New Guy--- Info and parts needed on a 1926 Chrysler

Hi there. I recently picked up a 26 Chrysler. The roof had been cut off the body. I was able to get the body and roof section. I believe its either a Series 58 or 80. Is there anyway to find out from a frame number? Also where would said frame number be? Also Im in need a driver door. Any place on the web I can get body parts from? Thanks for your help in advance.

The engine serial numbers for the model 58 range from F-25000 to F-110000. The serial number for the car may be stamped on the outside of the frame somewhere over the driver's side rear wheel.

In those days Chrysler's model numbers referred to top speed. The 58 was one of the smaller models, a 4 cylinder car that was replaced by Plymouth in 1928.

The 80 was the Imperial, a big luxury car in the Cadillac class. The 1926 80E had a 6 cylinder engine of 288 cu in. In 1928 it was advertised as the most powerful car in America, 112 HP.

i just bought a 26 chrysler also.. mine is a 58 i believe (it doesnt have the motor or trans )...

are you restoring yours? did you get any extra parts?

i just bought a 26 chrysler also.. mine is a 58 i believe (it doesnt have the motor or trans )...

are you restoring yours? did you get any extra parts?

I am restoring my 26 with mustang II front suspension. I would like to use original motor but need a few parts (cylinder head, distributor, starter, trans. to make this possible.

I have the front and rear fenders, also the motor. no trans.

I need a passenger side door, on front.

I also need a rear suspension. something that would work with this frame/chassis.

I know very little about these old cars but I once heard a wise man say "Your either green and growing or ripe and rotten"

I Also have a 26 chrysler model 58. They are actully 1925 maxwells Walter chrysler bought out and put his badge on. Mine is all there if I can be of any help let me know. Sorry no spare parts. Bill

I Also have a 26 chrysler model 58. They are actully 1925 maxwells Walter chrysler bought out and put his badge on. Mine is all there if I can be of any help let me know. Sorry no spare parts. Bill

Hey Bill. Thanks for the reply, I truly appreciate it. I love working on this car and any information would help, If I could ask you to take a few pictures of your 58. The motor especially. If you could take pics of the rear suspension and transmission. also the seats and the way the cab is set up.

Thanks again

Mark Wever

I am just about finished restoring a 1928 model 52 and have acquired several extra doors.(9 in all 7 front and 2 rear) I believe they should fit '26 through '28 4 dr sedan. They are free but the shipping would kill you.<o:p></o:p>

Wayne

Are the two rears a driver side and passenger side? Is one of the fronts a passenger side? Would you be willing to part out the door handles/assembly on the others? also where do you live and would you accept pay pal/ebay purchases?

I am in need of 1 passenger side front door, and 1 passenger side rear door.

Also, could you send me pictures? My car is in a molasses bath right now but am willing to share my progress through pics.

Thanks Wayne.

p.s. this site is awesome, I have been on here for two days and have had so much help, I truly appreciate all of the time and efforts put into your responses.

If it's a '58' then it is a 1926. It seems that you may be missing the first letter maybe. Is there a letter that you can see mixed in with the Chrysler part of the FEDCO plate?

Yes there are both passenger side doors. send me your e-mail address and I will send pictures tomorrow (if it stops raining). I'm on ancouver Island.

Wayne

Hey. Thanks for the quick reply.

I have shipped 4 tires from Toronto on the Greyhound courier/bus. It cost me 100 and change to ship them to southern Alberta. Its shipping by weight. If the doors weigh under 100lb. I would presume the shipping would cost under $100.00. also, a perk of shipping greyhound is the shipper doesn't have to pay. The receiver, being me. would pay on pickup. No risk involved. That is of course if you would ship greyhound.

My email is markwever@hotmail.com

Ah yes on second review there are two triple A's. one on the top left and one on the bottom left of the chrysler badge. It looks as though there is a letter behind the Chrysler Badge but cant make it out. I would presume it would be an A seeing as all the triple letters/numbers above and below represent the middle letters/numbers.

