nzcarnerd Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 A photo from 1939. I don't recognise the logo on the hubcaps. I think the body style suggests it dates from 1933-34 but I think the chassis is pre 1930 by the 'exposed nuts' wheels. The style of the rear end suggests Miller but I guess any small town coachbuilder could have built it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 I was possibly one of these. http://www.coachbuilt.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 The closest matches for the body I can find in American Funeral Cars & Ambulances Since 1900 by Thomas A. McPherson are 1933-'34 S & S or Knightstown. Chassis definitely appears to be 1930 or prior. Wire wheels may have been a latter installation, do not appear to have been the choice for professional cars, either artillery or disk appear on almost all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 22 minutes ago, 58L-Y8 said: The closest matches for the body I can find in American Funeral Cars & Ambulances Since 1900 by Thomas A. McPherson are 1933-'34 S & S or Knightstown. Chassis definitely appears to be 1930 or prior. Wire wheels may have been a latter installation, do not appear to have been the choice for professional cars, either artillery or disk appear on almost all. Any thoughts on the chassis? Chrome hood doors - maybe GM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 23 minutes ago, 58L-Y8 said: The closest matches for the body I can find in American Funeral Cars & Ambulances Since 1900 by Thomas A. McPherson are 1933-'34 S & S or Knightstown. Chassis definitely appears to be 1930 or prior. Wire wheels may have been a latter installation, do not appear to have been the choice for professional cars, either artillery or disk appear on almost all. Or maybe an amalgam of bits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 18 minutes ago, nzcarnerd said: Or maybe an amalgam of bits? Yes, this might be a bitsa... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 I doubt it a bitsa. A body like that was no doubt quite expensive when new and probably mounted on the commercial chassis version of a high quality car. I have noticed a few of the commercial chassis Cadillac's have heavier duty axles and wheels than what came on the regular automotive version of the production chassis. Those heavy duty axle and wheel assembly's were probably a large part of the commercial chassis option. They are nearly small truck duty but generally seem car based in appearance, just an unusually heavy construction. Greg in Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 How about Lincoln 1932-1933.The hub caps are close? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 So the undertaker must be stalking up on Gin and Groceries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 11 hours ago, Leif Holmberg said: How about Lincoln 1932-1933.The hub caps are close? Maybe that explains the hubcap logo. I note also the hood on the hearse is relatively short. A V8 engine is a likely possibility. I suspect our mystery car chassis is earlier than 1932 though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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