Guest gafletch Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Repair manual, good seat and door panels, headliner, bumpers, grill. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 You should be able to purchase a copy of the maintenance manual for'34,'35 and '36 from most automoblia supplers. I see that there was a mention of a reprint I believe on this forum if not on E-bay. I think they were asking$108. You should also get a copy of the Motor's Automotive Repair manual(big blue hardback book)for 1935-'48. These books are invaluable! As far as door panels go, you will probably have to make new ones using your old ones as patterns(i assume you have old ones) as new ones are not available. You're also going to have to reupholster your old seat or have an auto upholserer do it for you. There is virtually nothing available for the mid thirties cars! Several suppliers sell bulk fabric and door panel material that will be correct for your car. Also correct fasteners and headliners are available from Restoration Specialties in PA 9814-467-9842 or you can see them at Carlisle and Hershey meets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gafletch Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Thanks, j. The ebay manuals are usually copies and have major dark page issues. Don't have the door panels, bumpers are scratched/painted. Grill not from a '35. How do I post pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Most of the copies sold by regular automobilia dealers are of good quality but the Motor's manuals are original books. You should be able to make a door panel by simply tracing the shape of the door onto a pc. of doorboard(also available at good upholstery shops or Restoration Specialties) marking the location of the clip holes and window crank handle openings and cutting them out. The original type panel clips are available (they're a 2 pc. assy) and can easily be installed. Your upholsterer will have to stitch you up a new interior. You might solicit the Dodge forum for a good grille assy. or watch e-bay but you'll probably pay through the nose from E-bay. The bumpers you'll have to have replated. These are not easy cars to restore like Fords or GM cars as there are not many parts available. Your best bet would be to find one or two good parts cars for donor parts. I had 2 parts cars for my '36 and managed to glean enough original parts to build one car. There are alot of knowledgeable folks on this forum to help you with technical and accurate information,don't be afraid to ask! '35 and '36 cars are fairly similar mechanically so some of the '36 guys can also offer info! Most mechanical parts can be purchased through Robert's Motor Parts, Andy Bernbaum and many are still available through NAPA stores. Good luck! You can post pics by clicking on the "Go Advanced" box after typing your reply which will take you to another screen. Click the attachment icon and it will take you to a screen where you can select photos from your files. Photos should be no larger than 2M. Incidently,I can rebuild your door window channels which is essential if you want your windows to work properly. If you have questions please feel free to call me at 814-341-2461 and we can talk . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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