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Posted By Discussion Topic: 1940 Ford Coupe -- page: 1 2     trjford8 02-23-2020 @ 2:08 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 4203 Joined: Oct 2009 If you are going to look at the one in the link you provided I can tell you it does not have the correct '40 motor. It also has a non original hood emblem on the side of the hood. It also appears that the door bottoms have had some rust in them. It's noted this is a non stock Ford color, the wiring is not even close to stock and their is a plastic overflow tank mounted in the engine compartment. That could be a signal of an overheating problem.That's just for starters by looking at the photos. I would not buy that car unless you find someone who has good knowledge of '40 Fords. Call Dave Collette in the Early Ford V-8 Club roster who lives in Pennsylvania. He's a good guy and maybe can look at it for you or with you. If not he may know someone that can assist you. Being new to the hobby you want your buying experience to be a positive one. This car is being handled by a dealer and their job is to sell the car.. Seeing descriptions posted by dealers reveals just how much they DO NOT KNOW about the car they are selling. That car has been on e-Bay off and on for some time. Don't want to scare you but you are in control at this point as you have the money. I've sent you a private message. This message was edited by trjford8 on 2-23-20 @ 2:31 PM MDWalker 02-21-2020 @ 6:16 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 18 Joined: Dec 2019 Well guys I've looked around alot and I think I've narrowed it down to 2 cars. This 1940 car seems ok priced to me,I think, I got him to come down a bit, although not as much as I would have liked, the market for the 1940s coupes doesn't seem that soft... My wife agreed and I have a deposit on the car, I'm flying up to Philly in a couple weeks to see it. Anybody know an expert near Morgantown PA who can check this out? This is the most money I've ever spent on an old car so I don't want this to go badly, not to mention my wife will kill me. mrtexas 12-21-2019 @ 1:47 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 68 Joined: Dec 2011 I should note that the market for 30/40s cars is very soft. You should be able to get something good for low $20s or lower. TomO 12-21-2019 @ 9:34 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 7244 Joined: Oct 2009 I suggest that you contact the Georgia Regional Group and pay them a couple of visits to see the different cars and also ask for help in buying the car of your dreams. The guys in the Club are a very friendly group. http://earlyfordv8clubga.org/ Tom 1940 Tom 12-20-2019 @ 6:21 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 237 Joined: Oct 2009 Good Evening--- Welcome to the world of 40 Fords. I'm sure that Mr. Ford is glaring down at you from on high right now. The proper designations for the 40 models are "Ford Deluxe" and "Ford V8". The boss detested the term "Standard" in describing his base models. If you are unsure of the differences between the Deluxe and Ford V8 models - man, have you come to the right place! My extremely knowledgeable fellow Club members can answer any questions you have, or provide you with appropriate technical assistance, once you locate your Coupe. The responses you have received so far from our members, are only a sample of the talent and knowledge about these cars, that is available to you. Membership in the EFV8CA is a must, if you wish to learn about your car once you purchase it. Our V8 Times magazine is invaluable when you are looking for assistance on a question about the car. Good luck with your search. Tom jthompson1937 12-20-2019 @ 10:14 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 9 Joined: Sep 2019 Main differences between Standard and Deluxe is the grill (and I believe that the grill difference also results in slight hood differences), the headlight 'doors' are painted on Std. and chrome on Deluxe. Standard had one tail light (unless the state is was sole in required 2), and inside the dash is different. Back in the late 70s, I had a Standard 'Opera' coupe (official name I believe was Business Coupe) that had 2 jump seats in the back. Regular coupes had a package shelf and storage under that in lieu of the jump seats. Needless to say, the Std. Opera Coupe is my favorite, in Cloudmist Grey (which is actually green...). MDWalker 12-20-2019 @ 9:03 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 18 Joined: Dec 2019 I'm in Roswell, GA which is just outside of Atlanta. Not sure which I prefer as far as standard or Deluxe, I think I would like either honestly. I'm not even totally clear on the differences. I've read the 40 standard is really just the 39 Deluxe? Is that true? I really like the Super Deluxe on the link above. The 46-48 coupes seems to be alot more affordable and I see alot more of those, but most seem to be the coupes with the back seats in them which makes the body style a little different. My wife has given me the OK as well, I think. It's hard to tell for sure some times. Guess I will know for sure when one shows up in the garage. Thanks for all the advice guys, I will keep looking. This message was edited by MDWalker on 12-20-19 @ 9:23 AM 1931 Flamingo 12-19-2019 @ 12:51 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 383 Joined: Nov 2019 About a year ago I got the OK (bless my wife) to look for another car. Went online and punched in: 1940 Ford. About 35 popped up. One was 2 1/2 hours away. A 50's built DeLuxe Coupe w/jump seats, new brakes and lines, 48 block, 39 tranny, Kogel hi-comp heads,Almquist intake, dual chrome 97's, Red's headers, Smitty's, SS exhaust, r&p black naugahyde, carpet, new black paint, big and little wide whites. Right out of the "little books" of the 60's. Prices were all over the place. It's in my garage now, mid 20's. They are out there. Try the HAMB also, as well as the above mentioned places. This one very close to what I had back in 1969, it had a 57 Olds, 39 tranny, etc, wife and I dated in it. Good Luck with your search. Come back and let us know what you find. Paul in CT Chris.NZ 12-19-2019 @ 10:33 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 49 Joined: Oct 2009 Do you prefer a 40 standard or a 40 deluxe ? 37RAGTOPMAN 12-19-2019 @ 8:12 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1942 Joined: Oct 2009 hi 1940 FORD COUPE did you try looking in HEMMING'S Motor News, ? look ONLINE at the dealers, they are all over the country. type in what your are looking for and you will see that is listed, with prices, you can check them out, by viewer feedbacks, they usually sell nice cars, the private sellers is the ones you have be care full with, I bought a 57 CHEVY a few years ago and it was a body off restoration, original CA car, just remember you get what you pay for, pay more for a turn key car, depending what your capable of, hope this helps my 2 cents, 37Ragtopman

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