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Slick34 · 12-20-2021, 11:51 AM

Hello, I'm new to this forum and my question my have already been posted but here goes anyway. Will 1940 Ford Deluxe Headlight Rims fit on a 1939 Ford Deluxe without any modifications? The parking lenses will be converted to directional signals. Thanks

19Fordy · 12-20-2021, 12:05 PM

I didn't think the 40 headlight rims would fit the 39 without modifications but maybe I am wrong.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...eluxe-coupe-7/

Here's 40 headlight rims on a Mercury.
https://www.google.com/search?q=1940...uS-suVIpqkPs_M

Here's some good reading that may help. I get the feeling it's not a direct bolt in.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...ender.1132240/

And this:
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...0-ford.449961/

Slick34 · 12-20-2021, 12:51 PM

Thanks 19Fordy I'll check these out!

marko39 · 12-20-2021, 12:59 PM

I had 40 rims on my 39 deluxe when I got it. I think the buckets were also 40 allowing for sealed beams. I think the 39 rims are nicer looking.

pistonbroke · 12-20-2021, 12:59 PM

I am putting 39 head lights in my 41 pickup . As far as I know you would need the complete head light assembly not just the trim ring. Best of luck, Tim

RalphG · 12-20-2021, 01:17 PM

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My 39 Deluxe was converted to sealed beams many years ago, probably before my uncle bought it in 1951. They look like they are from a 40 but no park lights. There were after market conversion kits available at the time too.

petehoovie · 12-20-2021, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RalphG

My 39 Deluxe was converted to sealed beams many years ago, probably before my uncle bought it in 1951. They look like they are from a 40 but no park lights. There were after market conversion kits available at the time too.

Slick34 · 12-20-2021, 03:45 PM

Got a lot of information in a short amount of time. I want to thank all of you that responded.

12-20-2021, 11:51 AM	#1
Slick34 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Vermilion, Oh. Posts: 5	Headlight Rims Hello, I'm new to this forum and my question my have already been posted but here goes anyway. Will 1940 Ford Deluxe Headlight Rims fit on a 1939 Ford Deluxe without any modifications? The parking lenses will be converted to directional signals. Thanks __________________ HORSEPOWER is how fast you hit the wall......TORQUE is how far you take the wall with you!

12-20-2021, 12:05 PM	#2
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: Headlight Rims I didn't think the 40 headlight rims would fit the 39 without modifications but maybe I am wrong. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...eluxe-coupe-7/ Here's 40 headlight rims on a Mercury. https://www.google.com/search?q=1940...uS-suVIpqkPs_M Here's some good reading that may help. I get the feeling it's not a direct bolt in. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...ender.1132240/ And this: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...0-ford.449961/ Last edited by 19Fordy; 12-20-2021 at 12:22 PM.

12-20-2021, 12:51 PM	#3
Slick34 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Vermilion, Oh. Posts: 5	Re: Headlight Rims Thanks 19Fordy I'll check these out! __________________ HORSEPOWER is how fast you hit the wall......TORQUE is how far you take the wall with you!

12-20-2021, 12:59 PM	#4
marko39 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: harpursville ny Posts: 1,040	Re: Headlight Rims I had 40 rims on my 39 deluxe when I got it. I think the buckets were also 40 allowing for sealed beams. I think the 39 rims are nicer looking.

12-20-2021, 12:59 PM	#5
pistonbroke Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Perry Mo. Posts: 485	Re: Headlight Rims I am putting 39 head lights in my 41 pickup . As far as I know you would need the complete head light assembly not just the trim ring. Best of luck, Tim

12-20-2021, 03:45 PM	#8
Slick34 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Vermilion, Oh. Posts: 5	Re: Headlight Rims Got a lot of information in a short amount of time. I want to thank all of you that responded.