The Jalopy Journal
As @johnny g pointed out, The "Tonner" truck was a heavier unit then the '40 1/2 ton p/u's. The "Tonner" Trucks were cast and larger, and heavier...
272, 292, and 312 are Y-Blocks 352, 360, 390, etc. are in the FE category
Current '39 Ford Deluxe coupe '40 Ford Convertible '40 Ford p/u Have owned '35 Plymouth Coupe 9- '40-'41 Ford p/u's '49 Ford Woodie '51 Ford...
This diagram is for a '40, not sure if it will help on your '39. [ATTACH]
I don't know what CFM your original carb is rated at, but back in the day the 2 bbl Holley R4412 (500cfm), was commonly used as a replacement for...
I've used TCP Global many times. Acrylic Enamel, as well as Acrylic Urethane...I've been happy with the results. I build driver quality cars. I do...
Seems perfectly normal to me. Congratulations, should be a fun project.
It has been made clear, that your build is welcome here...only one aspect of it is "off topic", but as pointed out, just leave it out of the...
Thanks for the many great pictures @Dave Mc
Nicely done!
Congratulations!
Ronnie and the Daytonnas...classic.
It may have more to do with when Cadillac introduced the 500 (I believe 1970). This site catering to the '65 and earlier vintage....it may not be...
You picked a great day (been so crappy here lately) to go for a drive. Very familiar area....a great back drop for your roadster pictures.
I agree, that gold looks fantastic. On my '40 I opted for stock Olds color. [ATTACH]
Another preference for Seal-All...used it many times, it works.
Congratulations! Your hard work, creativity and attention to detail shines throughout.
"Restoration" of a project, likely would be at the root of what helps in sustaining an attitude/desire to keep active/involved....a reason to get...
I've used TCP Global many times, mostly acrylic enamel, but also acrylic urethane. I found it to be decent, inexpensive, and as a bonus delivered...
I've enjoyed this build from day one....you've really done a fantastic job! Hope you bring home the trophy you seek....as it obviously is well...
I'm just optimistic (crazy) enough to take something like that on....not with the intent to make it back into yet another perfect, numbers...
I've also used SEM products with sucess....when I was a kid Mar Hyde was the upholstery in a can choice (wonder if it's still made).
That would be a nice touch....you already will be having the unfamiliar thinking they had a custom cab as an option back then, with your chrome...
An old song comes to mind "love the one you're with".... Any of these engines mentioned can perform and look the "part", with the right...
At some point these cars become more like artwork than transportation....when that happens there's no limit to the paint, and/or the plating. Car...
After looking at your posted pictures from page one, I believe that "canister on the firewall" was some ones creation/version of a vacuum reserve...
I don't know what your "canister on the firewall" is for, but I know it's not for the top. The '40 top is vacuum operated, source of vacuum is...
Good luck at the show...I'm sure it'll get great recognition. Nicely done! Okay, what's the next project?
I really like the red outline on the tailgate, hmmm....red carried onto the louver tips also , tying it all in....just a thought. Glad you're both...
Can't tell from the pictures, did he "tip" the louvers on the panel between bed and running board?
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