anyone have an authentic 60HP '40 Ford

[1952henry]

Kube, the 40 coupe project that Bob Drake undertook used a Fordor donor. They junked the body out back behind the shop, but the chassis they showed in their catalog (with all the streetrod bolt-on conversion parts they sell) appeared to have the 60 horse mounts in the "before" pics. Perhaps they have some other before pics available? Yes, a real long shot but worth checking out. Best of luck and I know your book is worth waiting for. RPM

You are correct. I know the fellow that sold Drake that car. I also know the fellow who has the engine.

 

[Kube]

Guys, thanks for the leads. It appears a couple of them are panning out nicely.
Most obliged...

 

[dwick01]

I used to have one. Sure hope I don't get a beating for saying so.

 

[Kube]

A huge thanks to the guys that helped me out. Especially Cory Taulbert. The pictures you sent answered my question perfectly.

 

[basicbob]

Hello Kube, I just sold & delivered a 1940 Ford original chassis to Kevan Sledge in Auburn Calif which had a V-8 60. you can find Kevan selling 38-40 parts.

Good luck on your quest, Bob

 

[Milt/Las Vegas]

If it has a 59AB in it now, I believe most of the evidence is gone. I believe the radiator is different, has to set back further, there are two plates rivited to the front crossmember that take the 60 motor mounts, exhaust is different, rear end would be a 444 gear, wheels are narrower and smaller tires. Just a few differences outside of the engine itself.

Aren't the vin numbers different?

 

[rlh5window]

I have a 1940 standard with a 60 up engine as original equipment.

 

[V8 Bob]

.....Is there a way to tell once the engine is gone?

Aren't the vin numbers different?

According to VanPelt's web site, the 1940 60 hp vin numbers started with 54, while the 85 hp started with 18.

 

[Fred A]

Couldn't Wait

Dick SPADARO had a 1940 V8 60 Tudor sedan for sale last year..I have 4 v8 60 powered cars and I have a 1940 60 engine and transmission.

Young guy that bought that sedan couldn't wait to get rid of the 60 stuff and make a common model out of it. I contacted him about buying the parts but they were already gone. I have a good '40 engine and wanted to use it in my other coupe. Think the man was HAMB type. He did post pictures. Luckily many of the chassis parts except trans are same back to '37. Tougher parts may be the '40 radiator and fan, or not. Good Luck: Fred A

 

[Bob NH]

I am looking at a sales slip where my mother traded in a 1940 standard (vin # 54-537426) in May 21st. of 1954 for a used 1949 6 cyl. two dr. sedan. It says she paid $700.00 and another $15.00 for seat covers and got a huge allowance of $150.00 for that old coupe ! Such a deal ? I learned to drive in that old car.

 

[rlh5window]

I have one. Inherited from my uncle.

1940 standard coupe.

Came with its original 60hp engine plus a spare in the trunk.

Working on a rebuild right now.

Randall