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deluxe40

03-22-2012 @ 7:56 PM

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Kube: Thanks for the production numbers on convertible V8 60 cars. That is something to contemplate.

ivfd4: My understanding is that the archetypical black '40 Tudor with flames was owned by Bob McCoy of San Diego and appeared on the the '58 Hot Rod Annual cover. Word is that the car turned up later as a purple Kustom. My preference is for the original shape and trim. However, any time I drive my '40 on the L.A. freeways I start thinking about modern running gear.

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03-22-2012 @ 6:30 PM

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Steve, there are a few of us here that have old Fords with modern running gear( I have two 40's, a coupe and tudor both standards and a 37 coupe), but as Stroker said it's mostly flathead guys, but anyone is welcome. Just like you I do not like to see anyone modifying the exterior of these old Fords.They looked good just the way they came from the factory.

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03-22-2012 @ 2:37 PM

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Deluxe 40, thanks for the pic. That is very similar to how I picture my car when done. Yes I will keep any questions centered on the Ford features. I am a purist when it comes the body restoration. I want it to look just like when Henry made it. Nothing irks me more to see flush mount taillights, headlight doors, frenched license plates,etc. I had a 40 in 1972 and now that I'm retired I am building one just like it. I think the 40 body style is one of the best looking cars ever made.

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03-22-2012 @ 6:25 AM

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Convertibles with the 60 H.P.? Yes, fourteen units were built as such.

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03-21-2012 @ 8:07 PM

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Steve, Looks like your car was made in the Deluxe version too (see image below). (Coincidentally, the owner of the car pictured is also named Steve.)

The '40 convertible was a Deluxe only model. I wonder if anyone ordered one of those with a V8 60?

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03-21-2012 @ 7:37 PM

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Deuce Roadster, Thanx for helping me save face! A Sedan Delivery is just a metal station wagon without windows right?

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03-21-2012 @ 4:47 PM

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Well, we have members who are racers, hot rodders, street rodders and even some that do not presently own an early Ford. The focus of the club is to encourage the preservation of these 32-53's in as original condition as practicable. That is the "collective focus", but obviously not necessarily a dogma that all members must ascribe to.

You posed an interesting question in the beginning that had a lot of us scratching our heads. In the process of responding, many of us (myself included) learned a lot regarding
engine options on Standard and Deluxe versions of the 40.

Any question is acceptable to this group, but remember where most of us are coming from.
I'd stay from questions regarding Small-Block Chevy's for example, unless you are willing to put up with smart-assed answers.

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03-21-2012 @ 3:35 PM

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Wow, you guys are the best!!! Thanks for the info. I'm new here, is this club for restored models or are street rods welcome?? Mine is a street rod. Old school looks with black paint, flames, and red/wht tuck & roll. But new technology including Must II type frt end with p/s, power disc brakes, Camaro 307 engine,700R4. Vintage a/c & heat, power windows, cruise contols and heated seats are planned. Going to the shop for body & paint end of May, hope to have it back by Sept 1st and completed by next spring. Thanks again, Steve

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03-19-2012 @ 8:21 PM

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I'm not TomO or Kube but I used to have a 40 Sed del and all the documentation I saw said it was only available as a deluxe. I think you are right. I am currently working on a del wagon.

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03-19-2012 @ 7:02 PM

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Tom & Mike, Was it the Sedan Delivery that was DeLuxe only? I'm too lazy to look it up!

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