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1939 dodge Coupe

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Peterson32, Apr 23, 2012.

  1. ntxcustoms
    Joined: Nov 10, 2005
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    Here she is as I found here on CL. Do you like the trailer queen tail light set up?

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    318 going in. PO put the motor back into your lap, the engine was about 1 to 1 1/2 feet into the firewall. We're using chassis engineering mounts and a cavalier rack. Right now it has a 902 trans but I have a a833 laying around that I might use. Here's Ede (nicegyede) stabbing the block.

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  2. ntxcustoms
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    PLEASE don't tell me you found the tail light bezels for $5...:mad:
     
  3. You've done great work so far. It's terrific to see another old MOPAR come back to life, especially a rare one like this. My '39 Ply has been/is a work in progress.
     
  4. Peterson32
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    yeah i got 2 lenses for 10 dollars and a bezel for another 5 i scored big time


    ill keep my eyes out down here for more if so ill send them your way
     
  5. captainjunk#2
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    one very coool coupe , im digging the build
     
  6. Peterson32
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    very cool yours looks to be in great shape that appears to be the same color as mine once was!!
     
  7. Peterson32
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    im going to try and fit a different gauge cluster in thinking early 50s Chrysler not sure yet
     
  8. Peterson32
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    today
    mocking up the 39 ford headlamps
    also sorted out my steering box i bolted to stock location but slid the column back in the cab looks like i will have to shorten it about 3 inches i will update as i go
    started on my floors as well more pictures to come
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  9. swissmike
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    You are doing a great job so far! Please keep the original dash - it's a great looking piece. It should be fairly easy to adapt any 30s-40s aera speedo to work in that dash and replace the face and glass.
     
  10. n847
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    Damn those head lights look great! Gotta love another early mopar build!
     
  11. ntxcustoms
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    Update please sir!
     
  12. 70kid
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  13. super cool car man!!!
     
  14. bonez
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    I love late 30s and 40s mopars, they are so beautiful. It looks good already, and i'd be proud to drive it as is.
     
  15. Peterson32
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    Sorry its taking so long for updates it has been really busy at the shop i haven't had much spare time to work on the car hopefully later this week i can get back to work on it
    more updates soon i promise!!
     
  16. dgg-dt1948
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    Really cool car.
     
  17. Peterson32
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    update! update!! sry its taking so long

    lately a lot of my time has been taken up with work and another car i recently picked up its an old show car from the late 50s early 60s its called Twlight Zone 1930 model A coupe

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    this showed up in the mail today ! its a supercharger from a late 1930s Graham
    i plan on running it with the flathead 6 im really looking forward to it!!
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    also i picked up this old heat/ a/c controls from a 55 Packard in the local junkyard
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    this is going to be FUN!

    here are some pictures of a graham flat Six supercharged

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  18. Jeff, your A/C controls seem to have a Ford sheild on em.
     
  19. Man this is getting good! Are you planning on paint down the road? If so, what color?
     
  20. Sumfuncomet
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    Wow, I really like the Dodge a lot. All the different shots, head on, rear, profile, three quarter.......that car doesn't have a bad angle! The height of the art Deco period produced some real icons in design, your Dodge being one of them. Leave the body alone!, it CAN'T be improved on by any cutting, slicing or dicing!
     
  21. el Scotto
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    1939 Dodge Coupes are one of my favorites!!
     
  22. servi53
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  23. Thats sweet!
     
  24. Peterson32
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    Hey it could be I found it in the trunk of that clipper assumed that was it !
     
  25. Peterson32
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    Thanks everyone yes paint later on down the road.. I was thinking of using the same shade of blue thats on the firewall now or black but I have to say that will probably change since the summers here in texas are terrible
     
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  26. Those coupes are a thing of beauty, keep up the good work.;)
     
  27. Peterson32
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    so i was able to get going on the floors again

    so out of the entire car i was only able to save one section of the original floor as the rest was too far gone
    at least it was the good part which holds the seat tracks in place to i trimmed it down until i had a solid piece to start with

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    next made a tunnel to match the floor

    made template for sides and trimmed down to fit

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    once i got both sides fit pretty well i measured out and ran it through the bead roller

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  28. JJK
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    Awesome job man, I really dig the supercharged flat 6.
     
  29. ntxcustoms
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    Looking good my man! I'm still working on my front suspension but I can't wait to get on to the metal work!

    When I bought my '39 the floors were made out of thin aluminum signs that were pop rivited in place. The seats were bolted to this and so were the seat belts!
     
  30. waterhorse
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    Nice '39 great save.

    Greg
     

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