panelbeater1234 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 good one jack very impressed with your projects .im on the lookout for a set of side moldings for my 38 dodge .maybe some one will have a set ,whats your next project another dodge ???? .kind regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 D2 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I knew I would get a comment or two.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Current project is a 46 Chrysler Business coupe.It makes my butt look big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpwalter Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Just got back my rebuilt engine to add to my rebuilt overdrive and a new set of running boards. Can't wait to get them all installed on the car. I just hope I can put it all back together after so much time since I took the front end off the car. I did take pictures and bagged all the parts so I have my fingers crossed. George Asche out of Venus PA rebuilt the engine and overdrive and Hundley Acuff did the running boards. Both did excellent jobs. Has anyone purchased a new wiring harness for a coupe and have any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave 38 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Post some pix . Oh ,did you ever find the dash wings ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpwalter Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Post some pix . Oh ,did you ever find the dash wings ? ThanksYes I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panelbeater1234 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Post some pix . Oh ,did you ever find the dash wings ? Thankspost pix please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmer117 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Look up Floyd Carlstrom he is a WPC member that used to advertise that he makes them and sells Dash Knobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30dodge35 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) Question and opinions on older engine crank and piston journals hardness, I have had this happen twice on 35 and 36 dodge engine , the number 6 piston journal will egg shape and loose oil pressure. Then engine develops a knock. After tear down ,both times number 6 journal egg shape and worn, other crank and piston journals are OK. I had a old dodge engine mechanic tell me to get a 38 crank or older, due to the fact the journals are shot peen. I have since then put a 1940 Plymouth engine after rebuild , it is working fine!! Many miles on it and still great oil pressure ,no knocking. Jesse Edited May 6, 2015 by 30dodge35 Spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpwalter Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Pictures of the running boards produced by Hundley Acuff: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave 38 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpwalter Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Question, the correct 38 wing nose emblem has USA on it at the bottom. How many of you have the USA emblem on your car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) Question, the correct 38 wing nose emblem has USA on it at the bottom. How many of you have the USA emblem on your car?I beleave that (USA) on the front wings was for the exports.We have one from our stockpile. Edited May 19, 2015 by countrytravler (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpwalter Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 For all domestic cars, in 1937 the wing emblem on the grill did not have USA on it. For 1938 USA was added to the emblem. See attached pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpwalter Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Looking for these clips: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpwalter Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Here is the Hollywood accessory catalog for 1938 Dodge: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpwalter Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 How many of us are lucky enough to have found this part either on their car when they bought it or found it afterward to add to their car? The glove box door is unique to accommodate the clock. They did not just cut out a hole in the door and stick a clock in it. Pretty nice accessory to have in your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Found on the internet from a Dodge restorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpwalter Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) One more accessory that is nice to have, is the radio. Pictures of the correct radio head face plate with knobs that sits in the dash above the ash tray, the correct speaker that hangs on the firewall, and the radio head showing the back of the speaker. You could have an antenna that ran along the bottom of the running board or on the cowl in front of the driver door. Edited May 19, 2015 by cpwalter (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Couple more 38s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpwalter Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Found on the internet from a Dodge restorer.That emblem on the right is either a 37 Dodge car or Dodge truck but not a 38 car, the head light come off of the radiator shell. The other is a replacement emblem not original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpwalter Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 The parts book shows different part numbers for the emblems for 1937 and 1938. They are identical except for the USA on the 1938 emblem. A 38 with a non USA emblem has a replacement from 1937 on it. The emblem was another way to distinguish the difference between the two years. Too many original domestic 38 cars have the emblem with USA on it for it to be export only. It very well could have been on exported 38 vehicles as well to distinguish them from 37 cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorensen_DK Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Never noticed the U S A detail ... I can confirm that my '38 export model (Europe) also has U S A on it but came with the nondescript hood emblem (separate partno.