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DougVieyra · 08-08-2014, 09:59 PM

Bill Williamson & BikeJunk -

1940 Ford front end, as well as R.R. front end (Hood Shell) - both were available.

In 1969 when I bought my second VW bug (beetle) I wanted one of those 1940 Ford front ends (R.R. was ugly !). Also at the time, someone put out a 1940's Ford body wood trim kit, resembling the Ford (and others) Woodie Statoin Wagons of the 40's & 50's. I also wanted a set of those for my new '69. Problem was my new '69 cost something like $1,800 - new in 1969. The customized '40 Ford nose piece (and it also came with a 'trunk' to replace the rear engine cover) cost $1,200. Not many were sold. The same with the 'woodie' treatment - $800. Not many sold, when the entire NEW car cost $1,800.

So I never did get my 1940 Ford Woodie ($1,800 + $1,200 + $800 = $,3,800 ) . But I did get my 1969 VW 'Bug' (Bettle) sedan, AND - I still have it - a 'back-up' for when I am not driving my Model A's.

- Doug Vieyra, Eureka, California - Sunny, with a 58 degree high for the day.

08-08-2014, 09:59 PM	#9
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: 1931 Ford Beetle?! Bill Williamson & BikeJunk - 1940 Ford front end, as well as R.R. front end (Hood Shell) - both were available. In 1969 when I bought my second VW bug (beetle) I wanted one of those 1940 Ford front ends (R.R. was ugly !). Also at the time, someone put out a 1940's Ford body wood trim kit, resembling the Ford (and others) Woodie Statoin Wagons of the 40's & 50's. I also wanted a set of those for my new '69. Problem was my new '69 cost something like $1,800 - new in 1969. The customized '40 Ford nose piece (and it also came with a 'trunk' to replace the rear engine cover) cost $1,200. Not many were sold. The same with the 'woodie' treatment - $800. Not many sold, when the entire NEW car cost $1,800. So I never did get my 1940 Ford Woodie ($1,800 + $1,200 + $800 = $,3,800 ) . But I did get my 1969 VW 'Bug' (Bettle) sedan, AND - I still have it - a 'back-up' for when I am not driving my Model A's. - Doug Vieyra, Eureka, California - Sunny, with a 58 degree high for the day.