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Old 08-07-2010, 01:14 PM   #4
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Default Re: Can someone school me on the differences between the 39-40 models?

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Originally Posted by 19Fordy View Post
Here are some books that may help. Both the 39 and the 40 are great cars. 1939 was the last year of the rumbleseat. 1939 wipers are on the roof, 40,s are on the cowl. Both had hydraulic brakes but 39's had the very wide bolt pattern. 40 was the first year for the column shift.
Not all 39s had the wide 5 wheels did they? We have a 39 Deluxe that has the smaller 5 1/2 bolt pattern, I'm preety sure it's stock. FWIW we also have a 39 Standard V8-60 that does have the wide five wheels.
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