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Hopefully you’ve found a radiator cap by now. American Arrow Corp. used to reproduce (a very similar) one in stainless. It may still be available, see this thread for a potential contact:

Here’s the Craigslist ad text, note the addition : 1956 CHRYSLER WINDSOR-- CONVERTIBLE-- AUTO--V8--331 MOTOR-- NICE PAINT AND INTERIOR-- NO RUST--RUNS GREAT-- OWNED SINCE THE 90S--ALL ORIGINAL-- TOP NOT WORKING-- MUST SEE IN PERSON--IN ALHAMBRA-- $39,999-- NO TRADES-- CASH ONLY-- SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY-- HABLO ESPANOL-- THANKS--

In 1939 New Yorkers and Saratogas had special interiors and some minor exterior trim differences that the Imperial did not.

No affiliation to this, just passing it along, 1934 Dodge 5 window coupe: https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1934-dodge-cairo-oh-2654687

It’s a convertible coupe (ref. https://www.ply33.com/Models/PB/).

From Craigslist ad, but not posted above:

By 1948, it may have been called a Club Coupe in Chrysler Corp parlance… agree with @Hudsy Wudsy it’s a diverting body style, of which few were produced.

“Airflow Imperial Eight models CV, C2, C10, C17;”. https://www.classiccarclub.org/approved-classics

39 Chrysler dash plastic had to be vacuuum molded onto the metal for those that reproduced it, as I understand.

‘41 was reproduced for a while. There were adverts in the Walter P Chrysler newsletter.

The coupe is a PA, roadster is a PB model.

Last discussion:

Ref https://www.forcbodiesonly.com/mopar-forum/threads/383-vs-440.62596/

Here’s a previous thread on this car.

@neil morse Thank you, very helpful!

Thank you. Is the only other source to hunt up a used one that is likely in some stage of failure? While the experience @2carb40 had doesn’t sound stellar, it does sound like it would make a functional speedometer.

Anyone have recommendations for a good source for replacement 1940 Buick speedometer face?

Thank you for posting pictures! I’m curious if you recall the body color? I can’t be sure from the picture.

CQ convertible coupe has door hinges at the front edge of the door. https://www.mecum.com/lots/CA0814-191311/1933-chrysler-imperial-convertible/

Agree. It is neither a custom imperial nor new line (model CQ) called an Imperial. …it also says Royal, in the ad copy.

I believe the cruise and climb (electric kick down) came out in 39. Also in 39, the 323ci engine became the standard eight for Chryslers (though was in the custom imperial in 38). However, column shift became the norm in that year as well. Nice looking car in the subject thread.

The SA is rated 72hp @3400 rpm, which is why I bring up the comparison. When I was a kid someone took a car on a ridiculous test drive (seller driving… on ancient tires). Can it do 70? Perhaps. Should you, well, that’s an entirely other question. I have toured with a DeVaux similar to the one pictured. It appeared on par with the DeSoto - happy at about 45.

The referenced article says it developed 70 or 80 horsepower (sources differ). The DeVuax I have seen was about the size and and age of a 1931 DeSoto SA sedan. Those are capable of reaching 70mph, but I don’t guess you’d drive one any length of time at that speed.

Looks like the inner mounting hardware for the side mounts is not attached, causing them to lean outboard. Seems likely they came off another car, as suggested.