BOPcollector Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Looks like a cross between a Lincoln K or a standard Chrysler Imperial . Or is this something else?? Anyone have a clue? I'm somewhat stumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) NICE FIND!! Looks to be either a 1933 Chrysler CO-6 convertible sedan (one of 207 built) or a Royal Eight 5-passenger convertible sedan (one of 257 built), but with Plymouth headlamps. It could be one of those oddball export Chryslers with a mix of parts. Looks like the dashboard has been "customized" and maybe the windshield, too. Very rare in my opinion. Somebody REALLY needs to save that car!! Interesting 1946, '47 or '48 Chrysler taillight mounted horizontally on the back of the car you posted photos of. Edited September 5, 2011 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 John, your knowledge of these models is flat-out amazing -- half of the time I can't remember why I was walking from the garage back to the house, and you can rattle off these details -- pretty durn good for an old guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Someone needs to save this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dick Whittington Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Just a little elbow grease using a heavy duty compound and a little wax will have this jem back on the road.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Funny, over the years I have talked to owners of cars in that same condition who told me the DID save it.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dick Whittington Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Bernie, I have done several cars almost that bad. Would make a good parts car though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustDave Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 hello everyone, this car looks great to me,i myself cant afford low mileage originals to restore,i always say anyone can restore a very nice original but it takes hard work and determination to restore the basket cases, but maybe its because im a junk man at heart,if this vehicle is for sale id like a shot at it,please email me at daves place 2010@yahoo.com,again my comments are from a junk mans heart, dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 That would be a great one to rebuild, finding or building the top and the windsheild would the to tough part IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) I cannot tell from the hood or the engine views if it is a six or an eight cylinder. Which is it? The more I look at it, the more I want it. Marty, I have been studying this era of Chrysler products since I was about 13 years old (now 58 11/12) and I can tell you that I still learn more about them every day. Some folks on this forum have taught me a LOT about all of their cars, but my love is the Chrysler product line, so I retain that stuff better. The car in question almost has that Canadian Chrysler with Plymouth lamps on it look. I hope I didn't steer anyone wrong about what it is or may be. The engine number and serial number will tell. The dashboard instruments are 1946-48 Chrysler. I believe the front fenders are 1933 Plymouth DeLuxe Six fenders along with the headlamps. Like I said, I'm guessing. There seems to be an extra door in the car....something for about a 1920s open car. Edited September 5, 2011 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 A 2 door convertible must be a mega rare, desirable car. It would be worth buying just for the body. Then watch on Ebay etc for a same year sedan parts car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dick Whittington Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I have not done the research to put a value on this car, but if it could be bought reasonably, owner do a lot of work, and take their time in finding parts, I believe it could be a very valuable restoration, for less than mega bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I agree, Dick W. Just go here and see this restoration. Granted, the Chrysler is a bit more rough, but...http://forums.aaca.org/f190/32-nash-1063-convertible-sedan-257950.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintchry Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I do have a 33 CT that this would look great on, How can I find it? Thanks, Rob Burchill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Hi Rob, thought about you when I saw this thread! What a teaser, we've seen cars well restored from less, where is this beast???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOPcollector Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 It has a 6 cylinder block in it. The body looks like a shortened LeBaron style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 A 2 door convertible must be a mega rare, desirable car. It would be worth buying just for the body. Then watch on Ebay etc for a same year sedan parts car.I think this would be the way to go. A nice sedan of the same wheelbase would need to be sacrificed for the greater good of saving a really cool body. Who ever gets it keep us posted. Looks like your basic 10 year project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 (edited) It has a 6 cylinder block in it. The body looks like a shortened LeBaron style.I believe it IS a Le Baron body. Edited September 6, 2011 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Old48Truck Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Name it? How 'bout "Rusty?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dep5 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) Look like 33 Chrysler headlamps to me sans the headlamp doors/rims. The front fenders look '33 CO as well. Budd/Briggs body, not LeBaron Edited September 7, 2011 by dep5 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrspeedyt Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) WHAT A COOL RAT ROD IT COULD BE!!!!(just kidding....) actually.... it looks like it was a rat rod... time to rescue it! Edited September 7, 2011 by mrspeedyt time (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I want the Jeep Pickup in the background!! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 looks like a Model A open car next to the Jeep pickup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Has anyone asked were the car is? I'm guessing South Dakota or Nebraska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Keiser31 is hot on the trail with this one, definitely coachbuilt, likely LeBaron, perhaps Brunn?.Check out these '31 Pierce-Arrows and '31 Franklin from The Golden Age of the Luxury Car,Dover, 1980.LargerLarger, the P-A's raked windshield frame and beltline dip mimic the OP car. The Brunn Franklin comes close, too.Just a thought,TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Something doesn't look right with the downward swoop at the rear quarters. Too deep and kind of awkward. Also notice that the body has been "channeled" at the back to lower the body around the frame. A hammered down 2 door sedan rear body section maybe, mated to a conv cowl and doors? The transition between the side molding at the top of the doors and the molding around the rear tub looks funky as well. Sure would like to see more pics, especially of any top assembly mounting hardware and the framing inside the rear body section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 There's no question that this is a genuine body. In the early 80s I had a friend who owned a 33 Chrysler CO. He took me to see a guy in Carlisle Pa (in town) who was restoring one of these. It had been brought up from South America. He said there were 3 known at that time and I think he said there were a few Plymouths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Actually I think there is a very big question. Only more pics might provide the answer. There was in the 1970's, and still is to some degree, a cottage industry of changing closed cars into open examples. Within the last 3 years there has been a 1950's convertible shown in AACA competition that began life as a sedan. Cars coming out of South America are notoriously suspect. I do hope this body is real but I suspect if it was it wouldn't still be sitting where it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 33chrysler Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 After thoroughly looking over the pictures I am convinced that this is not a 33 Chrysler. Sure the grill shell and front fenders are and very likely the chassis as well. It appears to be an 8 cylinder from the 8 crankhole. The "custom" taillights tell me this is likely someone's hobbled together idea of a art project. Chrysler never had a windshield like that and it's obvious the cowl and firewall are not Chrysler. The 34 CA had a chrome windshield but it laid down like the 33-34 Dodge Plymouth's. It looks cool but really has no collectible value except to someone like me who is looking for a 8 cylinder chassis and engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F&J Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 This AACA info request was linked over to the hamb. There were pics posted of a Chrysler 4 dr conv sedan to compare. One guy from Europe said he thought it was a shortened 4dr conv sedan. I agree. Take a look at one of the pics showing the running board; the board is way too short to be a factory anything, not even coachbuilt.Also one view shows an odd angle of the rear beltline detail as it meets the door. That odd angle was caused by the ill fitting panels when it was shortened. If you could strip the paint, I'd bet you will see the panel welding done to part of the quarter.If you look at the rear body panel, there are signs of where the stock Chrysler trunk was.Many countless cars were modified in the 50s to mimic shorter sports car styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkEE Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 (from an old thread)Does anyone have news on what happened to this old Chrysler? Curios Chrysler aficionado's want to know.The HAMB referenced in one of the posts is here: ID this body - THE H.A.M.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Great point F&J, cobbeling up the rear quarter and adding the hinges would tell if it was a backyard build or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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