The Ford Barn

Ford1942Deluxe · 12-19-2023, 10:21 AM

Banjo rebuild

Ford1942Deluxe · 12-19-2023, 11:20 AM

additional pictures

sugarmaker · 12-19-2023, 01:53 PM

Ford1942Deluxe,
Wow! Very nice work and documentation on your 42 build! Just awesomeness! Thanks for sharing your work.
Regards,
Chris and Cheryl

1942deluxe · 12-19-2023, 02:53 PM

Really enjoying watching your progress! Yours is a 42 Deluxe Sedan coupe (rear seat)? I would've liked to blown mine apart and done a total restoration like you are doing but I didn't have the room or honestly the skill level. My 42 was at Chris's (sugarmaker) so long that he may have listed me as a dependent on his income tax. I also have 4 other antique cars and 3 antique tractors that keep me busy along with a wife that balances the checkbook every couple of days. When you replaced the rear spring did you use a spring spreader or a port a power. If would be great if you could describe the procedure as I need to replace my 48's rear spring.

Angledrive · 12-22-2023, 05:30 PM

We have a shop manufactured spreader, a porter power and threaded rod. I usually use the threaded rod because it is the least dangerous. If you are just going to replace the spring without removing the rear axle then I suggest the threaded rod. Remove the clamps holding the spring and also shock arms. Drop the axle as far as it will go. Use two c-clamps to hold spring leaves together. Remove center bolt. Insert a length of 5/16thx18 thread, double nutted on one end (tight) and run a nut up the other end to hold spring leaves tight while you remove c-clamps. Holding the double nut with vice grips slowly loosen the other nut and allow spring leaves to separate. After removing threaded rod remove the spring hangers and you should be able to remove main leaf as it does not have much tension on it.
If I am rebuilding a spring, I sandblast the leaves, paint both sides and apply Slip Plate between leaves and reverse the proceedure. There are other ways to remove spring. If you do a search on this site you should find them.

1942deluxe · 12-22-2023, 05:36 PM

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Ford1942Deluxe · 02-01-2024, 03:10 PM

Here are some pictures of using the clamps and threaded rod to remove the leaf springs.

Ford1942Deluxe · 02-01-2024, 03:49 PM

Making some progress on the chassis, front end and brakes.

Ford1942Deluxe · 02-01-2024, 04:00 PM

Shipped off the shocks to have rebuilt by Andy's Shocks in MA.

Ford1942Deluxe · 02-01-2024, 04:03 PM

Additional pictures.

1942deluxe · 02-01-2024, 04:12 PM

Very good progress!

Ford1942Deluxe · 02-01-2024, 04:59 PM

I meant to let you know yes this one has a rear seat. Like you I have many other projects, this one I just work on Saturdays. Slow going but enjoying every minute of it.

Thanks!

petehoovie · 02-01-2024, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford1942Deluxe

I meant to let you know yes this one has a rear seat. Like you I have many other projects, this one I just work on Saturdays. Slow going but enjoying every minute of it.

Thanks!

Ford1942Deluxe · 02-02-2024, 11:12 AM

Painted and installed new gas tank.

petehoovie · 02-02-2024, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ford1942Deluxe

Painted and installed new gas tank.

Ford1942Deluxe · 03-21-2024, 03:37 PM

Update: Completed rebuilding transmission using Vanpelt parts and specs.

Seth Swoboda · 03-21-2024, 03:43 PM

Out of curiosity, what gas sending unit are you using with the new tank?

Ford1942Deluxe · 03-22-2024, 06:37 AM

Right now we are planning to use the original. If it does not work then we'll be looking to a replacement.

Seth Swoboda · 03-22-2024, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ford1942Deluxe

Right now we are planning to use the original. If it does not work then we'll be looking to a replacement.

I'm interested to know if the holes line up with the OEM sender unit and the new tank flange? Or does one have to drill and tap new holes?

1942deluxe · 03-22-2024, 10:17 AM

Seth, my experience is the hole for the sender is not large enough for the sender on the Drake tank for an OEM sender.

12-19-2023, 01:53 PM	#3
sugarmaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Albion PA Posts: 1,861	Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe Ford1942Deluxe, Wow! Very nice work and documentation on your 42 build! Just awesomeness! Thanks for sharing your work. Regards, Chris and Cheryl __________________ 1932 AAB Truck 1953 Ford Jubilee 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente 1966 Ford F100 2015 Ford F250 SuperCrew Lots of Allis tractors Some Cub Cadets

12-19-2023, 02:53 PM	#4
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 1,101	Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe Really enjoying watching your progress! Yours is a 42 Deluxe Sedan coupe (rear seat)? I would've liked to blown mine apart and done a total restoration like you are doing but I didn't have the room or honestly the skill level. My 42 was at Chris's (sugarmaker) so long that he may have listed me as a dependent on his income tax. I also have 4 other antique cars and 3 antique tractors that keep me busy along with a wife that balances the checkbook every couple of days. When you replaced the rear spring did you use a spring spreader or a port a power. If would be great if you could describe the procedure as I need to replace my 48's rear spring.

12-22-2023, 05:30 PM	#5
Angledrive Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 310	Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe We have a shop manufactured spreader, a porter power and threaded rod. I usually use the threaded rod because it is the least dangerous. If you are just going to replace the spring without removing the rear axle then I suggest the threaded rod. Remove the clamps holding the spring and also shock arms. Drop the axle as far as it will go. Use two c-clamps to hold spring leaves together. Remove center bolt. Insert a length of 5/16thx18 thread, double nutted on one end (tight) and run a nut up the other end to hold spring leaves tight while you remove c-clamps. Holding the double nut with vice grips slowly loosen the other nut and allow spring leaves to separate. After removing threaded rod remove the spring hangers and you should be able to remove main leaf as it does not have much tension on it. If I am rebuilding a spring, I sandblast the leaves, paint both sides and apply Slip Plate between leaves and reverse the proceedure. There are other ways to remove spring. If you do a search on this site you should find them.

12-22-2023, 05:36 PM	#6
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 1,101	Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks!

02-01-2024, 04:12 PM	#11
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 1,101	Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe Very good progress!

03-21-2024, 03:43 PM	#17
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 4,213	Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe Out of curiosity, what gas sending unit are you using with the new tank?

03-22-2024, 06:37 AM	#18
Ford1942Deluxe Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 52	Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe Right now we are planning to use the original. If it does not work then we'll be looking to a replacement.

03-22-2024, 10:17 AM	#20
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 1,101	Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe Seth, my experience is the hole for the sender is not large enough for the sender on the Drake tank for an OEM sender.