bobj49f2 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Are the seats from a '37 the same as ones from a '39? I know they're probably different from model to model but would the seats from a '39 Special/Century fit a '37 Special? Just from a casual glance the cabs look the same from '37 to maybe 40-41? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Unfortunately, the 38 is a sedan an the 39 is a coupe, so I can't help you! The 37 and 38's are more or less the same, but the 39's are quite different body-wise.CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Every time I see someone asking if something from a '39 fits something else, I immediately think, "probably not." I didn't realize that when a got my car. I just loved the car, and saw there was a good supply of '39 parts out there. So I went with it. I would say that the seats would not fit other years due to the difference in the body. I'm sure they can be made to fit, just a matter if you want a direct fit or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobj49f2 Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 Billy, I realized this too after I started on my '37. There are very few parts that interchange between years or even between model within the same year. It must have cost a fortune to retool every year. I think GM learned after the war that it was a lot cheaper to share parts from model to model and carry some parts for a few years.The reason I asked about the seats is because just from casual looking on the net the cab part of the cars looked similar. I need a bottom cushion and found an entire set of seats on the hot rod web for sale for a '39 that looks pretty decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbrushguy Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I have a pretty decent bottom cushion from a 39 Century 4door sedan. Unfortunately I'm in NJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobj49f2 Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 I think I have a line on a bottom cushion from a guy about 20 miles away. He just happened to stop by my shop today to pick up a couple of parts and I mentioned the '39 seats I saw and how I am only missing the back bottom. He said he has a decent bottom with decent springs. I'm going to go look at it this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassesguy Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Bobj: What model is your 37? I know of a complete front seat from a 37 Model 48 here in NW Ohio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobj49f2 Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Dave,Thanks, but I have a good front seat. I've had three '37 Specials, the first the interior was horrendous, looked some hippies from the '60s used drapery material to recover it.The back seat's bottom cushion was made from 2X4s and 12" of foam rubber. The second car didn't have a back seat at all and the third I bought on line mainly for some trim pieces and the back seat looked complete. It was complete but was completely rusted and useless. You'd think I be luck at 1 out of 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 nice covers!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hi Bob, Did you get your rear seat? I recently acquired a 1937 model 41 that I will be parting out next summer and the rear seat doesn't look bad. I live in northeast Ohio if you get around to this part of the country it would save the aggravation and expense of shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobj49f2 Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 No, I haven't gotten the back seat yet. I have to find the time to take a ride to the guy's house to see what he has. If it doesn't pan out I'll get a hold of you. About where in NE OH are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hi, I live in Streetsboro which is exit 187 of the Ohio turnpike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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