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Customs 1940 Ford Sedan: “Family Truckster” Build

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by JohnnyCASHcadillac, Feb 7, 2020.

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  1. JohnnyCASHcadillac
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    Made my own bracket. “It’ll hold”


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    :rolleyes:...The Horseshoe 'Y' Bracket...I was wondering what would keep it pivoting on the lower bolt but noted a Tab behind...awesome its tight in there but the space under that hood is a bonus...
     
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  3. Stogy
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    I wonder if 348 owners sing giddyup just because...:p

    Beautiful Series in visual design and more...
     
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    Some minor tweaking but on the road....
    Apparently their is a whitewall back order, so gotta roll with mock ups for a bit...
    Runs and drives great....
     
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    The car looks great! I love the stance.
     
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    Thanks for the alt mount pics, and the car looks great, taken you about 18 months to do what I havent in 15 years...
     
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  7. rotten ron
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    Love 40s Fords without hoods.
     
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  8. JohnnyCASHcadillac
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    Nice valve covers. And air cleaner :)
     
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    Tell me if that alternator shakes with that setup as it looks like it hangs out there pretty far, Just curious and thank you for a comment.
     
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    What are the rear wheels are you using, size and width, they fit the fenders really well.
     
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  13. JohnnyCASHcadillac
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    No. I welded a bracket that goes on the back side and bolts to the intake. Works pretty well…
     
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    The wheels are 15 x7. The tires are 8.20.
    They SUCK getting in and out.
     
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    It needed the hood and bumpers back….
     
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    Nice looking ride.
     
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