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meteorgray · 10-15-2012, 07:25 AM

Hey guys, just got back from Hershey, really liked the 46 coupes. What should I be looking at, good and bad as I start looking for one. Thanks Model A owner.

TJ · 10-15-2012, 10:57 AM

It all depends if you want a complete running car or a project. Bottom line is get the most rust free car you can find. Get a sedan coupe(back seat) and make sure all the stainless trim is there. The trim on the 46 and early 47 is not reproduced and it can be pricey depending on what pieces may be missing. In the end you are better off and will save money and time by buying a finished car.

meteorgray · 10-15-2012, 11:24 AM

Thanks TJ. I think I would like a complete running car. The body would have to be in good shape. I am much better with the mechanicals. Are the V8's reliable?

TJ · 10-15-2012, 12:04 PM

The V-8s are reliable and so are the 6 cylinders. The 6 cylinder cars can usually be purchased a little cheaper and you don't see them as often as the V-8s. Actualy I have a fondness for the 6's as they usually run cooler and are simpler to work on.

meteorgray · 10-15-2012, 12:28 PM

Thanks TJ, I will keep that in mind. Simpler is better.

48Flyer · 10-15-2012, 03:05 PM

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http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/da...338309029.html

This one is listed locally. It is not mine, but if I were to start on another one, I would love for it to look this clean!

larrys40 · 10-15-2012, 03:22 PM

A friend of mine in Wentzville Missouri has a very nice one, 5-6 time Dearborn car. Not cheap but as nice as they come. I think it's a little over 20K
Drop me a line if you want more info.
Larry S.

randymo9 · 10-15-2012, 04:01 PM

have a 85% finished 46 coupe in southern new jersey. been considering selling it and getting a 35 to 37 ford. extra nice body and rebuilt mechanicals. randy 609 261 7547 or email

tdlmomowers · 10-15-2012, 04:07 PM

Stay away from any that have had inferior Chevy engines installed.

millersgarage · 10-15-2012, 06:29 PM

Open the doors and look at the rocker and sill area. This seems to be a bad rust out area. Also look under the front fenders at the lower cowl- another common area.
Truck floor, the spare tire well goes bad first.

10-15-2012, 07:25 AM	#1
meteorgray Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: new jersey Posts: 38	46 coupe Hey guys, just got back from Hershey, really liked the 46 coupes. What should I be looking at, good and bad as I start looking for one. Thanks Model A owner.

10-15-2012, 10:57 AM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,024	Re: 46 coupe It all depends if you want a complete running car or a project. Bottom line is get the most rust free car you can find. Get a sedan coupe(back seat) and make sure all the stainless trim is there. The trim on the 46 and early 47 is not reproduced and it can be pricey depending on what pieces may be missing. In the end you are better off and will save money and time by buying a finished car.

10-15-2012, 11:24 AM	#3
meteorgray Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: new jersey Posts: 38	Re: 46 coupe Thanks TJ. I think I would like a complete running car. The body would have to be in good shape. I am much better with the mechanicals. Are the V8's reliable?

10-15-2012, 12:04 PM	#4
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,024	Re: 46 coupe The V-8s are reliable and so are the 6 cylinders. The 6 cylinder cars can usually be purchased a little cheaper and you don't see them as often as the V-8s. Actualy I have a fondness for the 6's as they usually run cooler and are simpler to work on.

10-15-2012, 12:28 PM	#5
meteorgray Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: new jersey Posts: 38	Re: 46 coupe Thanks TJ, I will keep that in mind. Simpler is better.

10-15-2012, 03:05 PM	#6
48Flyer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North of Minneapolis, MN Posts: 160	Re: 46 coupe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/da...338309029.html This one is listed locally. It is not mine, but if I were to start on another one, I would love for it to look this clean!

10-15-2012, 03:22 PM	#7
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: 46 coupe A friend of mine in Wentzville Missouri has a very nice one, 5-6 time Dearborn car. Not cheap but as nice as they come. I think it's a little over 20K Drop me a line if you want more info. Larry S.

10-15-2012, 04:01 PM	#8
randymo9 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: hainesport nj Posts: 49	Re: 46 coupe have a 85% finished 46 coupe in southern new jersey. been considering selling it and getting a 35 to 37 ford. extra nice body and rebuilt mechanicals. randy 609 261 7547 or email

10-15-2012, 04:07 PM	#9
tdlmomowers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 409	Re: 46 coupe Stay away from any that have had inferior Chevy engines installed.

10-15-2012, 06:29 PM	#10
millersgarage Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lansing MI Posts: 188	Re: 46 coupe Open the doors and look at the rocker and sill area. This seems to be a bad rust out area. Also look under the front fenders at the lower cowl- another common area. Truck floor, the spare tire well goes bad first.

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