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nellis003 · 05-17-2010, 12:28 PM

Does anyone know if a 1940 Mercury body will fit on a 1941 Ford pickup truck frame?

My Uncle is giving me a chassis from his 1941 Ford Pickup, and I'd love to build a 39-40 Merc on that frame. I've heard that the Merc body was wider and longer, though.

Thanks for any help,
Nick

jerry grayson · 05-17-2010, 01:01 PM

Completely different.

tintoptexan · 05-17-2010, 03:33 PM

39 and 40 mercurys were 4 inches longer and 2 or 3 wider. I have a 40 merc conv. and believe me, hunting parts is a never ending job. Not too many re pops for these 2 years.

nellis003 · 05-18-2010, 03:20 PM

Okay, thanks fellas. Looks like I'll have to stick to a Ford body. Now I just need to find a 39-40 Coupe body for around $500.

bryna · 08-19-2010, 10:54 PM

Hey Nick,

Is your uncle looking to sell the frame from that pickup? I've got a 1939 1/2 ton that I could use a frame for. I'm over in Iowa.

Thanks
Bryan

Cecil/WV · 08-20-2010, 07:08 AM

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I know this isn't what you want, but for general info, I have a '41 car frame.

05-17-2010, 12:28 PM	#1
nellis003 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 162	40 Mercury - Ford Frame? Does anyone know if a 1940 Mercury body will fit on a 1941 Ford pickup truck frame? My Uncle is giving me a chassis from his 1941 Ford Pickup, and I'd love to build a 39-40 Merc on that frame. I've heard that the Merc body was wider and longer, though. Thanks for any help, Nick

05-17-2010, 01:01 PM	#2
jerry grayson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atlanta area Posts: 833	Re: 40 Mercury - Ford Frame? Completely different.

05-17-2010, 03:33 PM	#3
tintoptexan Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granbury, Texas Posts: 66	Re: 40 Mercury - Ford Frame? 39 and 40 mercurys were 4 inches longer and 2 or 3 wider. I have a 40 merc conv. and believe me, hunting parts is a never ending job. Not too many re pops for these 2 years. __________________ Joe.

05-18-2010, 03:20 PM	#4
nellis003 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 162	Re: 40 Mercury - Ford Frame? Okay, thanks fellas. Looks like I'll have to stick to a Ford body. Now I just need to find a 39-40 Coupe body for around $500.

08-19-2010, 10:54 PM	#5
bryna Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 6	Re: 40 Mercury - Ford Frame? Hey Nick, Is your uncle looking to sell the frame from that pickup? I've got a 1939 1/2 ton that I could use a frame for. I'm over in Iowa. Thanks Bryan

08-20-2010, 07:08 AM	#6
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,303	Re: 40 Mercury - Ford Frame? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I know this isn't what you want, but for general info, I have a '41 car frame.