch***is-flathead-engine-drivetrain.html

 

I really appreciate your help. My vision is to just get it running and moving in two years . That was my finish time for now. I have a running motor and transmission. And all the gl*** for it. The big thing is the frame I really don’t want to put it on a s10. I got it off a really good friend that can’t complete it because of health issues so I really would love to get it running so he can ride init

 

So the help you give is a really good start. I hope i can find I reasonable frame.

 

I have a complete 1939 ch***is for sale.

 

@Dashawn Tye , see immediately above post.

 

hi...so my question....why do you want to change this around ?...nothing wrong with ranger...for myself its a ford to ford which is great....nothing to be gained by going to s-10...in my opinion....early toyota pick up ch***is work well also...very strong rear ends....ford bolt pattern...made for small block motors...ifs front ends...disc brakes...torsion bar front ends which offer instant adjustable ride height...i have used 85-86 short box toyota for street rods...just saying...other possibilities out there...for time consideration considering his health....use what ya got.....good luck and enjoy

 

The OP was here a week and has not been back since. Sorry, he's long gone.