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Posted By Discussion Topic: New to early Fords Have a bunch of questions -- page: 1 2 3     ford38v8 01-23-2023 @ 1:51 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 2883 Joined: Oct 2009 Gil, So glad to read that you'll be getting together with club members. As good as forums like this can be, there is no comparison to hands on and face to face learning. This coming June is the Grand National in Dearborn Michigan, less than 500 miles from you. Check it out on this website under Coming Events. This is the 60th anniversary of the Club, and it happens once every 5 years. I guarantee that you'll see more Early Fords than you've seen in your lifetime. In the registration, be sure to check the box to volunteer as a Novice Judge in the 1939 Ford category, as there is no "tagging along" with the Judges unless you are one of them. Alan gwistrup 01-23-2023 @ 10:20 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 37 Joined: Dec 2022 I am amazed how passionate people are about these cars. I hope to make some connections with members of my local chapter of EFV8. I will check the schedule to see if there are any national events that are close to me (central NY). I would love to tag along with the judges. I am a retired college professor and I have always said, "knowledge is something they can't take away from you". ford38v8 01-22-2023 @ 11:24 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 2883 Joined: Oct 2009 Gil, I would encourage you to read as many threads as pertinent to all models of '39 Fords, as well as for all Convertible Sedans, both here and on the Ford Barn. You'll learn many answers to questions you haven't as yet asked. You'll not find more experienced V8ers than on these two forums, but be aware that not every poster will agree with each other, so it's on you to determine truth from rumor. Lastly, it would add tremendously to your knowledge if you volunteer as a Novice Judge at an Early Ford V8 National Meet. Alan gwistrup 01-22-2023 @ 1:50 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 37 Joined: Dec 2022 I had a chance to go back to visit the car yesterday and look through the boxes of parts. I have located about 60% of the items needed to put it together. I was also encouraged to find out that the engine turns over smoothly and it has been rebuilt with no run time on it. The next stop on the parts scavenger hunt is in the owner's basement. Things are looking up that this project might actually happen. I have joined the club and purchased the 1938-39 Ford book. Some service and assembly manuals are on my list. Jerry_Woods 01-21-2023 @ 7:31 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 7 Joined: Jan 2023 There are several resources available for information on assembly of a 1939 Ford Deluxe 4 door convertible. One of the best places to start is with online forums dedicated to vintage Ford vehicles, where you can connect with experienced enthusiasts who can provide guidance and advice. The Ford Barn and the Ford V8 Forum are both popular options. Another good resource is the Ford Service Manual for the 1939 model year, which can be found online or purchased through a vintage car parts supplier. This manual will provide detailed instructions for assembly and maintenance of the car. The comfortable cruising speed for a 1939 Ford Deluxe 4 door convertible would likely be around 55-60 mph, depending on the condition of the engine and transmission. Adding an overdrive unit can increase the top speed and improve fuel efficiency, but it may not be an entirely period-correct addition. When it comes to purchasing parts, it is recommended to consult with a reputable vintage car parts supplier such as Mac's Antique Auto Parts, Snyders Antique Auto, or Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts. These companies specialize in supplying authentic and high-quality parts for classic Ford vehicles. There are several literature resources that can provide information on part numbers, colors, and fabrics for a 1939 Ford Deluxe 4 door convertible. The Ford Shop Manual, the Ford Body parts catalog, and the Ford Chassis parts catalog are all excellent sources of information. Additionally, you can refer to original Ford factory assembly manuals, which can be found online or purchased through a vintage car parts supplier. gwistrup 12-31-2022 @ 10:24 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 37 Joined: Dec 2022 Good point. The cameras they have to match paint are very accurate if you have a good sample. RAK402 12-31-2022 @ 9:21 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 456 Joined: Jul 2015 I took my rear view mirror, which still had original Zephyr Beige on it (and in very good shape, under the mounting bracket, and had it matched at a local paint shop. gwistrup 12-29-2022 @ 11:35 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 37 Joined: Dec 2022 I was told that the body was not removed from the frame because he was worried that it would foul up all of the door gaps. The mechanicals were refurbished but none of the suspension was painted. If I do purchase this vehicle, I will clean up the frame the best I can and paint it with the body still attached. I will remove the suspension, clean it, and paint it. I have a lift so the frame cleaning and painting won't be too bad. I followed your advise and purchased the '38-'39 Ford book. After reading some of it, I have some more questions. What sheen of black is "Black Enamel"? Is it gloss, semi gloss, satin or flat black? What is equivalent to Air Dry Chassis Black Enamel? I would assume that there is information somewhere on paint codes from the main paint manufacturers such as PPG, Axalta, R&M, ect. for the interior colors such as Zephyr Beige, Oyster Gray, Leather Brown, etc. I hope I can work an acceptable deal to make this project happen. Thank you for help, Gil 1934 Ford 12-27-2022 @ 1:40 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 582 Joined: Oct 2009 Looks like an interesting project. What comes into question was why was the chassis not painted before the body when it would have been easier? Looks like he did a nice job on the body though. The joy of completeting a project like that is wonderful, but it is a big job. Keep us posted, as we can enjoy your project along with you. Keep your V8 Times close by along with the 38-39 Restoration Book. Join you local V8 Region and make friends with other V8 guys. You an learn from other mistakes. Welcome to the Early Ford V8 world. 1934 Ford's since 1972 gwistrup 12-18-2022 @ 12:10 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 37 Joined: Dec 2022 I finally had a chance to look at the 1939 Ford convertible sedan. It looks like the garage where it was stored was very damp and put surface rust on the suspension and driveline components. The body and the rest of the parts that were not on the floor look OK. Supposedly the rest of the parts to assemble the car are at the owners's house along with the registration and paperwork to put it back on the road. Now that I have a good idea of what is there and what needs to be done, I am excited to take on this project. There will be plenty of questions. Thanks, Gil

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