drdon

Thanks all for the advice. My contact is brushing up on internet access for the older Studies- ie this site. My email is : drdon1111@aol.com

I was on the phone today with a 37 Sedan owner (barn fresh) who is wondering about "converting"it into a CE. I was discouraging to him, knowing little about how CE's were made in the first place. I think they were sedans out of the factory, maybe were sent to a coach builder in South Bend, and were severed about a foot behind the windshield, and a new rear 2/3 cab was installed, along with the bed, and other accoutrements, such as heavier differential(?) and overload springs (?). I also know the doors are different than coupes or sedans, and the seat is not like any 37 car. Help out there? Anyway, I think he would like some help on the possibility, and I would like to sell my 37 CE bed if he can develop a plan. Anybody?

I don't know where you live, but any local brake shop could do this for you. If you need the wheel and master cylinders honed, or sleeved, and most have access to the new kits that you will need, or you can do that yourself and just take the car to the shop and provide the kits. My 37s were both done locally by a terrific brake mechanic who had the right stuff to pull wheels, rebuild cylinders, and replace with new modern brake fluid (incompatible with old fluids). I did all of the lines myself, both hard and flex so all they had to do was the cylinders ( and shoes, which were quite a bit more expensive than I guessed since they had to be sent to a specialty shoe shop in Salt Lake City). Good luck- shouldn't be a biggee.

I did not know the sills were available, and the rubber I tried to match from Steele is close but not perfect. Thanks again Robert for invaluable info.

Selling extra 1937 Coupe Express bed. $1200. No shipping- pick it up in Western Colorado. Sandblasted. Good condition for being 76 years old. Plenty of dents and some rust through of the bed floor. No tailgate. Contact drdon1111@aol.com if interested and for pictures.

I have a bed for 1937 (different than 38 and 39. Usual dents and so forth. Some rust through of bed floor. Pics available. Getting ready to list on eBay. I bought about 4 years ago and paid $1000. Had to pick up myself and would require the same of new buyer. Did have it blasted. Not too bad but as with all needs work. If I used it I would put in a new floor, etc. (Rich Jandrey as above). Would sell for what I have in it- $1100. Would cover with epoxy primer for another $100- otherwise bare metal. Location is Western Colorado. Send email for more info. PS: No front lower pieces that attach. Maybe a deal breaker but it didn't come with any. I do have one of two I got separately with a 1" hole in it??? Have tailgate but consider it worthless. Would throw in if wanted.

Just gotta know- what the heck is this costing? I know that is none of my business but just gotta know.

I don't really have a dog in this fight but my 37s have a material that sure could be tire sidewall- if not I don't know what it is instead. Also, the thickness is different for different points. Good luck!

Now I can't wait for my copy. Even though my interest is in the 1937 year, I always thoroughly enjoy the articles that RTQ writes. I wish I had that kind of knowledge, and retention. Thanks Richard for making us all a bit smarter by sharing your voluminous knowledge.

Check out ad on eBay.

I should have one of each somewhere. Make an offer. drdon1111@aol.com

I'm sure there must be one or two out there in original condition, but since there were only about 1000 of the 1939 models made, (just over 50 per state back then) and I would just guess that 700-900 are gone, as would be 70-90% of any 1939 model of any cars made then, so that leaves about 100-300. Figure most of those left are restored- well, good luck.

I am guessing the same as the colors for a Dictator. Many color charts are available- I see them all the time on eBay. Harder to find the Coupe Express color charts, with additional colors. Somebody correct me if I am wrong on this. I haven't gone out to the shop to confirm it. Also, Wiedena, you might want to start a different thread for this since the original thread was not for 1937. Just sayin'.

What cars are to the right and left of your pictures? Just wonderin'. Makes my CE restoration look simple. Good luck.

PS: brother in law is Chief Prosecuting Attorney in nearby Michigan in SMALL county. Lotsa crime of all kinds. Hope those bad guys dont find their way over to Keilor Kountry.

Now that is funny! Thanks for a smile!!

I did not mean to cast aspersions but there are many MANY scam artists plying Craig's list, et al. I'm sure there aren't any crooks in rural Minnesota so my warning was probably unnecessary. Sorry.

Anybody interested make sure you see them in the presence of the seller before coughing up any $$. Lotta scams out there! If they "can't make it" or whatever- no dough till you see the cars and the "seller" at the same time.

Check with Loga Enterprises also.

Yippee! Hold two for me- I have 2 of them to restore so I appreciate it if you can spare them after Frank grabs one.

Here is a pic from catalog., Hope it helps. If you need descriptions, let me know.

Here are some that I have in my stash. I don't think any will work but sending for observation.

George, Good to hear from you. Do you have any pictures or a source for them? CE is moving along slowly. Best regards, Don

Frank, As you know, I have a "rusty" Burgess for the 37 that I hope to restore to replace the dry type on my coupe. If you find anything, let me know. I went back and searched my OLD data base from restoring the Coupe 30 years ago (pre internet and such) and had a catalog from a vendor. Nothing there for Burgess. Mine has no trace of decal remaining. Best regards, Don

You can get nice replacement screws for the doors, identical to original, at Ace Hardware. Cheap. I don't know if you have that particular hardware store in your area but it is a chain that we have here in Colorado and it is also in Michigan. I am making the assumption that your hinge screws are the same as mine. Big leap there.