1940 Ford frame
 

1940 Ford frame
 

Here is my question...

Someone gave me a 1940 Ford frame, I think he said it was from a 4 door or a coupe. My question is, can I get a truck on that frame. I thought they were all the same frame, but someone told me they wern't. I was also wondering where I could find a cab, and all the other little parts to make it go.. one more thing, about the transmision, what can it bolt up to?


thanks for any help


Sean

1940 Ford frame
 

Sean - since no one else has responded yet, maybe I can help you out a little.

As for the frame, I don't know if a truck will fit on a car frame, but I do have a diagram of a frame in my gallery (just click the little picture of my truck on the left). Ours is an original 1941 truck (F100) frame which is the same as a 1940 so you should be able to measure your's to see if the measurements match up.

As for the individual parts, I think you would be better off searching for a whole truck rather than to try and put one together piece-by-piece. The original parts are hard to find and the aftermarket parts aren't that cheap.

As for the tranny, if you're using a modern engine, use a modern tranny - same with the rear, axle, etc.

Carlene

1940 Ford frame
 

Thanks for the help.... It seems to match right up, I think things will work out just right.. Did you guys have to do alot of fab work for the front and rear? Is their much to it? I am looking at getting the frame built, and not worry to much about anything else right now.. I was going to build a tank for it, but wasn't sure of what I have to work with ( clearance for the bed of the truck ) My goal is to have it done by the time I get married ( not real soon ) :)



Thanks again

Sean

1940 Ford frame
 

horseheavenbob

The passenger frame will work for a 1/2-ton pickup, the only difference being the body brackets that are riveted on. These frames are the same from 1935 to 1940. I have a '35, '36 and '37 pickup, and with these all you have to do to use a passenger frame under a pickup is delete the outrigger ass. body brackets -- the naked frame is correct for the pickups. I'm fairly certain it's the same situation on the '40 (I used to own a '40 sedan delivery).

Hope that helps.

1940 Ford frame
 

hi hi teck i got evry thing u need i got the hole truck im parting out soo give me a call 602 692 1674

1940 Ford frame
 

Hi tech ,i own 2 coupes all street rods.

I built these from the ground up all ford drive train.

a few pointers on forty frames,watch out for frame twist,and cracks and rust through at the point the frame kicks up before the rearaxle

Rich