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sv221fh?

12-20-2025 @ 11:10 AM

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I have an original forty standard coupe and not a basket case. Would like to make into a modern driver with about 500hp ford motor preferred with auto or manual. Any input or sources of information is appreciated as I can learn from others experiences. Also will have many original parts.

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12-20-2025 @ 12:23 PM

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I think you will find great advice on the HAMB.
You won't get much advice on this site at all.

What you desire has been done a zillion times so there is a lot of good information "out there".

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

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12-21-2025 @ 8:04 AM

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As Kube says this site is basically a stock forum. Join Good Guys and you will get all the info you need along with companies that supply the parts. Be prepared to open up your wallet.

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12-21-2025 @ 11:34 AM

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Marvin, what you are looking to do has been done for years, especially with the '40coupe which has always been a favorite of the hot-rodders. Today most of those builders have aged out, and their cars are out there in the marketplace. A typical hot rod / street rod sells for half or less of what it cost to build. You can't build a car today without quickly getting under-water financially.

If I was in your place, I would start shopping for a car you like. Quicker, cheaper than to build one. Take advantage of the market. And then some guy (or his heirs) will find a buyer for the hotrod they have been trying to sell.

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12-21-2025 @ 2:46 PM

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Thank you for your advice and the little research I have done confirms exactly you have said.

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12-21-2025 @ 2:48 PM

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Thank you for your input

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12-21-2025 @ 2:53 PM

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Great advice, you are a great source of knowledge. Thank you

marvin miller

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12-22-2025 @ 8:17 AM

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Marvin if you are a first time buyer take someone with you that that has a good knowledge of old cars, especially '40 Fords. That second set of eyes may spot negative things that you may miss in the excitement to make a purchase.

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