If my experiences in the early 60s are anything to go by, you're going to become proficient at replacing '40 Ford transmissions! Next upgrade is to open drive and Chevy 3 speed... BTW, my current '40/283 runs the stock radiator and a mechanical fan and doesn't overheat at all; crept along in the entry line for the HRR @ Bowling Green for an hour on Sat. am in '05 and never got above 200* vic
Very nice 40. I like the steel wheels it looks good. I have cragers on mine so I attached a pic for you to get an ideal what chrome will do to the sedan.
Great car! Nice to see a 40 Std stay that way instead of being converted to a DeLuxe. I was lucky enough to acquire a 40 Std Coupe some years ago. It was an old hotrod which had a hot 283 in it but when sold the seller pulled the engine, just couldn't let it go. It had a 350 in it hooked up to the original 40-48 trans, Hurst floor shifter and rearend. I had the parts so I moved the shifter back to the column, the floor shift was awkward to reach. I put 3 transmissions in it while I owned it. Not because of drag starts but because the one in was "rebuilt", 2 was assembled from a couple or three transmissions I had laying around, 3 was was done right and worked well. Sadly, I was told the guy who bought the car has let it go down to junk. Sitting in his driveway with the 47-48 Merc 15s up to the hubs in the mud. I can't complain 'cause I got good money for it but that is why I never want to know what happened to any car I have owned and sold.
Very nice! Looks really good with the black steelies, would probably look even better with chrome rev... Engine looks great too & a nice stance, what more could you want? Great work!
Krusty & 4tford, Thanks for your notes and advice. You are probably right about changing the transmission...but, hell, isn't that what this is all about??? Ha! 4tford, you car is kool!!!! Thanks for the look! Best, Ebert
Pasadenahotrod, Again, thanks for the headup on the tranny. I am just trying to leave it like most would have in 1958. If it takes multiple shits, as yours did unfortunately, I will make the move and call you to tell you that you were right!!!!!! Sorry to hear about your old car's fate...some just do not care for the iron like they should!!!
Orange54, As you know, The early engines never incorporated a PCV system. The engine crankcase was vented by utilizing a crankcase breather canister located into the lifter valley which vented through the draft tube located at the rear of the engine block. This is the big black tube adjacent to the distributor base. The forward or upper crankcase vent was through the oil filler cap. That is what I am running. Thanks! Ebert
HI, Is that the same Bart Nelson that worked for Ford in Cincinnati in the late 80's? He had a 40 Plymouth and a 33 Buick. I used to work with him and lost touch. Thanks Joe Sams
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