chrysler convertible CD 1931

[Guest Douillard frederic]

i have the project to restore this car but i am looking for top bow, speedometer, and seats  and other parts for engine.

 all informations about this so beautiful car will be welcome

 

 

 

[Spinneyhill]

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[Guest Douillard frederic]

Spinneyhill,

Thanks for your reply

I have already restored a 1931 Citroen C4 cabriolet and B12 Citroen Torpedo . Now I project to buy and restore the 1931 Chrysler roadster . The seller sent me photos. the car seems to be in good condition even if the running board are  strongly rusty. Idem  with the floor. All the saddlery is missing.(front  and back seat, door panels). But the big problem is that the top bow is missing too. The dashboard is injured because something was pulled out of it ( speedometer?)  The engine turn freely but have  to be restart .

in fact , before to buy this car i would like to know  if its possible to find spare parts for this car. Speedometer; top bow, seat (model) , engine spare parts like joints, sparks plug, igniting device,...

I have ridden the forum topics by Gunsmoke and its seems that is not easy to find spare parts for this car, even if you are living in USA. So, Imagine  living in France.

waiting to hear from you

[Gunsmoke]

I wish I had your problem! A seat and speedometer should be able to be found (if not, a close to suitable white faced electronic 3" reproduction are available if you are not a purist). Points, plugs, and other engine electronics are available.

 

I recently got a seat from a '32 Dodge Coupe (thanks to Rob) and modified it slightly to suit my roadster. The seatback and bottom fit nicely, both will be fixed in place with no adjustment. The coupe side supports had to be removed as well as the bottom wood frame, and the wood back support reduced in width slightly. Top of wood back also had to be reshaped to follow curve of rear deck. All will be covered with leather (salvaged from an excellent used sofa, nice patina). The Roadster originally I understand had a fixed bottom bench and a split back with driver side adjustable, but I am not planning on doing that, does not seem necessary.  Will be " one size fits all". 

 

As for a top bow, these cab be easily made with a steam box, I will be making 2 for my roadster if I decide to put a top on car. Current plan is to finish as a fully open car, used primarily in good weather, may make a tonneau cover. Good luck with your decision, these are finely made cars.

Edited November 22, 2015 by Gunsmoke (see edit history)

[Taylormade]

Gunsmoke,

Even in it's current condition I love the looks of your roadster. That body with curving top of the doors and that long hood are just terrific. I'm curious about your Dodge seat. My 32 DL sedan has an all steal front seat with the exception of the seat bottom which is wood. It appears the coupe may have been different.

[Restorer32]

We can fabricate new top bows and irons in stainless steel for your car if you can find someone to loan us originals for patterns. We built a complete top, bows, irons and latches for a '31 Chrysler many years ago but did not keep patterns. That top went to Australia.

[Gunsmoke]

Taylormade, the seat (I got it from Rob Burchill in Maryland (vintchry)) was marked on the back as being from a '32 Dodge Coupe, and as such would have been quite different from the sedan, not finished on back, etc.  Turns out it was a great find for my needs.

[Guest Douillard frederic]

End of the dream

the car has been sold

But i want to thank you for your replies