X-Frame Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Does anyone have a copy of the Motor's Body & Frame manual or an early Motor's Crash Book that shows the late 1940s Chrysler convertible frame with dimensions? If so, can I get a scan of it either posted here or sent to me direct? Much appreciated!Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CutNChop Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 These are from 1949...if you need a specific year and model, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Frame Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 WOW... Thanks CutNChop! Exactly what I am looking for. Can you tell me if the 1946-1952 frame is the same. Know 1953 on is different and they didn't change frames often in the early years. If there are any variances between the 1949 with other years, I seek the convertible for the different style.Also, I am assuming the DeSoto shared the same exact frame as the Chrysler car?Thanks again!Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CutNChop Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Well, there are several pages of the different years and body styles, so I'm assuming there are subtle differences but I did not compare.If you are working on a specific car, give me the yr, body style and model # and I can scan the correct one for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Frame Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 Well, there are several pages of the different years and body styles, so I'm assuming there are subtle differences but I did not compare.If you are working on a specific car, give me the yr, body style and model # and I can scan the correct one for you.All I am interested in are the convertible model bodies. Not sure if they had that many variances between years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Frame Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 Let me clarify my last statement. I have the Motor's books that show the 1946-1952 Chrysler frames but for some reason they did not include the Convertible ones? I can let you know the year brackets if you like once I look at my book but I am assuming there shouldn't be any more that 2 or even 3 frame variations from 1946-1952 (probably only 2 if that considering and you already posted one). Just the convertible models I am seeking (DeSoto also if you have?) Thanks again!Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Frame Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 Ok... I have looked and it seems that the 1949-1952 frames are all the same so that means most likely 1941-1948 are also all the same so will need the 1946-1948 convertible frame design Thanks again!Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Frame Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 Well, there are several pages of the different years and body styles, so I'm assuming there are subtle differences but I did not compare.If you are working on a specific car, give me the yr, body style and model # and I can scan the correct one for you.ChopNCut,Just returned from a long weekend get-away and hoped to see you having posted the 1946-1948 style convertible frame and dimensions. Do you have it? Thanks.Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) 1949-52 Frames are completely different than C38 6 cylinder and C39 8 cylinder 46-8 cars. The 8 cylinder frame is heavier gauge and longer that the 6 cylinder also. Edited September 12, 2014 by c49er (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Frame Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 c49r...Yes, I mentioned that after CutNChop posted the pages for the 1949 model. The 1949-52 were the same. That is why I now need the 1946-48 of the the same posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I just looked at my 1946-8 Chrysler shop manual and looked in the frame section. Shows frame dimensions of all models except- convertible!I even have a 1947 C39 Town and Country convert frame but it's kinda hard to get to.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Frame Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 I just looked at my 1946-8 Chrysler shop manual and looked in the frame section. Shows frame dimensions of all models except- convertible!I even have a 1947 C39 Town and Country convert frame but it's kinda hard to get to.BobProbably the Motor's Crash Books will show them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Frame Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Bob (C49er) was directed to the chart I needed and I am receiving it soon so hopefully the post war Chrysler's will be covered. Thanks Bob!Now working on Pre-War ones.Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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