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G'Day all,

Just thought I'd introduce myself.

I recently came over from the dark side (sold my 54 Chevy h/t of these last 25 years) and have bought a 41 Ford Super Deluxe convertible.

I'm on a learning curve, so hope to prevail on the wise heads here.

Thanks in advance.

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Welcome aboard mate!!!
There is a wealth of knowledge & fine people on here to support your "sickness" !
We all have the same sickness................
Cheers
Tony

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Nice intro and welcome aboard "fortyonerag"!! As Tony said, we all have the same sickness here (and that's a good thing), and we are ready and willing to help you as much as possible.
Another member here, Glenn Sanders, recently aquired a 41 convertible as well, so you two will both benefit from helpful information that's posted here.

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Welcome to the mad house mate! Heaps of knowledge here always learning something.

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Welcome, and don't forget to post some pictures of your car.

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Then there some that talk a lot and don't say much like me. I have a hard time keeping my Junkers running. Do show us Yanks some pictures.

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Welcome and I vote for photos as well!

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Welcome into the barn. Your 1941 was a unique model that was half way between the earlier 1940 and the later 42 thru 48. There are plenty of 1941 lovers here that can help when needed. My Pop bought a 41 after he got back from European theatre service in 1945. We had plenty of old Chevy sixes too but the Ford V8 is a favorite.

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Ya....we love pictures!!!......Welcome to the light....you now own a FORD and a convertible to boot!!!......Mark

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Welcome to the barn. You will find good info here and good people, too.
Royal

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Welcome to the 'Barn.....now have fun....Mike

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So...you sold a 54 Chev and bought a 41 Ford. Best thing you've ever done!! Congratulations, and welcome to the club.

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Hi Everyone. fortyonerag, Welcome to the FordBarn Forums.

Here you go guys, have some '41 Ford Convertible photos:
https://www.google.com/search?q=1941...HekXBpoQsAQIGw

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Welcome aboard, you will enjoy the ride.

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Thanks and happy Labor Day all

I'll post pics when I get her. She's still in shipping.

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Welcome forty rag

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Welcome from across the ditch. My mate has a 34 Chev . Went on a road trip with him last year in the South Island. We had a drag race down the main street of Oamaru . My 34 Ford whipped him. -Quietened him down for a while -Karl

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Welcome to the Barn. Bunch of great, helpful folks here who love to help.

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Welcome , I also have a 41 convertible which I purchased out of Geelong last year

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G'day cobber plenty of advice available here. Lots of us from across the ditch here too ( just like in your own country):) .

GB

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Welcome from southern OHIO

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And welcome of course from the Mother country .

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Welcome from another Melbourne-ite.

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Yes, welcome. I think the 40/41 Fords were the best looking ones Ford ever made. Be nice to it.

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Welcome to the Ford Barn!
I don't know about the best looking, but I do love the looks of a 41 Ford! :)

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Another '41 in Melb would be great to see. Hope it arrives safely.

-tony.

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Welcome! Glad to have another Barner.

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And from the motherland welcome, couldnt have restored my 39 coupe and 51 F1 without the knowledge and help from the Barn cheers.

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She's finally home!

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h8...psbn2pwri5.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h8...psgihqjvlf.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h8...ps3zik6mpy.jpg

and I'm in love! I have been pretty lucky and have only some minor issues, radiator, water pumps and M/C kit.

I'm enjoying the heck out of it!

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Welcome to FordBarn and the light side. Lots of help here. Just saw pix of your 41. What a stunning car. Bob in SoCal

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Good to hear (and see). She looks great!

-tony.

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Now, that, Sir, is a very nice car.

Welcome to the barn.

Mart.

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"She's finally home !!" and boy the wait was well worth it . I'm sure that you will enjoy your ride. Congats on a beautiful car.

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1493029512

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1493029512

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1493029512

fortyonerag, Here is another imported 1941 Ford from the USA. Very few 1941 Fords were sold here when they were new, on account of the war effort. I can only recall seeing one Fordor Sedan locally in the Sixties, and it finished up in a local junk yard many years later. I also saw the remains of a few Sedans in a wrecking yard out west. It seems that there were more 1941 Ford Utes. These Utes were made from Sedans. They were used by the Army. So, it is refreshing to see your Convertible and this Coupe over here and appreciated by enthusiasts in Australia. Your Convertible looks great.

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For more on 1941 Fords in Australia, you might like to check out this Link.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159299

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Wow, that is a great read mercman. Very informative. Now how about slopers, when did they quit making those?

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Welcome and that is a really good looking convert - miles of smiles!

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willowbilly3, Check out this Link. Way back, I posted lots of pictures and information on the Australian Slopers to this Post. However, most pictures are small, as these were posted before I learnt how to post large pictures. Mercman <><
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...t=ford+slopers

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Many thanks for the link and an informative read. Much appreciated.

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Thanks mercman. I did read part of that a few years ago.

Anyway, that convert is one sweet car. I bet the 54 Cheby was nice too. I learned to drive in a 54 Belair 2 door sedan.