40 Ford drop axle

[19Fordy]

I don't recall if I said earlier that I had to shorten the drag link about 3/4 inch because the Magnum axle is 3/4 in. narrower than stock

[Sid]

Yes you did. I only dropped 1 1/8 beyond stock so my drag link is good as is. Even the tie rod was good as was. I will double check that though when I drive the car and put on the lift. Car sets pretty good. About 25 1/2 from ground to fender lip. I would sure like to put on some white walls but having a hard time justifying nearly $1100.00.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Sid

Yes you did. I only dropped 1 1/8 beyond stock so my drag link is good as is. Even the tie rod was good as was. I will double check that though when I drive the car and put on the lift. Car sets pretty good. About 25 1/2 from ground to fender lip. I would sure like to put on some white walls but having a hard time justifying nearly $1100.00.

[19Fordy]

Your 40 sits right and looks good. With enough fender clearance you are "good to go".
Nice to see your door handles are straight.

[TJ]

Originally Posted by Sid

Yes you did. I only dropped 1 1/8 beyond stock so my drag link is good as is. Even the tie rod was good as was. I will double check that though when I drive the car and put on the lift. Car sets pretty good. About 25 1/2 from ground to fender lip. I would sure like to put on some white walls but having a hard time justifying nearly $1100.00.

Sid you car looks good and really sits just right. I think if you purchased whitewalls today you would find that $1100 would be a steal. I like black walls and they look great on early V-8s.

[Sid]

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I found some white walls on evilbay at a decent price. ($480.00) Not real wide as they are just a hair over 1 1/2". Less then half the price of the wider ones. I think it brightened thing a little. Not a great pic as it is still stuffed in the shop.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Sid

I found some white walls on evilbay at a decent price. ($480.00) Not real wide as they are just a hair over 1 1/2". Less then half the price of the wider ones. I think it brightened thing a little. Not a great pic as it is still stuffed in the shop.

I think it looked better with black walls...

[19Fordy]

looks great

[tubman]

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

looks great

I think so too. Some cars, including '40 DeLuxe coupes, look better with whitewalls. It's got to do with the innate "flashiness" of the design and sometimes the color.

[glennpm]

Great look