ID my neighbor's true jalopy?

This is my neighbor's folks jalopy. The plates say 1949. We were trying to ID it and I'm not up to par. I figure the drum style headlights ought to be a trait someone will recognize. Thoughts? This is the only known photo. How about the one next to it? Thanks.

 

car in the background looks like a stude

 

Hudson, Essex, Packard had those headlights, others?

 

It was a GM "Coach" or two door body from '28 back ... the plate was current and the Stude was new.

 

I'd guess Chevy 1929-30, color photos from that era are rare. Bob

 

Good eye!

 

Studes of that body style came out in the 47 model year

 

Looks like a 1930 "CHECKER" to me.

 

Looks like they are enjoying it. Of course back then any wheels was good wheels for a teenager.

 

looks like 28 chevy tudor sedan .w roof cut off. gotta see the grille to be sure. 4cyl correct? 6 's came in 29

 

Looks like a Chevy. Awesome photo!

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Looks like they're having fun!

 

yep - that steering wheel center is unmistakably 28 chev, full crown guards 28+, headlights off something else (not chev)

 

My guess, '26-'27 chev. The headlites on 29-30 are diff.

 

I (we) truly appreciate the help. Nothing better than old car photos.