So cool. didn't even know it was a fedco plate until I seen Fedco stamped into the bottom of it.

Thanks

-Mark Wever

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AAA

Chrysler Badge

Ribbon Tails

AAA

The codes for Canadian made vehicles are as follows.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A B 2 9 8 F G 3 X J X 7 X N O 1 X 4 6 X X X O X 5 X

So after review of my fedco plate my vin is

A2DDL6

Does this mean my car is a 1926 "58". it has the 4 cyl.

Ok. been doing some research on the difference in doors for the 26 model "58" and 28 model "52".

It looks as though the middle hinges are below the first raised "pin strip" on the doors on the 26 "58".

And the 28 "52" middle hinges are on the raised "pin strip" on the front and slightly above on the rear.

I want to know if these doors are compatable with 26-28 Sedans because of the hinge placement differences.

p.s. Thanks Wayne, look forward to seeing some pics.

Hi there. I recently picked up a 26 Chrysler. The roof had been cut off the body. I was able to get the body and roof section. I believe its either a Series 58 or 80. Is there anyway to find out from a frame number? Also where would said frame number be? Also Im in need a driver door. Any place on the web I can get body parts from? Thanks for your help in advance.

Now that I have read this intro again, I was thinking...mmmmm....I had a 1926 Chrysler '58' four door sedan that was blue with black fenders and a 1929 Franklin 135 series sport sedan when I was a kid. The Chrysler's top was off and needed the woodwork in the driver's side doors. Both cars were apparently sold to someone from Texas. I saw the Franklin in San Diego later. I wonder if your car is my old car?!?! This is the only photo that I have of that Chrysler...

That's my '31 Dodge in the garage.

Mark, Sorry for the delay getting back to you, The car is in storage right now, But I do have some pictures and will send them as soon as I round them up. Bill

The 1926 Chrysler I owned was restored by Mason Chrysler/Plymouth in Royal Oak, Michigan. It had sat outside and got covered with snow for a few years in a row. That is the reason the top was ruined. I was walking by a glass shop when I was a kid and as I peered in, I could see an old car shape. It was a blue and black Chrysler. I bought it for $200.00 and took it home. Drove it for a while with the driver's side doors removed. They needed wood replacement. I remember it had REALLY stiff steering and darn near took two men and a boy to steer it.

Send info on parts you need. Need pictures and any info you can supply. Have 2 semi trailers of the 10s and 20s stuff not marked. Hope i can help. I'm in Northern CA. Thanks, Dave

Send info on parts you need. Need pictures and any info you can supply. Have 2 semi trailers of the 10s and 20s stuff not marked. Hope i can help. I.m in Northern CA. Thanks, Dave

cylinder head for 26 chrysler 58(4cyl).

Trans

Distributor

Carberator

Front and rear suspension

Any glass for that

Have a lot of engine parts. Need more info or pictures. I have a 25 coupe with suspension. I'll check when our weather clears. Raining cats and dogs here.

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How is this project coming along?

Hey Mikey been a while since on site and just read your post. I have a 26 chassis and found the chassis number on the left hand side (looking from rear) right at end just where casting is riveted on.

mcgoo

Hey Mikey been a while since on site and just read your post. I have a 26 chassis and found the chassis number on the left hand side (looking from rear) right at end just where casting is riveted on.

mcgoo

Can you take a picture of the location for people like me that don't know the rivet area?

Thanks

Dave

I have attached a pic of where I located mine. I cant take credit for this as young man for NZ told me where to look. Mine is what is called a 'Double drop straight frame' where the rear of rear spring hangers curl around under frame, compared to the 'rigid-x double droop frame'. Hope these pics help. I have attached pic of chassis but not sure if it will be clear to see.

Thank you

We are going to have a web site that is under construction to include the location of veh numbers.