Looking for 39 & 40 interchangeability information

[Guest 1939century]

I am new to the site and to Buicks as well. I am trying to build a nice driver not all original or a show car.  I recently bought a 39 Century 4 door project and am starting to gather parts. I found a 40 4 door special that looks like it may be a good donor. My main concern is sheetmetal and possibly interior. That being said I am not trying to keep the car all original so I am trying to find out about doors and fenders. Will they physically fit and I am not worried about trim . Can anyone help with interchange information Thanks for any help you can give

[1939_Buick]

The basic body shell & doors are the same or very close

Rear fenders 1940 series 40 to 1939  series 60 the same I think. Some of the holes may be different but easily welded/cut

Front fenders 1940 series 40 to 1939 series 60 are a lot different

Mechanically they are different 320 ci vs 248 ci

 

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Edited September 30, 2015 by 1939_Buick (see edit history)