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glennpm · 01-25-2018, 02:29 PM

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone has a chassis diagram for the 1940 Deluxe Convertible similar to the one for the coupe I've attached. Like to get a copy for my records please.

rockfla · 01-25-2018, 02:57 PM

would bet KUBE does as he is in the middle of doing one right now!!!

glennpm · 01-25-2018, 04:50 PM

Yes but I bet he’s too busy working on it rather than sitting at his computer!

Newc · 01-25-2018, 05:14 PM

Hi all; I understand that the Woody, Converts , and Pickups have outside frame rails .010 thicker? Newc

fordv8j · 01-25-2018, 05:56 PM

I think the 38 restoration book says the cross members are a little heavier, the rails the same

Kens 36 · 01-26-2018, 11:56 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by glennpm

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone has a chassis diagram for the 1940 Deluxe Convertible similar to the one for the coupe I've attached. Like to get a copy for my records please.

How's this?

Ken

glennpm · 01-26-2018, 11:59 AM

Fantastic , thanks Ken! Where are these available for other years and models, do you know? I got a PM and he was interested in a 37 sedan delivery.

Appreciate you posting this for my 40!

Glenn

Kens 36 · 01-26-2018, 12:11 PM

Someone may jump in and correct me, but I think they appeared in some Lorin Sorenson books. The Early Ford V-8 Club used them in their "Pictorial Register" published in about 1967 and in the "V-8 Album" first published in 1985. You can find the V-8 Album on eBay and other sites.

Ken

glennpm · 01-26-2018, 12:25 PM

Good, thanks Ken.

Kube · 01-26-2018, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glennpm

Fantastic , thanks Ken! Where are these available for other years and models, do you know? I got a PM and he was interested in a 37 sedan delivery.

Appreciate you posting this for my 40!

Glenn

I've seen them for 1934 so can only guess they were available each year (at minimum) after that.
I'd be willing to bet they are available through the Benson Ford Research Center for all years.

glennpm · 01-26-2018, 02:24 PM

Thanks Kube

Terry,OH · 01-27-2018, 09:15 AM

The salesman's handbooks have a similar diagram of a Fordor Sedan with various measurements on one page. They have a second page that has the exact measurement for each passenger model. Plus there is a third page with Station Wagon dimensions. Other pages for the Mercury and one diagram for each truck model.

rotorwrench · 01-27-2018, 10:41 AM

It seams like they added several fittings (crossmembers) on the frame in order to hold the convertible bodies more securely. I don't know if the rails are any different or not. Wescott's Auto has some frame info for the 35 thru 40 cars but I don't if it's what you might be looking for to add to the body diagram. There are also differences at the front for the low mounted radiator and fan on the 39 deluxe & 40 models.

01-25-2018, 02:57 PM	#2
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,946	Re: 1940 ford deluxe convertible chassis dimensions? would bet KUBE does as he is in the middle of doing one right now!!!

01-25-2018, 04:50 PM	#3
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,981	Re: 1940 ford deluxe convertible chassis dimensions? Yes but I bet he’s too busy working on it rather than sitting at his computer! Last edited by glennpm; 01-25-2018 at 07:58 PM.

01-25-2018, 05:14 PM	#4
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,482	Re: 1940 ford deluxe convertible chassis dimensions? Hi all; I understand that the Woody, Converts , and Pickups have outside frame rails .010 thicker? Newc

01-25-2018, 05:56 PM	#5
fordv8j Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 325	Re: 1940 ford deluxe convertible chassis dimensions? I think the 38 restoration book says the cross members are a little heavier, the rails the same

01-26-2018, 11:59 AM	#7
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,981	Re: 1940 ford deluxe convertible chassis dimensions? Fantastic , thanks Ken! Where are these available for other years and models, do you know? I got a PM and he was interested in a 37 sedan delivery. Appreciate you posting this for my 40! Glenn

01-26-2018, 12:11 PM	#8
Kens 36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 374	Re: 1940 ford deluxe convertible chassis dimensions? Someone may jump in and correct me, but I think they appeared in some Lorin Sorenson books. The Early Ford V-8 Club used them in their "Pictorial Register" published in about 1967 and in the "V-8 Album" first published in 1985. You can find the V-8 Album on eBay and other sites. Ken __________________ https://www.nirgv8.org

01-26-2018, 12:25 PM	#9
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,981	Re: 1940 ford deluxe convertible chassis dimensions? Good, thanks Ken.

01-26-2018, 02:24 PM	#11
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,981	Re: 1940 ford deluxe convertible chassis dimensions? Thanks Kube

01-27-2018, 09:15 AM	#12
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,743	Re: 1940 ford deluxe convertible chassis dimensions? The salesman's handbooks have a similar diagram of a Fordor Sedan with various measurements on one page. They have a second page that has the exact measurement for each passenger model. Plus there is a third page with Station Wagon dimensions. Other pages for the Mercury and one diagram for each truck model.

01-27-2018, 10:41 AM	#13
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,425	Re: 1940 ford deluxe convertible chassis dimensions? It seams like they added several fittings (crossmembers) on the frame in order to hold the convertible bodies more securely. I don't know if the rails are any different or not. Wescott's Auto has some frame info for the 35 thru 40 cars but I don't if it's what you might be looking for to add to the body diagram. There are also differences at the front for the low mounted radiator and fan on the 39 deluxe & 40 models. Last edited by rotorwrench; 01-27-2018 at 10:57 AM.