Recent content by hotrodsteve

Honestbruce, check out the 40 coupe offered for sale by 40frank (Frank Williams) here on Fordbarn, he is selling it out of a collection owned by a friend of mine in Solvang, Ca. I've seen the car, I don't think you'd be dissapointed. Steve

Re: 1940 Turns 50 tour in Reno Video? Gaylord was a longtime member of Forties Limited, he moved up to Idaho or Montana probably 15 or so years ago.

Re: 1940 Turns 50 tour in Reno Video? 40is50 tour was put on by 3 guys, 2 of whom are deceased (Art Branum, and Vern Williams). Surviving guy is Dick Santana of 40's of San Jose, and he lives in Gilroy,Ca. Mr. 40's is now run by Art's oldest son, who may be of some help. I was one of the tour...

Anaheim Gear in Anaheim

Good book on the topic- Rockin' down the Highway-The cars and people that made rock roll, author Paul Grushkin, available on Amazon

From your description (package tray, bench (not split back) seat, it sounds like you have a 5 window, not a business (opera)coupe. You should have 1 vertical support to mount your spare tire, business coupes had 2. Go to bradleyfloorpans.com, click on 40 Ford section, he has measurements you can...

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I have 2 door latches with part number BF-7326412-A. They appear to be NOS. Anybody know what they fit?

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You're in Scramento? Dd you know So Cal Speed Shop-Sacramento has the new French flathead blocks, and works with the legendary Vern Tardel in Santa Rosa? Vern is the best in my opinion and is a lot closer to you than H & H in southern Calif. Go talk to the guys at So Cal before you make your...

No, Stolen at $550, wish I was quicker.....

Its the 37 th annual Forty Ford Day, hosted by Forties limited of Orange County. Though 1940 Fords are featured, event is open to all pre 72 vehicles. Lots of awards, food, and activities. $30 entry fee, 9-3 at La Palma Park, 91 freeway and Harbor in Anaheim. its Sunday, June 23. Google Forties...

Page 399 of Drake's latest catalog has a comparison diagram. Top view of Deluxe measures 19 1/4" versus standard of 18".

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