Anyone know the wheelbase and track width for a 40 Ford 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton Panel. Not for sure which one it is. Should be the same as a pick up, I think. Also, does the 40 p***enger car front fenders, hood fit?
haha.. I was looking for similar info a few weeks ago. 40 1/2 ton should have same ch***is as car and truck.. I have a partial copy of the 1940 dealer salesmans book here that shows wheelbase as 112 which i think is universal for 40 cars front fenders will be close.. I think there's a small difference.. but I BELIEVE either can be subs***uted with minor mods.. search my old posts..
wheel base on a half ton is 112" has front sheetmetal similar to a car. wheel base on a 3/4 ton is 122" and totaly different front sheetmetal. also the sedan delivery looked like a car in front and only had 1 door in the rear, the panel looked different and had 2 doors in the back.
The 40-41 1/2 ton Panel and Pickup share the frame with the P***enger Cars. The front sheet metal is not the same but the swap has been done many times. The 3/4 and 1 ton Panel and Pickup have a much heavier and longer frame and have a big bolt circle and 17-20 inch wheels. These use the heavier looking front end with separate headlamps on stands on the fenders. See the back, pages 744-772, of the 28-48 Ford "Green Bible" for illustrations of the p***enger, commercial, and truck noses and specs about wheelbase etc.
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