Kenny D. Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I inherited an older Chrysler. It was sitting out in an Oklahoma field forever. Now that I have it, I was wondering what it is and if it's worth doing anything with. I've been told, it's a 1927 Sports Coupe with a rumble seat, golf club door and 6-cylinder motor. The Chrysler tag on the instrument panel reads H6350. Is anybody able to help me properly identify this car? It won't hurt my feelings it 'trash it' is the answer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 It looks like a 1929 Model 65 I think you are missing the first letter in the FEDCO number, Far left side in the Chrysler ribbon ,this is the hardest one to see but it looks like an "L" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 (edited) LH635R (if that is the number) is a 1928 Model 62 built in January 1928. Edited June 21, 2019 by keiser31 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny D. Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 Yes, I went back out and looked at the code with a bit of direction and it is 'LH635R'. Can you tell me how you determined the year and month built? Can the car in it's condition be restored or am i fighting a long battle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Kenny D. said: Yes, I went back out and looked at the code with a bit of direction and it is 'LH635R'. Can you tell me how you determined the year and month built? Can the car in it's condition be restored or am i fighting a long battle? Here is the FEDCO chart for that number....sorry I forgot to include it before. I usually do. First column.... Edited June 21, 2019 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I believe the car CAN be restored. Whether you want to spend the money and accept the fact that you will not recoup as much as you put into it will determine if you do it or not. The largest drawback is the woodwork involved. The sheet metal can be done, but the wood will need skilled professionals to accomplish a restoration. I am putting my money into two business coupes I own because I will NEVER sell them if I can possibly help it, so the money "loss" doesn't matter to me. If you truly like the car and want to restore and keep it, it is worth it, in my opinion. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 That is a VERY cool car, by the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny D. Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 Thanks for your support. I did a Google search for the FEDCO system chart and got nowhere.....so I saved your attachment, thanks again. Lets talk woodwork.....do you have a source that you can refer? I live in Magnolia, TX (NW Houston). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I would try to find a local car club near yourself and ask if anyone has used any woodworkers nearby for that sort of job. There is bound to be one near you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 There is a book on eBay at the moment about automotive woodwork. I have no connection nor any idea if it would be useful to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I bought this 1929 Chrysler 75 roadster years ago and I REALLY wanted to give my woodworking skills a try, but I sold the car before I could get to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny D. Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 Your buy looks a bit more assembled than mine. When I loaded the car into the trailer, most of the panels were still attached to the wood.....after hauling it from OKC to the Houston area (Magnolia), most of the panels had fallen off. I need to see if I can find a manual/book that will give me some kind of idea of what I have and how it's suppose to assemble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Before you start anything take lots of photos. Trace all the curves you can before any disassembly then compare left to right, Cross measure all the openings dash to doors. Try to save the wood, you may have to tack on 1/4 plywood to save the shape for patters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny D. Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 Unfortunately there is not much wood left to identify, at least as a whole piece with where it's suppose to go. I was hoping to find a wood kit somewhere ....no luck yet. I am familiar with auto restoration and how valuable pictures are. I currently maintain a '69 Camaro Pace Car a '78 Corvette Pace Car and I just completed a frame off restoration on a '66 Triumph Spitfire. ...but, these cars had plenty of support documentation. I'd like to find a book or any documentation that would illustrate what I have and/or how it should look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaiah Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I bought the motor tranny and rear end out of a 1928 Chrysler from a guy was making a hot rod of the car and have two back wheels . The motor has the distributor on the top of the motor. If you need anything contact me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny D. Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 thanks, I know my motor is not complete, but I'm still working out what is missing and if I have it sitting somewhere. I've just started my research, it may take some time to figure out what I have. Can you point me in the direction for a manual that will illustrate the car/motor/interior....something that can show me what I should have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaiah Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Try ebay or any place that sells old books if you look at my thread on My 1930 Chrysler the book is mention there mine is my shop and Im in the house . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 5 hours ago, Kenny D. said: thanks, I know my motor is not complete, but I'm still working out what is missing and if I have it sitting somewhere. I've just started my research, it may take some time to figure out what I have. Can you point me in the direction for a manual that will illustrate the car/motor/interior....something that can show me what I should have. Here you go....https://www.ebay.com/itm/1928-Chrysler-62-Original-Owners-Manual-February-1928-Fourth-Edition/173731722307?hash=item287337b443:g:~n4AAOSwMJVbv2RJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Another one....https://www.ebay.com/itm/1928-Chrysler-62-Owners-Operators-Instruction-Manual-Original-Care-Lube/382877621370?hash=item592548dc7a:g:HAwAAOSw7ttconq1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny D. Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 thanks to all....I just ordered the manual. Hopefully it will give me idea of what I have or don't have and educate me on how to discuss future plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaiah Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 The original carb will be hard to find. . I use a Zenith off a Allis Charmers tractor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny D. Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 OK forum, lets talk real budget and possibilities. I just completed a 1966 Triumph Spitfire, i was able to get 99% of the parts from a single source out of CA. I did 60% of the restoration myself outsourcing paint, motor rebuild and seat work....so I am able to do the mechanics. My Chrysler, which is a 1928 Model 62, with rumble seat, has been out in an Oklahoma field for over 20 years....the wood is gone to splinters, seats are springs only, steering wheel wood has come off, the steering wheel switches have broken off.....motor has been partially disassembled (I found the carb but its all aged and cracked). I believe all of the metal panels are accounted for, the block and drive train are still assembled, suspension is still assembled....so, in summary, just imagine a complete car with the motor being worked on sitting in a field forever.....that's what I have. The million dollar question is, can this car be restored and if so what $ budget should I account for????????? I can send pictures if it will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) Anything can be restored if one wants to do it. Next question is it something you feel so deeply about that you will see it through from start to finish just to complete it and bring it back to life? Do you want to restore it because it needs to be saved or just because you feel sad for it? There will be minimal return on any investment and a huge net loss financially if you have to cut your losses and sell it before it's restored or for that matter even after it's restored. Yes restoration work can be done cheaply over years if you can provide all the labor, but some things like Chrome and Upholstery that many guys can't do themselves will require a huge investment as those prices have skyrocketed over the last few years. I guess in the end it also depends on what level you want to take it. Something you will be happy to beat around in, in primer with a blanket for a seat cover or something you want to win trophies with. I do want to add that I would love to see them all restored, but realize it just isn't possible and probably better to concentrate on the most worthy examples at this point as the age of cheap restorations seems to be gone. Too bad they weren't all properly stored years ago. It would make todays pickings much better. Especially here in the east where that car would have nothing left to it worth restoring or even parting after being exposed outside for over 20 years. I'm sure it was far from pristine when it was stuck in the field you retrieved it from. Edited July 7, 2019 by auburnseeker (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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