Projects Pics of 1940 Ford sedan build with air bags

Very cool.
I'm doing a 302/aod swap in our 40 coupe right now,
there's only a short list left to do.
I swapped in a 525 steering box, 8" and some disc brakes,
but I'm hoping I like the way it drives,
or really if my wife or kids (sooner or later!) will feel safe driving it.
Otherwise we may go with an indy kit too.
TP

 

More pics...and a video

 

SORRY....These links might work better...
HERE ARE A COUPLE OF YOU TUBE VIDEOS OF IT DRIVING. NATE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uaCHEqISy0&feature=share&list=UUY-xe7Pgr7ywEvQJ-ehnTaw

AND.......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je2YoKkvUhw&feature=share&list=UUY-xe7Pgr7ywEvQJ-ehnTaw

AND LASTLY...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNVvPiPRYdY&feature=share&list=UUY-xe7Pgr7ywEvQJ-ehnTaw

 

Here is a pic of it up for the people that Dont like the low look..I have a choice.. lol

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Hi, seems like it came out very nice! How does it rides? Is it firm or soft?, I've never rode on a car with aribags. Also, were you able to use a sway bar? Is it necessary?

Rregards
Fernando

 

Rides great..better than my 2001 ford truck.. no sway bar needed... I'm still working on breaking motor in and tightening and re checking bolts.. had to put a return spring on break pedal.. but.. I love cruising in it...

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As for the ride.. its not bouncy at all.. I can't drive it all the way down..its only 1/2 inch off ground,so it always has some air in it. All the way up its a little stiff..but not bad. I think the shocks along with the bags help tremendously. I went with a multi valve shock. Thanks for comments.. now time to do the interior... dynomat..carpet..ect...the little stuff..oh... go to my first car meet/show near San Bernardino Ca and meet some fellow Hambers!

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ya thats what i was thinking..i have heard of people using longer upper control arms on the mustang ii t get more travel...it looks great tho!

 

It looks and sounds great! I'd like to put air bags on mine, but there's a lot of other stuff it needs first.

 

Nice work and some great vids! Sounds good!

 

Thanks..appreciate the comments! You know the video does the sound no justice...still lots more to do! My friend gave me a little shine...for car..lol

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Nice work! Sedan sits right and looks right! Thanks for posting!

 

It was deleted..due to angle.... pic of daughter sitting on leg of cherry picker next to motor..looked like she was under motor. She is fine..and motor is in car now..crisis over..now..get back to looking at my beautiful car..lol

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it is a beaut.

 

This may be my new favorite... Nice work. Sinister without being all Black. Love it.

 

Very nice car! The air bags are awesome. Is the crossmember custom? And the air bag top mount custom as well? I have been searching Airbagit and I hate how that website is set up poorly sadly I have not been able to find either.

 

Front crossmember is from airbag it.com..rear is 4 link from them..though I modified the 4 link...the front and rear bags.. spindles..control arms brakes..tank...compressors..valves..plug and play and lines..were about $3000.

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Thank You. I guess I am just going to have to call or email them to find your front end. So how is everything holding up? Would you have done something different now?

 

Little things..some of the fittings were not dot...easy fix..performance is good..no problems..I have full lock to lock when all the way down.no rubbing of tires.

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I have a name and number of the guy I dealt with at airbag it..had to send the drop spindles back..made it lay frame..I wanted it 1/2 inch up at full down. Pm me..I'll give u number

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Very nice stance. I am in process on a `39 Deluxe Tudor but need to do it static so can`t go that low but love the look.

 

Man that's a gorgeous looking car. Love the slammed look.

 

Thanks....Here are a few pics from so Calif...before we get our big...2" of rain tomorrow.. lol

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One of tTHE best stances (IMO) of a sedan of that body style. PERFECT! Timeless & very slippery on the floor.

 

bitchen 40--looks sinister--very nice

 

Sure like it---but then I'm biased.

 

I took these pics today..hope you guys like..

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It looks mean! BTW, I already got my front suspension