41 FORD questions

[hot rod Bob]

I was told that a 41 frame is unique to itself, no others will work. Also is a sedan and coupe frame the same? One last question, Is the business coupe doors the same as front doors from a four door? Would like to thank you in advance for any information. Thanks BOB

 

[Mr 42]

41 Frame is similar with the 42-48, but they differs a bit in front of the firewall.
The mounting of the radiator and front fenders differs.
41.early 46 has a welded center crossmember, then they went to riveted centers


The sedan and coupe frames are the same

Fordoor doors is the same as Business coupe doors

 

[JeffG]

I had some interesting experiences when restoring our 41 business coupe. The front shock mounting holes were 41-42 up but the axle as I recall was 40 vintage. I had to make sure I took measurements for anything I bought because it seemed like Ford mixed and matched a few things, or it was such a transistion year that part vendors data wasn't accurate.

 

[26 lakes]

Running board brackets are set up different also.

 

[hot rod Bob]

Thanks guys, all information very helpful. BOB

 

[Tgibby]

I have 41 ford with a ignition switch I can not unlock worked fine untill today any help?

 

[transbytip]

On my 40 I have to put a slight down pressure on top of key then it will turn give it a try Cliff.

 

[fordor41]

I had some interesting experiences when restoring our 41 business coupe. The front shock mounting holes were 41-42 up but the axle as I recall was 40 vintage. I had to make sure I took measurements for anything I bought because it seemed like Ford mixed and matched a few things, or it was such a transistion year that part vendors data wasn't accurate.

37-41 share the same front suspension.

 

[Cecil/WV]

The Early Ford V8 Foundation Museum has a '41 frame for sale!

 

[V8COOPMAN]

37-41 share the same front suspension.

Not TOTALLY true! The '41 wishbone is a "one-year-only" piece. The two perch-pin holes are spaced-apart the same dimension as on '37-'40 wishbones, but the overall length is about 4" longer, or taller if you stand it up against a wall beside a '37-'40 unit. Also, SOME passenger side spindles, although "round" like all '37-'40s, are machined with the drag link hole TAPERED from the top, instead of being taper from the bottom as '37-'40s are. Those '41s that utilize these "oddball" round spindles also use a different drag link which, of course, is bent kind of goofy and has a tapered stud which inserts from the top side of spindle arm....see pic below! DD

 

[Lanny]

A few years ago, the original poster received 3 replies in the first couple days,
and has now been patiently waiting for more fordbarners to jump in.


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[V8COOPMAN]

Aw hell.......caught sleeping! You're on the ball as usual, Lanny. Funny, TOO!! DD