RSayak

I would modify the bucket that you already have. Aren't they thin stamped steel? The broken pieces and cracks could be gently welded in (find someone with a TIG welder that is good with it), and the extra holes filled in as well at the same time. Once everything is smoothed and readied for plating, it should be fine. So you did end up with that bucket I saw on eBay... Do you have any contact information for the tail light stalks?

I'm really happy the hood panels will help you out. Better to be used on someone's meaningful project than to collect dust in my mom's garage.

Taylormade, I sent you your tracking number via email. Your box should be at your nearest UPS depot as of Friday.

Are the '31 radiator emblems the same as the '32? I was looking at mine, and it's bent, and the cloisonne is chipped out the top center and wings have rust through the chrome/nickel. Speaking of chrome: what parts are actually chrome on this car? Bumpers and rad shell? are door handles, inside and outside, as well as dash knobs nickel plated?

Yeah, I think you're right. It could also be a screen side truck. Or maybe a custom ordered truck with a closed rear of cab? Apparently Dodge did a lot of custom items for customers. You never know.

KH-31V is a K series 1935 1-1/2 ton truck probably with 131" wheelbase, and this one is a canopy truck. I'm not certain what the V means. The dash matches 1935 dashes in the references I have as well. Body styling is first series, BUT trucks with integral cabs (canopy, panel, screen side, sedans) apparently kept the first series look when the new cabs were introduced in late 1935. Only trucks with regular cabs (like pickups, chassis cabs, etc) got the new cab with front hinged doors. 1936 models were apparently introduced in November 1935. So, looks like you're are probably right that this is a late 1935 production 1935 1-1/2 ton canopy truck.

Seeing as I have not had much luck locating side trim mouldings for a 1938 Chrysler coupe, I am looking into the possibility of making some. I have samples of the profile. I am just wondering if anyone has attempted to do this. One of the pieces I am missing is a straight piece for the door. I don't think that will be too horrible to do. The other piece I am missing is the rear side piece along the rear deck area. it is curved in two planes. Does anyone have any ideas? Here's an idea of the trim on a similar car (not mine, and much nicer):

I thought I would add a photo of the wiper area on my convertible, so you all see what I mean.

I'm not sure if this extends to other years, but I know the 1937-38 Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth and DeSoto convertibles had a link between the windshield frame and the wiper arm/blade. What I don't know is what it looks like and how it attaches at the wiper end. I also don't know if this is the same as other years. I've attached a photo of where it goes on my car. Original Chrysler part number is: "Windshield wiper blade guide rod: 758404" also used only on the convertibles are (among all the other specific parts they have): "Windshield wiper arm assembly: 753544" "Windshield wiper blade: 753754" I really would like to find at least one guide rod and wiper arm and blade set (a pair would be great), but what I am asking for now is if anyone has ever seen any or has any photos of these so I can see how it all works together. I'd take measurements and make my own if I need to. I'm pretty sure it's to articulate the blade so it doesn't end up on the chrome windshield frame or the body. It seems every picture I've found of one of these cars, they are missing, but sometimes the little chrome tab is still there.

1. Floor sections from 1937-1938 Chrysler, Dodge, Desoto Convertible coupe and convertible sedan and 1937-39 Plymouth convertible coupe and sedan should work. Closed cars have a different floor. This might be something that you would have to have fabricated. 2. Quarter patch from 1937-38 Chrysler, Dodge, Desoto coupe or convertible coupe should be the same. Perhaps 2 door sedan as well. 3. Rear wheel well from any 1938-38 Chrysler, Dodge, Desoto coupe or convertible coupe should fit. 4. Front bumper would be 1937 DeSoto only. Bracket might be same accross 1937-38 Chrysler, Dodge, Desoto and Plymouth, but not 100% certain. This place might have a source of sheetmetal patches you need: http://home.comcast.net/~hsherman/37.39PlyDodgeCatalog.pdf I do have a question for you: does your car have the top retaining clamps on top of the windshield, or some sort of wing bolt to keep the top latched on the windshield frame? I am looking for information for my 1938 Chrysler convertible, and would like some photos of the area, and sun visor brackets, if they are there. I'm missing a bunch of parts, and would like to know what they should look like.

