Hot Rods Let's have our own 84th anniversary event for the 40 ford...

One more before the year ends.....

 

I agree Lazydog40, let's see how big we can make this thread as we count down to 2016!
This one has been entombed for 30+ years, owner says it will emerge in the spring, let's hope.

 

'40 woodie leads the "woodies in the cove" parade in Wells, ME

 

a better pic of that '40 woodie from Maine, won the president's award at this event

 

and while we are on the subject

 

This just popped up for sale in the classifieds yesterday if anyone is interested.

 

It's in Maryland but I do not know the owner, just to be clear.

 

A couple of Aussie examples

 

Oh wow, that Ute, LOVE IT!

 

My new '40. Never thought I would get one, had given up on the dream. Needs lots of love, long term project but it WILL get built.

 

I wish I had a better shot of Pixie's old Sloper ( especially when it was flamed). This was early '80's

It had an early 283 with 6 carbs

I believe it's now back on the road

 

Crusty Chevy, I wish you much success with your 40 project! The picture is great!

 

Flames? Somebody mention flames???? God I miss my flames, first pic, but have been unable to find anyone to put them on new paint job yet (at least someone that won't let the coupe linger for months in their shop!) First pic is my avatar as I got the coupe, but the old lacquer was spalling off like crazy so it had to be stripped, glass beaded and painted. And yeah that ol' guy bragging on it is me.

 

Nothing works flames quite like a '40.

 

39 Guy, yours and flammedabone's threads have made me a believer that the rusty ones can be saved and I can do it too. Built a few cars but this will be the biggest challenge. I Just bought it this Wednesday, the body is still with the PO. Got it out of the HAMB classifieds about three hours away from me. Everything is there to do it, just needs the floors/bottom 2" reconstructed, rest is real good with tons of parts to do the job.



This is me with Bill the old owner. Bill, thanks for letting it go.

 

.....................Be sure to keep us up to speed on the progress.

 

There's more to be saved guys, I know of a couple right here in our little state.

 

Tudors in a rainbow of hues plus a traditional black one.

 

Tim Rein interior in a '40 Delivery, almost finished.

 

from a thread some 9 years ago, one "sweet" sectioned '40 convertible originally done by Valley Customs for Ralph Jilek, restored and shown at Pebble Beach. Worth resurr ecting for another look, wouldn't you say?

 

Just the facts, Ma'am, just the facts

 

couple of more photos from Gene Sonnen, who arguably could be "Mr. 40".

Could be? Heck, I always thought he was.

 

He always has been to me, too.

 

Tis the season!!

 

I'll hijack the thread with a 39 deluxe I had back around 95/96. Front spring was pretty flat! I miss this car.

 

I posted this three years ago from an auction not too far away. This car was auctioned, and then completely destroyed hours later. I had heard it was being put back together and wonder if anyone knows of any updates?

Be careful, pay attention when hauling and strap your cars down properly!

Beautiful genny 40...




A few hours later....what a shame.

 

VERY NICE WOODY AT THE LARS 2015

 

...............................................I remember seeing those pictures. Sad indeed. Heartbreaking really.