jhussey Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I have three 1937 Cpe Exp J5 trucks. Two are stock and in great shape, but the third was severely mistreated by previous owners and can only be considered a parts truck. I am thinking I want to use it as the foundation for a resto rod project. I want to keep the body and interior original, but update the front end and brakes. This thought prompts a few questions: Has anyone installed a Mustang II type front end on a 37 Cpe Exp frame? If yes, any lessons learned?Disc brakes imply clearance problems with original artillery wheels. Reproductions are available. Does anyone have experience with these?If I go with reproduction artillery wheels, I’m hoping I can adapt them to accept the hub caps Richard produced for the 37 Dictators? Any thoughts or recommendations are greatly appreciated. Jim This is NOT the parts truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Fatman fabrications can provide a front stub with mustang suspention, And a place in cali called wheel smith can provide the wheels you will need That will clear disc brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37S2de Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I have original artillery wheels on my Coupe-Express. The hub caps that Quinn had reproduced are beautiful, but are for the disc wheels only and don't fit the original artillery wheels. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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