If you had access to a fairly strong magnet (one of those rare earth type), you might be able to pin point the edge of the metal a bit better.

Thanks for the offer, but I already have a coupe seat. Convertible seats are shorter, so I will have to cut my coupe seat down to fit.

More to the point, does anyone have photos of any car painted either Chinchilla Gray or Delmonte Beige?

Part number in my 1938 parts manual shows the same for Plymouth, Dodge, DeSoto and Chrysler Royal and Imperial, but for some reason, I thought the Plymouth lids were shorter (I could be wrong). Hope this helps you.

Here's a terrible screen shot of some photo I found online showing the surround mounted to the floor. Does this thing have a boot around the gear shift tower, or does the tower just poke through the draft seal, and there is no boot?

My friend's DL is missing this as well, and I don't have any for my coupes either that I know of (unless there's some hiding in a box that I haven't seen yet). I think I've seen the '32 Plymouth ones available, however, they are a different shape, and I am not sure they have a steel core in them. The hardest thing would be to make the mold. If one had a sample that could be digitized, I am sure a company specializing in rapid prototyping could make a plastic mold. Supporting the plate in the mold shouldn't be an issue. you just need some stands that locate in the screw holes that support it the thickness of the rubber, or urethane that you want to pour in there. Or, the more expensive way (and likely how they were made), is make a metal mold of each side, layer some specialized rubber sheet on either side of the center plate, and press the mold halves together under high pressure and temperature, which will form the rubber, and bond it to the steel. This is how engine mounts are made. Someone I met this winter builds transmission mounts for 1957 Lincolns this way. I should ask him if he can make bigger pieces.

I am missing the rumble seat bottom for my 1932 DL. I was wondering: A: What does it look like? B: What else am I missing? C: What do the trim panels look like and what to they attach to? D: What color was the upholstery supposed to be in there? Black vinyl seat with cardboard trim panels? I am fortunate enough to have the seat back, but it looks like something heavy fell on it, so I need to straighten it. However, it looks like it still has the original upholstery. But that's all I have in the back there. Now, if someone had some extra parts kicking around, that would be fantastic, but I am probably going to end up using a block of foam like my friend did in his car if I can't find parts.

All my interior sample "shreds" showed the lighter tan as well, but they were in spots that were open to the elements/sun. This is really good information you found. I would be interested in the cloth specifications when you eventually order. Also, a tip for any panels that were "cardboard" that are covered in upholstery: a local upholsterer insists on using "puckboard", or white UHMW plastic panels instead of the cardboard. His reasons are valid: it doesn't absorb moisture over time, is dimensionally stable (doesn't warp), and can be formed around corners using a bit of heat from a heat gun, as well as it's a more rigid product, and you can't tell it's there when it's upholstered. This is what a family friend used to redo the interior of his DL RS coupe. My friend ended up with a lighter colored interior as he didn't have any non-exposed cloth samples to go by, however his interior looks essentially like a new 1932 DL (the plastic panels are not seen and will ensure the interior panels stay the same shape for a long time).

Thank you very much for the info.

There could also be a huge amount of accumulated oil sludge in the pan as well (like I had on a 1938 Dodge 1.5 ton)

Thanks guys!

I will have a look if the heat riser is still there and if there's any starter relay and get back to you.

Would this be the same color as used on 1932 Dodges as well? Thanks!

My brother is parting out a rusty 1954 New Yorker. It may have parts you need, however, I recall the wheels are missing, so that won't help you much. However, if you just want any 15" wheels, 4 1/2" bolt pattern, 5-6" width, I suggest looking into regular 1960's-80's Dodge car wheels. If you plan on using full wheel covers, then these may work, though I have not personally tried it.

These look similar to 1932 Dodge tail light stalks. Would these work on a 1932 Dodge as well?