Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe
As a clastic restoration, I think the car is great, unfortunately it won't make a great "street machine" Tod do that it doesnt need Hp just yjr saftu and reliability of a modern car. Something that can go across country at hyway speed , get Good gas mileage. This needs an engine "Flathead " that can get 25MPH and 100K miles between rebuilds, A suspension system for safty and quality of ride. and a modern brake system. Sounds expensive, but if you thing about it Junk yards are full of it.. You don't need power st 5or6K, just alittle more torque at 3. You have to build it so it can be fixed anywhere it brakes down by the nearest dealer
omething to think about when you put the old trans ans rear enginit, Genorator?? where can you get one on the road. Fuel pump?? most cars dont have an engine friven fuell pump or Fan. you'd be supprised what available for just a few bucks Bought a Jeed GC spicer 44 3.7 posi rear and disk brakes for 249 Bucks, a T-170 trans for 3 00. OOOOOOh to be young again.
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