Regardless of manufacture date there was but one hanger for '40 passenger cars. It is NOT wrapped in metal as the old 40 restoration book eludes to. The metal wrapped hangers were after-market and offered by numerous suppliers (Coast to Coast, Whitney, Wholhert, etc.) but NOT Ford.
The correct hanger looks nearly identical to the muffler support / clamp. The difference is in the length of the mast.
As a 'side note' the muffler support / clamp currently offered by most of the repro places is actually 1941 and later. That one appears rectangular. Having an 11A prefix should tell those suppliers it isn't correct for pre '41 but I digress
I have attached a photo of the correct pieces.
Regards,
Mike Kubarth
It might be an interesting format for a book, judging a car from stem to stern with pictures of the common mistakes and what is correct.
Looking forward to the new 40 book whenever it is done. I can imagine it is a mammoth project, but I feel good about knowing someone of your calibre is at the helm.
Thanks again
Thanks for the very kind words. Although undeserved, I appreciate the sentiment very much.
You and I apparently have a lot in common! I recently purchased a 34 coupe that has been in the same (dry) parked spot since 1949. While a very nice & unmolested car, I know so very little about it.
Maybe we can trade knowledge bases? Hmmm? It seems to me that 34's are much more difficult to research
than 40's. I read and read and read. Still... I am at the very beginning of the requisite learning curve.
I will no doubt judge at the NY meet in July and at the Indiana meet in August. It would great to have you as part of the team. I like for the entire team to operate as just that - a team. We can all learn from one another.
RE: the book: While I am attempting to offer a ton of detail in the new 40 book in all areas, I am attempting to go into especially great detail in areas I know many folks make the most common mistakes during their restorations.
My best regards to you...
Mike
Would you paint or powder coat the hangers? Thanks Ken
I powder finish my exhaust systems. I am certain paint would be just fine as well.
Take care!
Mike