Nice flow on the chop but agree with "a boner " about the wheels, they don't go with the style of the car.
Had to do a double take when I saw your ride. Dug out this picture I took in 1985 in Michigan but don't think it's the same car.
Does it have a back seat? The business coupe had short doors and no back seat. Granted anyone could cut the package shelf out and put a back seat in my dad did that with an old Dodge business coupe when I was really little. Anyway the length of the doors is your determining factor. If I am not mistaken Ford also had an Opera coupe in '41, it would have had sideways jump seat or seats in the back. Nice chop by the way. I agree with the other opinions about it. But nice coupe.
While it is a matter of personal taste; it is sure nice to see the builder made the effort and kept the gutters.
I think the same as the others... Very nice looking coupe. Just those wheels...ewwww. Like Willie said, take those off right now! Sorry, lol. Original wheels painted shiny black with chrome lug nuts or some nice old caps. Better yet, maybe...chrome steelies. Tall narrow bias-ply tires. Congratulations on your new old car. More pics, please.
Congrats on your new ride - what are your plans for it, besides wheels/tires & front height attitude? if going to do any body work, consider shortening drip rails closer to where 1/4 window ends - current length does not enhance flow of roof - find out what is with the strange form where A pillar meets cowl - have fun
Thank you for all the replies and info. Yes the first thing I am going to do is get rid of the wheels, also it has a 383 Chrysler big block / 727 in it. Going to return it to a Ford drivetrain as it should be. Steel wheels are what I will most likely put on.
Measures 34.8 from the windshield to the B pillar, so I guess it started as a business coupe... And yes no back seat
Have to go with everyone else on the wheels and front ride height. Like the Ford drivetrain also, but that's just me. Will be a very cool car!! Enjoy the heck out of it!!
DM, that is a sweet looking coupe. I tend to agree about the wheel/tire choice but a 383? , gotta keep that one. Not too many times can you look under the hood of an early Ford and not see a SBC ,SBF or any of the mainstream choices. I really can't remember the last time I saw a Dodge big block in the engine bay of anything but a sixties Dodge, Chrysler,Plymouth product. Just my 2 penny's, Mitch.
I'll second leaving the 383 in it; dare to be different! And I'm a Ford guy... The lack of windshield wipers could be an issue some places, and the wheels gotta go...
It's a semi gloss black paint. And I may just leave the 383 in it. It is very different, you never see a big block Chrysler in an early Ford.
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