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The first pick-up was a 1928 Ford Roadster.
The model A Ford followed the model T Ford from 1928 to 1931.
Prices for the 1931 Model A Ford ranged from $385 for a roadster to $1400 for the top of the line town car.
If you mean the Model A Ford, it debuted in 1928.
Ford moved on to the new and improved Model A in 1928.
First, Ford did not make a roadster in 1940. The closest thing to a roadster would be the convertible, but it was not a roadster. All passenger car frames were the same from 1935 through 1940. Or, if you want to ruin your '40 by using a non-original drivetrain, there are aftermarket frames available set up for late model components.
On the website of Brookville Roadster, one can find how the company has been a leader in the production of street rod industry. It has been producing 1928-1932 Ford replacement panels for more than 30 years.
The Model T Ford put America on the road but had become outdated by 1927 and the Model A was its replacement in 1928. Prices for the Model A ranged from US $385 for a roadster to $570 for the top-of-the-line Fordor. The engine was an L-head 4-cylinder with a displacement of 201 cubic-inches. Typical fuel consumption was between 20 and 30 mpg.Hemmings Motor News Classic cars
Henry Ford's first Model A was sold in 1903. That was followed by Ford's Model B in 1905.Henry's second Model A was produced from 1928-1931. This too was followed by the Model B in 1932.Model B
The last year that the Model T Ford was produced was on May 26, 1927. It was replaced in 1928 by the Model A.
From $385 for a Roadster to $1,400 for a top of the line Towncar. That is 1920s money which is not the same as today.
Early model would probably be 1928 thru 1931 Ford for a direct bolt in.