Guest shadowledge Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Seeking a 39 Chrysler Hayes coupe to photograph & measure to produce 1:43 handbult model. The manufacturer is the leader in this field and is licensed by DaimlerChrysler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 The Chrysler Museum has a 1939 Dodge Hayes coupe. Is that close enough? I would think they would be basically the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadowledge Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Thanks West, I was aware of the Dodge and probably that could be used but the Chrysler was unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Greetings,Hayes made about 1000 coupe bodies for Chrysler Corp. in 1939, divvied up in 6 series: Imperial 8 & New Yorker (125" WB), Royal 6 and Royal Windsor 6 (119" WB); DeSoto Custom (122.5" WB); Dodge Luxury Liner Deluxe (117" WB).Here's a suggestion. Since the bodies are all the same, measure the Dodge body in the museum, and find a '39 Chrysler coupe for the front clip and rear fenders. The extra wheelbase length is from the cowl forward. As I recall, the trunklid has a distinctive ridge right down the middle and through the split backlight. Also, I know I've seen a feature on the '39 Imperial 8 Club Coupe in the last 5-6 years, maybe in CARS & PARTS. It was a cream color and I remember coveting it for its extreme rarity.Can't wait to see the model!Tom Gibson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpushbutton Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Here's a profile of the Dodge hayes coupe.from the forward edge of the chrome trim on the cowl to the rear measures 128 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpushbutton Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 here is the rear view: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicksplus Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 I found this website on Google. This fellow has restored a 39 Imperial coupe, probably with the Hayes body. Could be he might share the dimensions...... 39 Chrysler Coupe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flackmaster Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 My friend Jack Pinsker in the L.A. area has what you seek. email me for his phone number - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadowledge Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 You have no email listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crashagain Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Seeking a 39 Chrysler Hayes coupe to photograph & measure to produce 1:43 handbult model. The manufacturer is the leader in this field and is licensed by DaimlerChrysler.What measurements do you need?I am restoring the interior of one at my shop and can measure what you need and send you photos of it too.It is the 8Cyl car so the front clip is a bit longer then the 6cyl car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 You have no email listed.Click on flackmaster's name and you will see a pull down menu with a note to send an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Haydon Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 I am privileged to own a 1939 Hayes Body Chrysler Royal Windsor coupe, in excellent condition, apparently all original (it has been painted and new interior). I am interested in connecting with others who own a 1939 Hayes Body Chrysler, Dodge or DeSoto. Possibly, as a group, we could exchange information, provide a clearing house for parts needed, experiences with restoring and maintaining, etc. Or, if such a group exists, I would be interested in joining. Also, if one does not exist, I would be interested in developing a listing of all 1939 Hayes coupes, their owners and location. I would like to be in touch with "shadowledge" who was looking for a car such as mine to photograph, measure, etc. in order to produce 1:43 scale models -- I would be pleased to help him if he still needs help. Also, I would like to know whether such models are available for purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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