Re: 1940 120 Body Interchange options?

Posted by 58L8134 On 2012/4/27 8:45:41

Hi

The all-steel body shells for all '38-'40 Six/110 and Eight/120 for both 122" & 127" wheelbase cars are interchangeable. The difference in wheelbase is taken up ahead of the cowl to accomodate the longer 120 engine. Additionally, the '39 Super 8 and '40 160 & 180 127" wheelbase bodies are inchangeable with above, though much scarcer to find.

The '41-'42 bodies are restyled versions of the '38-'40 units with larger windows and integrated trunk. The only change is that won't fit the '38-'40 hood sides to these later bodies is at the lower rear hood corner since the curvature found earlier panel surfaces is now cut straight downward. Otherwise, they will interchange just as those noted above between 122" & 127" wheelbase cars.

Since your objective is to assemble a driver, not an authentic show car, any that are available in good condition should be considered, with the caveat for the '41-'42 hoodside/cowl differences.

Good luck with your project.

Steve