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45yellowford · 06-22-2015, 06:35 PM

I have most of the parts for a 40 ford pickup front clip and I would like to put it on my 46 ford pickup. Has anyone done this? What problems am I going to have? Thanks, 45yellowford

Mike B · 06-22-2015, 08:36 PM

I'm sure it can be done, but 35-41 truck (to 40 with cars) frames are quite a bit different than the 42-through F1 series of pickup frames.

skidmarks · 06-22-2015, 09:09 PM

Rcab sits too high for one thing. Most that have been done look horrible. The only one I have seen on the stock 42-47 frame that looked OK the cab had been channeled about 6" and had a mustang II front end. But then there is the running board issue to custom fit

If you want it to look right change the cab over to the 35-40 frame like mentioned above but there are a few little things that still need adjusted to work

Vanspeed · 06-23-2015, 11:00 AM

Why not locate a 46-47 front clip? I love the jail bar pickups and they just don't get the attention they deserve.

Krylon32 · 06-23-2015, 11:24 AM

I've seen a couple of attempts at this and they were fugly!

Karl Wescott · 06-23-2015, 11:28 AM

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Hamtown Al · 06-23-2015, 01:14 PM

^^^^What Karl said!!

45yellowford · 06-23-2015, 03:19 PM

Thanks for the info. You convinced me not to try the change.
45yellowford

45yellowford · 06-23-2015, 04:14 PM

I now have a 41 Ford Pickup front clip for sale. I will take it to the next swap meet unless someone on Ford barn is interested. Freight could be an issue since I live in Idaho.
45yellowford

Ralph Moore · 06-23-2015, 04:17 PM

That's a good looking truck. Doesn't need any changing!

06-22-2015, 06:35 PM	#1
45yellowford Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Idaho Posts: 22	40 pickup front clip on a 46 ford pickup I have most of the parts for a 40 ford pickup front clip and I would like to put it on my 46 ford pickup. Has anyone done this? What problems am I going to have? Thanks, 45yellowford

06-22-2015, 08:36 PM	#2
Mike B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 1,323	Re: 40 pickup front clip on a 46 ford pickup I'm sure it can be done, but 35-41 truck (to 40 with cars) frames are quite a bit different than the 42-through F1 series of pickup frames.

06-22-2015, 09:09 PM	#3
skidmarks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: newark, delaware Posts: 3,735	Re: 40 pickup front clip on a 46 ford pickup Rcab sits too high for one thing. Most that have been done look horrible. The only one I have seen on the stock 42-47 frame that looked OK the cab had been channeled about 6" and had a mustang II front end. But then there is the running board issue to custom fit If you want it to look right change the cab over to the 35-40 frame like mentioned above but there are a few little things that still need adjusted to work

06-23-2015, 11:00 AM	#4
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,384	Re: 40 pickup front clip on a 46 ford pickup Why not locate a 46-47 front clip? I love the jail bar pickups and they just don't get the attention they deserve. __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

06-23-2015, 11:24 AM	#5
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,484	Re: 40 pickup front clip on a 46 ford pickup I've seen a couple of attempts at this and they were fugly!

06-23-2015, 11:28 AM	#6
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,288	Re: 40 pickup front clip on a 46 ford pickup Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Refer to this thread http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20611 It will tell you all you need to know but were afraid to ask.

06-23-2015, 01:14 PM	#7
Hamtown Al Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Smithfield, Va Posts: 822	Re: 40 pickup front clip on a 46 ford pickup ^^^^What Karl said!! __________________ 36 Fords Rule! Visit at www.36fords.com.

06-23-2015, 04:14 PM	#9
45yellowford Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Idaho Posts: 22	Re: 40 pickup front clip on a 46 ford pickup I now have a 41 Ford Pickup front clip for sale. I will take it to the next swap meet unless someone on Ford barn is interested. Freight could be an issue since I live in Idaho. 45yellowford

06-23-2015, 04:17 PM	#10
Ralph Moore Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 1,470	Re: 40 pickup front clip on a 46 ford pickup That's a good looking truck. Doesn't need any changing!