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Best vendors for 1940 parts
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gwistrup |
02-11-2023 @ 11:00 AM
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I just purchased a 1940 Standard Tudor Sedan. It is in pretty decent shape except it needs just about everything made out of rubber such as hoses, floor mats, running board covers and weatherstrips. I have looked at the vendor's websites from the "links"section and I wonder who is best for price, selection and service? Or are there better vendors out there who are not listed in the "links" section? Thank you, Gil
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kubes40 |
02-11-2023 @ 1:35 PM
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Hello Gil, Looks to be a nice ol' 40. Good for you! I'd send you to Mike Driskell for most everything. He's "Third Gen Automotive". Prices are fair, service is excellent and well, you won't find a nicer, more ethical guy dealing in these old parts. Dennis Carpenter is another good choice. I tend to stay away from Drake as I simply don't care for his lack of service, etc. Vintique parts, regardless of where you buy them are nearly always junk. C&G is a good source as well. Mac's... NEVER. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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51504bat |
02-11-2023 @ 2:47 PM
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Add Joe's Antique Auto to the list. Good prices, fair and rapid shipping. All in all Joe and his staff are a pleasure to deal with. https://www.joesantiqueauto.com/
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trjford8 |
02-12-2023 @ 7:46 AM
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I have used most of the vendors listed by others in this discussion. To that list I would add C.W. Moss. I have also used Bob Drake and never had a problem. Pricing is fairly consistent among the vendors, but the cost of shipping has become expensive. You might consider using those vendors who are closer to your location. BTW that is a nice '40. I have two '40 standards and they are my favorite.
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JayChicago |
02-12-2023 @ 12:53 PM
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Welcome, Gil. This is the place to get answers, as you can see from the replies already posted. If this is your first flathead, there will be a learning curve. With your background, I expect it will not be a challenge. BTW, thanks for completing your profile so we know where you are located. If you have not already done so, would suggest you join the V8 Club and your local V8 Club Regional Group. I think you will enjoy the comradery. Would also suggest you buy the Club's "1940 Book". Wealth of invaluable detailed info. Is available from this site's "Online Store". Welcome!
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1940 Tom |
02-12-2023 @ 7:44 PM
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Welcome Gil-- I second the info from all my fellow Club members above. Joining the club and purchasing "It's Ford for '40" will be invaluable to you. Go to "Online Store" on the left of your screen, click on "Ford Books" and you can order it right there. May I add one other vendor to the ones previously suggested to you. You did not mention the condition of your window and door glass. If it's original, it's probably shot. Check with Sanders Reproduction Glass for assistance. They did a real fine job replacing all the glass pieces in my 40 4dr. Sedan (a LOT of glass in that car!). Go to "Links" and click on "Vendors". Their contact info. is listed there. Good luck with your Ford V8 Tudor Sedan. Tom
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gwistrup |
02-13-2023 @ 7:52 PM
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I have already joined the EFV8 club and I am grateful that the membership steered me away from a 1939 Convertible Sedan that was in pieces. It would have been a nightmare to attempt to put it back together. There were too many important items missing. This 1940 Standard will make a much better project. It is amazingly original except for the mint green paint job and recovered seats. It shows 32,000 miles on the odometer and I would not question it. There is no play in anything. I had a chance to take it on a shake down test drive today and it drives excellent. I picked it up and checked it out more closely underneath and the only thing I could find was a slight amount of movement in the king pin bushings. I don't know if that is acceptable or not. There will be plenty of more questions. I'm compiling a list for the first parts order. New tires, brake rubber parts, and wiring harnesses are first. Thanks, Gil
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1931 Flamingo |
02-14-2023 @ 10:17 AM
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When I needed parts for my "new" 40 coupe i used C&G in CA. Very happy ! ! ! Paul in CT I also used Joe's.
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trjford8 |
02-14-2023 @ 2:42 PM
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Good decision on the '40 tudor. Much more user friendly and more quiet inside.
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TomO |
02-15-2023 @ 9:14 AM
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Gil, you have a very nice 40 Tudor. Congratulations on your find. Photos are not a good way to judge a color, but your car color looks very close to Cloud Mist Gray, a 1940 color. Clean the under side of the floor pan to see if there are any traces of the original color. Any side to side movement in the king pins will affect handling. Slight vertical movement is OK.
Tom
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