rmelton Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Hello I just picked up a 1932 Chrysler 8 CP Victoria Coupe, and know nothing about it. I would like to get manuals if they exist; I noticed an owner's manual reprint on Amazon. Is that worthwhile, and is there anything else? I would also like to add a heater. Not sure if Chrysler offered one, or would they all be aftermarket? And what brand would fit, both aesthetically and practically? Car is in great shape, all restored, but unfortunately, someone got rid of the honeycomb radiator core and replaced it with a modern aluminum core and pressurized it. I will be returning it to honeycomb non-pressurized. Any advice about this car and where to find parts will be most appreciated. Thanks very much Roger Melton Bloomfield Village, MI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maok Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Roger, no one will believe you that you have acquired at '32 unless you post pics of it. And we do love pics of early Chryslers. If the owners manual is anything like the '28 manual, then yes, it will be very useful. Its more like a repair manual than a user manual like todays cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Welcome to the world of Chrysler cars. No shop manual will be found, but the instruction book holds tons of useful information. YES! We love photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmelton Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 No photos yet; the car will be in the shop for about 2 months sorting everything out. I bought it at Scottsdale from RM, so you can go there for pictures. Where can I find pictures of your cars for reference? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 There are plenty of aftermarket heaters on Ebay and other sites. Best to make a comprehensive list of the parts needed as there are a few different sources for the different parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Just checked the photo on RM Southeby Auction for 2019 (in Phoenix?), nice car. Rob Burchill in Frederick Maryland is currently restoring a Chrysler Deluxe Victoria Coupe (not sure if it is a '31 or '32), has chassis done, body being painted, looks same as yours. He is on here as vintchry, has tons of knowledge and experience with this model, i.e. '32 CP8's and the earlier '31 CD8's, and carries many parts. Search his handle and send him a PM. I have 2 1931 Chrysler CD8's, a Roadster project underway, and a Sedan donor car. Some parts are interchangeable with '32, but most sheetmetal is slightly different. I think the Victoria Coupes are the most rare model, only a handful left. I have a spare dog-eared copy of the '31 CD8 operators manual if you can't find something closer. The manual is very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Welcome aboard Roger. Looks like a nice one, going to be a driver or a trailer queen ? Tell us about your goal for her, and how much of a mechanic you are. How we answer your questions depends a lot on what YOU can do. Mike in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32ChryslerCP Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Roger, I assume you bought the Green Victoria, a nice car. The owners manual is most needed. It contains a lot of information with illustrations. I have a CP-8 sedan myself, and am in touch with quite a few owners of these cars. If interested in learning more about these cars, send me a message and we'll chat about these cars. Joe in Tennessee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTU Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 On 2/16/2019 at 10:02 PM, 32ChryslerCP said: Roger, I assume you bought the Green Victoria, a nice car. The owners manual is most needed. It contains a lot of information with illustrations. I have a CP-8 sedan myself, and am in touch with quite a few owners of these cars. If interested in learning more about these cars, send me a message and we'll chat about these cars. Joe in Tennessee Hi! We are also restoring a Chrysler CP8 1932 and would like to get some service manuals if they exist. Unfortunately, I cannot send you direct message as I am new at this Forum and system have not yet approved me doing that. Could you probably send me a message. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Scafani Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Is there any truth to the idea that the CP8 had heating problems? I had a CP8 sedan that the previous owner had trouble with over heating. He took out the engine and the was the end of it. I didn't find an engine so I sold the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24Chry48 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 There is no reason they should overheat if everything is working properly. Correct thermostat, front shutters open as they are supposed to, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTU Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 On 10/3/2021 at 1:33 AM, Bob Scafani said: Is there any truth to the idea that the CP8 had heating problems? I had a CP8 sedan that the previous owner had trouble with over heating. He took out the engine and the was the end of it. I didn't find an engine so I sold the car. Which year was it? I've learned, mid of 31st Chrysler improved cylinder head / gasket to solve cooling issue of straight 8, especially for 6/7/8 cylinders - one can see more "wholes" in the gasket for water circulation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Re above comment about more holes in gasket, this photo shows at top the early 1931 CD8 gasket (it had 3" pistons) and the later CD* gasket (3.25"pistons). Note the many extra holes as you go from front to back, especially near center row of studs around 6/7/8. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stakeside Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Items to watch are : correct valve clearance, and correct ignition timing. Running tarted may cause overheating. Also make sure all the engine water passages line up with the openings in the head gasket. Looking forward to some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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