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpwalter Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 At Hershey this year I located a re-chromed 1938 Dodge Hollywood Model front end appearance grill guard. See the page from the Hollywood Model brochure attached. If anyone is interested in adding it to their 38 I have this same item that needs to be chromed.File0368.pdfFile0366.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwellens Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 The parts book shows different part numbers for the emblems for 1937 and 1938. They are identical except for the USA on the 1938 emblem. A 38 with a non USA emblem has a replacement from 1937 on it. The emblem was another way to distinguish the difference between the two years. Too many original domestic 38 cars have the emblem with USA on it for it to be export only. It very well could have been on exported 38 vehicles as well to distinguish them from 37 cars.The 38 Dodge front emblem is thicker at the top than the 37 emblem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 How much are you asking for the grill guard ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpwalter Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 Has anyone seen or have a copy of the 1938 Dodge Brochure, Switch Parade (I think). It is 21 pages long in color and is oversized. Shows pictures of the car's, features, and benefits of the 1938 Model lineup. Don't know what the cover looks like it was missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bmeder7 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I have several extra parts for 38 dodge coupe some motor and tran need the stainless trim both sides frim doors to taillights thx brian.m982@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panelbeater1234 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 looking for paper patterns that i can use for making running boards makes it easey to post in paper so i can lay out and makein panel steel or measurments if some one has made them or waiting to fit to there car...Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panelbeater1234 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 These are for the 1938 dodge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bmeder7 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 On 4/3/2015 at 3:39 AM, panelbeater1234 said: hi to all the 1937 and 1938 dodge owners .if I can be of help just send me a email and I will try and help .Since I finished I have done 1000 klm and no prob I found about 45 mph was a steady speed to drive at .look forward to hearing from you all .Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bmeder7 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Just now, bmeder7 said: I am looking for stainless trim on the 1/4 s both sides for 38 dodge coupe thx brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katnook Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 On 5/11/2015 at 2:34 AM, cpwalter said: Pictures of the running boards produced by Hundley Acuff: Just wondering if Hundley is still making this running board rubbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpwalter Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 No he retired and sold off his molds. The fellow that bought the business is contemplating making them as he has experience in working with the raw materials. Will keep you posted on this site. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katnook Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Thanks for that cpwalter. I have just purchased an absolute barn find 38 dodge sedan in Australia. The running boards are looking less than pristine and would be great to have some new tread. I have no idea how long the old gal hadn't been started for since being put up in the mezzanine of the barn, but with a little lube and some fuel it fired and ran with out any drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katnook Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I'm having an issue with interior window crank winders and door handles. Unsure if the Australian 38 dodge sedan came out with different handles or it has been modified at a later stage of the cars life. As you can see in the pictures attached the handles have a splined fitment, with a press pin for removal. This is the same for the door handles and window cranks. Does anyone know where I can source some new handles that are the same as these? thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpwalter Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 By now you have probably solved your problem but that does not look like a 38 window crank. The hardware has female connections to the mechanism not male. That must be a modification and from what I have seen in the US it must be a foreign system. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1916roadster Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Just purchased a 38 touring sedan. Been sitting since early 80's. I am also looking for some of the s clips. Any sources? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panelbeater1234 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 8 hours ago, 1916roadster said: Just purchased a 38 touring sedan. Been sitting since early 80's. I am also looking for some of the s clips. Any sources? what do you mean S clips are they for the side panels ....Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katnook Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 On 8/18/2021 at 5:40 AM, cpwalter said: By now you have probably solved your problem but that does not look like a 38 window crank. The hardware has female connections to the mechanism not male. That must be a modification and from what I have seen in the US it must be a foreign system. Seems the Australian version of the winder and door assembly was made from some form of alloy. the female splined section has expanded/corroded with in the steel main body making it a real mess to free up and I'm trying to source a full set of replacements. If you know of anyone? Also in need of a replacement draglink and pitman arms.... these seem to rare as hens teeth currently. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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