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Projects 39 40 Ford ride height

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Smart62, Jul 22, 2021.

  1. Smart62
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
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    Smart62
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    from UK Sussex

    Hi I am building up the chassis on my 39 Coupe project and it would be great to canvas everyone to get some ideas on your ideal chassis ride height. So if anyone with a 39 or 40 could post 2 measurements off their ride. 1 from the bottom of front end chassis horn to ground and 2. from bottom of back end cross member (under rear valance) to ground, that would really help. Cheers and thanks!
     
  2. 9" in front, 11 3/4 in rear. Bottom of running boards to ground, 5 1/2 " front and rear.. Have Driven this car to the West Coast and to Canada at this Height from Florida...
     
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  3. Atwater Mike
    Joined: May 31, 2002
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    My '40's gone, but with the Mor-Drop Dago axle (1959) and flattened spring up front it was 8-1/4", (measured it for a reason)
    Rear I never measured, but from @glrchotrods' pic I'd say 14". (rear tires were 8.20 X 15 bias ply)
     
  4. Smart62
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
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    Smart62
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    from UK Sussex

    Thanks Looks like the body sits dead level with that setup. Nice ride!
     

  5. Smart62
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
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    Smart62
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    from UK Sussex

    Thanks Mike
     
  6. flatford39
    Joined: Dec 3, 2006
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    Not hijack this thread but what could I expect from reverse eyes front and rear and removing 3 leaves in each
     
  7. Smart62
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    Posts: 54

    Smart62
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    from UK Sussex

    Just been measuring my chassis up and having a problem getting it that low due to drive shaft alignment. Engine sits at 5 degrees from level. With front end set at 10 inches ride height and back end at 14 inches the drive shaft is horizontal. This gives me driveline angles of 5 degrees or more, when it should be 3 degrees I hear. (If I lift the back of the engine it will hit the firewall, so I can't level it out) How did you set up your driveline / pinion and get the car on the level?
     
  8. alchemy
    Joined: Sep 27, 2002
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    alchemy
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    Sometimes you need to cut things to make parts fit. You can either make new engine/trans mounts, or cut the firewall.
     
  9. Pictures please.
     

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