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bobwellsnoveltyshop · 07-03-2015, 10:31 PM

Hi, Anybody out there got a 1940 ford convertible that can measure the quarter molding trim length? (Original)
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Veeder · 07-03-2015, 10:45 PM

I have a 41 would that be close enough? I don't know how different a 41 is from a 40

Kube · 07-04-2015, 08:16 AM

60 3/4"

rod father 1944 · 07-04-2015, 10:32 AM

My molding is 62 3/4, I have 40 conv & the molding came with the car.

Sid the Maineiac · 07-04-2015, 06:37 PM

I got 62 5/8 pretty much agreeing with rod father. This appears to be an original on this car.

Mike in Mass · 07-04-2015, 07:12 PM

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off topic but while I have the 40 ford guys here I have a set of trim that is 54 5/8 long its marked "40 ford car" on the tape thats holding them together , don,t know what car ?? I,m thinking maybe hood side trim ? thanks for any help mike p

deuce_roadster · 07-04-2015, 07:13 PM

It would surprise me if Kube was off on this. He is writing the new restoration book for 40s for the EFV8 club.

alt63bird · 07-04-2015, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike in Mass

off topic but while I have the 40 ford guys here I have a set of trim that is 54 5/8 long its marked "40 ford car" on the tape thats holding them together , don,t know what car ?? I,m thinking maybe hood side trim ? thanks for any help mike p

Is it straight or does it have a bend/curve in it toward the pointed end?

Mike in Mass · 07-04-2015, 07:51 PM

sorry about that very important ! almost flat on one end and taperd so one side is longer than the other at the other end. the pieces themselfs are straight thanks mp

bobwellsnoveltyshop · 07-04-2015, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobwellsnoveltyshop

Hi, Anybody out there got a 1940 ford convertible that can measure the quarter molding trim length? (Original)
[email protected]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veeder

I have a 41 would that be close enough? I don't know how different a 41 is from a 40

Hi, Don't think the 41 is the same

bobwellsnoveltyshop · 07-04-2015, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kube

60 3/4"

Hi Kube, I know the book says model 66 convertible club coupe says 60.74 long (353177-A Retainer) but every one that someone measures is around 62 1/2 to 62 3/4 what does the retainer mean as far as length?
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Kube · 07-05-2015, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by deuce_roadster

It would surprise me if Kube was off on this. He is writing the new restoration book for 40s for the EFV8 club.

SURPRISE!!!! It is 62 3/4".
Hopefully I won't have too many more brain cramps.

Sorry guys.

deuce_roadster · 07-05-2015, 12:42 PM

Well that IS a surprise!! My 40 convertible had the trim holes filled in with bondo in the 60s and I haven't got the quarter pieces yet myself. At least now I know what they should measure.
We ALL get brain cramps.

07-03-2015, 10:31 PM	#1
bobwellsnoveltyshop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 779	1940 Ford convertible quarter molding length Hi, Anybody out there got a 1940 ford convertible that can measure the quarter molding trim length? (Original) [email protected]

07-03-2015, 10:45 PM	#2
Veeder Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CT Posts: 394	Re: 1940 Ford convertible quarter molding length I have a 41 would that be close enough? I don't know how different a 41 is from a 40

07-04-2015, 08:16 AM	#3
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 8,990	Re: 1940 Ford convertible quarter molding length 60 3/4" __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

07-04-2015, 10:32 AM	#4
rod father 1944 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Saint Marys PA Posts: 14	Re: 1940 Ford convertible quarter molding length My molding is 62 3/4, I have 40 conv & the molding came with the car.

07-04-2015, 06:37 PM	#5
Sid the Maineiac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norridgewock,Maine Posts: 657	Re: 1940 Ford convertible quarter molding length I got 62 5/8 pretty much agreeing with rod father. This appears to be an original on this car.

07-04-2015, 07:12 PM	#6
Mike in Mass Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PLYMOUTH MASS Posts: 860	Re: 1940 Ford convertible quarter molding length Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) off topic but while I have the 40 ford guys here I have a set of trim that is 54 5/8 long its marked "40 ford car" on the tape thats holding them together , don,t know what car ?? I,m thinking maybe hood side trim ? thanks for any help mike p

07-04-2015, 07:13 PM	#7
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,799	Re: 1940 Ford convertible quarter molding length It would surprise me if Kube was off on this. He is writing the new restoration book for 40s for the EFV8 club.

07-04-2015, 07:51 PM	#9
Mike in Mass Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PLYMOUTH MASS Posts: 860	Re: 1940 Ford convertible quarter molding length sorry about that very important ! almost flat on one end and taperd so one side is longer than the other at the other end. the pieces themselfs are straight thanks mp

07-05-2015, 12:42 PM	#13
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,799	Re: 1940 Ford convertible quarter molding length Well that IS a surprise!! My 40 convertible had the trim holes filled in with bondo in the 60s and I haven't got the quarter pieces yet myself. At least now I know what they should measure. We ALL get brain cramps.