Guest 38Plymouth Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Hello fellow Chrysler buffs.Last weekend I picked up a pair of wheel spats at a swap meet confident that they would fit my 1938 Dodge. And they do. The are the correct size and shape and fit my guards perfectly.What I want to know is what they would have come off as the badge is not familiar to me. I have spats on my 1938 Plymouth and the badge is the sailing ship. My friend has spats on his Dodge and they are like half a wing or a flash if you like.I have been unable to find anything resembling the badge shown in the picture using the internet. Could they be Chrysler or DeSoto?Any help with identification would be appreciated.Dallas from Downunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I believe those are off of an Airflow. Late 30's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 38Plymouth Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thanks for your input on this. Yes definately mid to late 30's. I thought they might have been Airflow or Airstream but from my research I can't find any badges that match. I've been wondering if the spats are for one of the Chrysler family but the badges may be an aftermarket badge from the era.Still keen to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36 D2 Coupe Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I'm thinking 1935 Plymouth. The design of the emblem follows the design of the trim on the hood. http://www.autogallery.org.ru/k/p/35ply2drsedanfastback_AQ.jpg Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I think you have it there. Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I do not know that I have ever heard the term wheel spats for what I call fender skirts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I do not know that I have ever heard the term wheel spats for what I call fender skirts?normal for Britain or Oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosmo Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I think this is the first time I'm hearing the term "wheel spats". I take it that is "Mopar-appropriate terminology" for what most would call fender skirts. Or, did other manufacturers also use this moniker? Very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 normal for Britain or OzI think this is the first time I'm hearing the term "wheel spats". I take it that is "Mopar-appropriate terminology" for what most would call fender skirts. Or, did other manufacturers also use this moniker? Very interesting.All the Mopar people I've ever heard mention those called them fender skirts.See above quote from bkazmer. Original poster was from Australia. I think this is another "bonnet" vs "hood", "wings" vs "fenders", etc. type of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 38Plymouth Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 OK guys, no hanging it on the Aussie terminology. Yes we call them wheel spats or just simply, spats. Everyone over here knows what I'm talking about. As for other terminology to consider: yes we call a hood a bonnet, a trunk a boot and fenders mudguards or guards. The pom call the wings, not us. Interestingly, we refer to the metal above our heads as a roof but I've seen it referred to as a turret. Is that one of yours?Back to the topic at hand. Nice work Jim. You have nailed it. The emblem is definitely the same in the picture as what I have. I knew someone would know. The good news it that they fit my 1938 Dodge but I may need to source some correct badges.Oh and by the by, I like Mopars but not 'in to' them. Much too late model for me. Prefer pre-war Chrysler iron.Thanks for your help and comments.Dallas from Downunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosmo Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 OK guys, no hanging it on the Aussie terminology. Yes we call them wheel spats or just simply, spats. Everyone over here knows what I'm talking about. As for other terminology to consider: yes we call a hood a bonnet, a trunk a boot and fenders mudguards or guards. The pom call the wings, not us. Interestingly, we refer to the metal above our heads as a roof but I've seen it referred to as a turret. Is that one of yours?Back to the topic at hand. Nice work Jim. You have nailed it. The emblem is definitely the same in the picture as what I have. I knew someone would know. The good news it that they fit my 1938 Dodge but I may need to source some correct badges.Oh and by the by, I like Mopars but not 'in to' them. Much too late model for me. Prefer pre-war Chrysler iron.Thanks for your help and comments.Dallas from DownunderI actually sort of like the term "wheel spats". I've got a relative that is in love with "fender skirts" - he thinks any old car or truck looks better with them. We don't always agree about that - I can have some fun with him over this new terminology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Aussie terminology -The pom call them wings, not us.Not to needless drag this out but , and I do really find it interesting, who are/what is the "pom?"You gotta love the english language. Parts of it are a foreign language even to those who speak it fluently! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Pommies are English, I believe, although I have no idea why. Anyone? Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Pommies are English, I believe, although I have no idea why. Anyone? BenAn Australian once told me that was short for pompous. I won't pass on what I was told the nickname for Americans is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 38Plymouth Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 An Australian once told me that was short for pompous. I won't pass on what I was told the nickname for Americans is...As we are so far off toppic and that the original topic has been resolved by Jim, thanks again Jim. I thought I might be able to wade in on the Pom issue.POME, Poms or Pommies are said to have originated from England as stated. How this term has come into being is a matter of conjecture. There are a few explanations or origins and no definitive answer. Here is what I know of them.POME = Prisoner of Mother England. This being a result of the convict migration that settled this great land.Pom - Short for Pommegranite, a fruit. Said that the english complexion was a similar colour/texture to the fruit. (note that I spelled colour correctly, the way the english language intended it)As for what we call Americans. Well the most often slang for you guys is Yanks. Make of that what you will. It still remains that while you don't have the best handling or fastest cars made, the styling and class of US iron is undoubtely unmatched. Especially Chryslers!Dallas from Downunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Pom - Short for Pommegranite, a fruit. Said that the english complexion was a similar colour/texture to the fruit. (note that I spelled colour correctly, the way the english language intended it)Colour might be spelled correctly but "Pomegranate"isn't. By the way I hear there was a big oil strike in South Australia. Remember we're your friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 my Aussie mates also insist that in today's use, it's almost always a two word expression - pommie bastar*. or that could just be them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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