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deuce_roadster |
01-11-2013 @ 5:07 PM
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Count the number of head studs on one side of the engine. If it is 24 (most likely) it is the larger 85 hp engine, if it has 17 it is the smaller V8 60. In the US Ford used the little 60 from 37-40 but abandoned it due to lack of power and poor sales.
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mgbrewer |
01-11-2013 @ 3:35 PM
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My learning curve is flattening out thanks to you guys. How can I tell the size of the engine?
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kubes40 |
01-11-2013 @ 1:31 PM
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Here's a photo of the DeLuxe dash area within a 1940 COUPE, model 01A-77-B
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kubes40 |
01-11-2013 @ 1:30 PM
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Attached is a photo of the dash area within a 1940 Ford V8 (aka: "standard"). Note the black mat is incorrect. If you have a Ford V8 COUPE model, then yes, it is a 01A-77-A. The BUSINESS coupe is model 01A-67-A. The business coupe has fold down auxiliary seats behind the front seat.
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trjford8 |
01-11-2013 @ 1:26 PM
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Your car is in fact a 77-A
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mgbrewer |
01-11-2013 @ 11:22 AM
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One more thing, does that make my car a 77-A?
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mgbrewer |
01-11-2013 @ 11:03 AM
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From the photos you provided I believe my car is a 40 Ford V8 on the right. I can't see the angle of the grill very well but it appears to be the same and the painted (non-chrome) headlight rims are the same. I assume this car is also referred to as "Standard?" I would really appreciate it if you could send a photo of the correct dash. I have all of the photos from when the car was found before restoration and I "think" it is the correct dash and components. Now how can I tell the engine size? Thanks for all your assistance. - Mike
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kubes40 |
01-11-2013 @ 7:18 AM
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Okay, I managed to find a photo with both a Ford V8 and deluxe. Here it is... The 1940 Ford V8 is to the right, the 1940 DeLuxe to the far left. Between them is a 39 Standard.
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kubes40 |
01-11-2013 @ 7:14 AM
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mgbrewer, Deuce has advised you well. The book you are referring to is fraught with misinformation, certain to add confusion to many relying upon this source for their research. I have added a picture of the deluxe front end on this post and will add a similar picture (within a post to follow) of the Ford V8, aka: "standard". If you would like photos of the dash (deluxe and Ford V8) let me know.
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deuce_roadster |
01-10-2013 @ 4:28 PM
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Ive not seen the book you refrence. The 1940 Ford and Mercury Body Parts List published by the Ford Motor Company in July 1940 lists 77A as "Standard Coupe -5-window (112" wheelbase)" and 77B as "Deluxe Coupe 5-window (112" wheelbase)" I suspect there is a misprint somewhere, I guess it could be in the factory Ford publication. Maybe Mike Kubarth can chime in here.
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