Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 (edited) I have rode my bicycle at least 20 times past this person’s house (this season) and never knew this car was in his garage. I talked with him today, he inherited the car from his grandfather and is motivated to sell. I would be happy to inspect for someone who would be interested. I have no interest in the sale nor any connection to the seller. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/d/lakeland-1949-chrysler-windsor-coupe/7501902215.html “I am selling a 1949 Chrysler Windsor Coupe. Flathead 6cyl fluid drive transmission. Runs and Drives good. Motivated seller. Call or text Bob show contact info .” Edited July 3, 2022 by Jeff Perkins / Mn (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Did you drive it Jeff? If I lived where you do I'd have a hard time staying away from this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRHaelig Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Likewise......I'd figure out the logistics later. Registration Where to store it Where I'm sleeping...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 I like it. I think Chrysler dropped the three window coupe for 49 in this was the only one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 5 hours ago, Fossil said: Did you drive it Jeff? If I lived where you do I'd have a hard time staying away from this. Between our schedules this week we can’t get together until Saturday. I am not a player but just wish to compare driving characteristics to my ‘48 NYer. 24 minutes ago, JRHaelig said: Likewise......I'd figure out the logistics later. Registration Where to store it Where I'm sleeping...... Remember……never ask permission, just ask forgiveness😀 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Jeff Perkins / Mn said: Between our schedules this week we can’t get together until Saturday. I am not a player but just wish to compare driving characteristics to my ‘48 NYer. Remember……never ask permission, just ask forgiveness😀 You have to have a critical mass of cars that you rotate in and out like a shell game. Then it all becomes a blur, and you can say we’ve always owned that! 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 I would think this should drive the same as your 48. It's essentially a 48 hold over. They probably didn't have the 49's fine tuned yet to release them and or a pile of parts to use up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 Styling change from first series 1949 to 2nd series 1949 equals ancient to ultra conservative (K.T Keller)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 6 hours ago, Jeff Perkins / Mn said: I am not a player but just wish to compare driving characteristics to my ‘48 NYer. 8 cylinder vs six cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 10 minutes ago, JACK M said: 8 cylinder vs six cylinder Also interested in the difference in ride and transmission as the NYer has a longer WB and different transmission. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24Chry48 Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 13 hours ago, auburnseeker said: I would think this should drive the same as your 48. It's essentially a 48 hold over. They probably didn't have the 49's fine tuned yet to release them and or a pile of parts to use up. Actually, there was a labor strike going on when the 49's should have been coming out, so the leftover 48's were sold as 49's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 If this was close to me (within 2 hours - thankfully it isn't) and I had the room (which I don't) I would have bought this one already. (My T & C sedan - same color - could use a Chrysler product roommate.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lahti35 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Love the green! I'll bet a new wiring harness is in order based on the under hood shots... Same old problem, not enough space or I'd bring her home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share Posted July 3, 2022 (edited) Quote Update…..I drove this car today, started, stopped, idled, shifted as it should. 50 mph no shakes or rattles. Has some rust repair in the rockers and some of the body mounts are rusty. Floors and trunk good. Chrome OK. I think about 7K could get it, it would make a fun driver with some TLC. Edited July 3, 2022 by Jeff Perkins / Mn (see edit history) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Thanks for the report Jeff. Looks sell and that is a nice looking car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 (edited) On 6/29/2022 at 6:43 AM, alsancle said: I like it. I think Chrysler dropped the three window coupe for 49 in this was the only one? AJ: You'll have to assemble your own 1949-'52 Chrysler three-window coupe: take a 131" wb New Yorker/Imperial chassis, mount a 1949-'52 Dodge three-window coupe or roadster body. Trim it in the model year and options of choice. A project for the truly hardcore Mopar fan. Steve BTW, as similar as the Plymouths look, those bodies are Plymouth-exclusive, a scaled-down version of the common shared Dodge/DeSoto/Chrysler units. Edited July 3, 2022 by 58L-Y8 (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithb7 Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 She's a looker. Nice coupe. That's a big car, perfect for Sunday drives. A little work here and there to address a couple things, then you've got a fun car at a very low entry price into the vintage car hobby. According to my library, the car should have a 251 ci engine I never see these around my areas. Never at shows. Never on the road. Never our cruising. None to be had it seems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 5 hours ago, keithb7 said: I never see these around my areas. Never at shows. Never on the road. Never our cruising. None to be had it seems. Hey Keith…..you can be the first in your area! I’ll store it for you until pick up. 😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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