No longer looking for a truck bought a car today

JUNKYARD DOG · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

No longer looking for a truck bought a car today

Glen440 · AJAX, ONT

I bought this today 39 chev

It needs a few things to get on the road but its real solid and runs great. Its still 6 volt. Main thing is steering box has alot of play. Needs a gas tank.

For now I will just give it a once over and get it driving then decide what to do. Its getting delivered home next weekend.

Looked at a 54 ford truck yesterday that was real ruff and some scary wiring.

workin class · FINCH, ONT

looks like a decent buy just remember it all about fun.

IR Mechanik · INGERSOLL, ONT

Nice looking ride, just have something stuck under the driver's running board.

janies dirty 37 · SOUTH RIVER, ONT

Nice.
Enjoy

Janice

INDIAN RIVER, ONT

Very nice! I have one myself, a coach.

sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

Nice solid looking chevy Glen, always kinda liked that syle.
Appears to still have the ole 216 engine.

Glen440 · AJAX, ONT

I do not know much about these cars. Girlfriend wanted a gangster looking car so we went and looked at it.

It has the inline 6, its nice and quiet and didn't smoke. I'm going to resist the urge to hotrod it and try to keep it original, may need a rear end swap for lower gear, or transmission and maybe disc brakes up front. It needs brighter lights so maybe 12v conversion.

sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

Have to agree on those 6 volt headlights, not very bright these days, but during those times i suppose they were suitable for the speeds of the day. Lots of people didn't travel that much at night then.
That ole 216 if in good shape will run for quite some time.

Model A Guy · STROUD, ONT

Good for you Glen! Hope you have a lot of fun with it!

slim · DUNDAS, ONT

Before you get a new one check to see if its adjusted right 38 and 41 manuals look to be close to the same for steering

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/index.htm

looks like a solid car nice score

INDIAN RIVER, ONT

I changed the suspension on mine and still have the original steering box kicking around. Don't know what shape it's in but you can PM me if you want it.

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

JUNKYARD DOG wrote:
I know this car well....
Its Very Solid. Runs Great off the Boat Gas Tank in the trunk.LOL
Yes Needs Steering box!!
Newcastle Recycling Has a 38 Buick I think The steering Box Should be the same.
They Got The Cars From Jackson;s Old Yard.

-- Edited by JUNKYARD DOG on Sunday 5th of May 2013 09:23:02 PM

OK!! has jackson's closed up????Didn't hear anything about that if they did!!! Nice car,SOLID!! But your KNOB fell off, hate it when that happens!!!makes it hard to shift!!!!!

JUNKYARD DOG · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

Other than wheel swap; flat black paint and gas tank in trunk I don;t think anything else has been changed on this car..

Another friend has a 38 and rear wheels look too far forward as well..

There;s a 38 posted in Swap meet of this forum look at pics of it and notice rear wheels look too far forward as well.

http://ontariorodders.activeboard.com/t53576878/for-sale-38-chevy-2-dr/

-- Edited by JUNKYARD DOG on Monday 6th of May 2013 09:05:20 PM

JUNKYARD DOG · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

sasquatch wrote:
Shoulda had a Torque tube.

I Just asked owner he says It does have a Torque Tube..

Car needs some Love But I don;t think Its been messed with..

-- Edited by JUNKYARD DOG on Monday 6th of May 2013 09:13:17 PM

entourageguy · BARRIE, ONT

neat looking car.
Is it on the original frame? The rear wheels just looked a little forward of the wheel well opening.

sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

Noticed that also, and wondered about that.

Glen440 · AJAX, ONT

I did not see a torque tube, frame I think is stock. Will have a better idea when its here.

sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

Shoulda had a Torque tube.

Glen440 · AJAX, ONT

I could be mistaken, only torque tube I have seen was pretty big.

Ziggy · TRENTON, ONT

Looking pretty good there Glen!
Plenty of potential there!

invision · NIAGARA FALLS, ONT

Hi Glen, you got yourself a great project car there. Have a great time with your new toy.

bluechev · PICTON, ONT

congrats on the purchase,should be fun,not to hijack the thread but jacksons has been closed awhile,he started hauling the few remaining cars to Newcastle last fall.

bluechev · PICTON, ONT

SORRY,I was thinking of Elliots yard in newcastle,not sure about jacksons.

Hotrodron · BELLE EWART, ONT

Nice chev, now you need a hot rod six banger to set it off

Glen440 · AJAX, ONT

The car is home now, Showed up at 8:45.

DavyJ · NIAGARA REGION, ONT

Good looking sedan, i think the 12 volt route should be the first step. Chevs of the 40's sells a repair kit for the steering box, not too expensive if memory serves correctly. then drop it a little and enjoy it for the summer!

good luck!

cheyenne · VIENNA, ONT

entourageguy wrote:
neat looking car.
Is it on the original frame? The rear wheels just looked a little forward of the wheel well opening.

Dayuuuuuum,...Glad I seen this thread. I went to look at a 39 Buick Coupe ( Rodded ) last fall,..and seeing that the wheels looked forward of center of the wheel wells,..I got a little suspicious of the quality / workmanship, of the build in general. This has certainly changed my mind about the car. Thanks for bringing the subject up.

wuga · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONT

It's been 8 months since you got it home, has anything changed? I love six cylinders in any old chev, but I would be setting that engine aside and installing a 235 or 261. Far more reliable with the pressure fed oil system and a little more oomph to move all that steel. I've seen guys leave the 216 in before to keep it 'stock' and then when they want to keep up with their cruising buddies, turn a bearing. This is an easy swap and keep the 216 racked for future sale. Looked on line at 39 chevs and the wheels were the same on them.

Warren

teejay99 · BELLE RIVER, ONT

Gangsta Car ...you have to wear a fedora from now on ......carry a chopper .

Playin Hookie · HUNTSVILLE, ONT

If I recall correctly chassis engineering sells rear spring kits that relocate the axle to fix this problem up.

427CARL · CLINTON, ONT

cheyenne wrote:
entourageguy wrote:
neat looking car.
Is it on the original frame? The rear wheels just looked a little forward of the wheel well opening.
Dayuuuuuum,...Glad I seen this thread. I went to look at a 39 Buick Coupe ( Rodded ) last fall,..and seeing that the wheels looked forward of center of the wheel wells,..I got a little suspicious of the quality / workmanship, of the build in general. This has certainly changed my mind about the car. Thanks for bringing the subject up.

cheyenne · VIENNA, ONT

427CARL wrote:
cheyenne wrote:
entourageguy wrote:
neat looking car.
Is it on the original frame? The rear wheels just looked a little forward of the wheel well opening.
Dayuuuuuum,...Glad I seen this thread. I went to look at a 39 Buick Coupe ( Rodded ) last fall,..and seeing that the wheels looked forward of center of the wheel wells,..I got a little suspicious of the quality / workmanship, of the build in general. This has certainly changed my mind about the car. Thanks for bringing the subject up.
Carl,...You are pretty close to this vehicle,..do you know it by any chance ?? I just contacted Ralph a few days ago and he still has it. I really wouldn't mind having the car,...it looked really great in person.

Ninop69 · THORNHILL, ONT

That's a cool looking ride, congrats and have fun. Keep us posted!

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

wuga wrote:
It's been 8 months since you got it home, has anything changed? I love six cylinders in any old chev, but I would be setting that engine aside and installing a 235 or 261. Far more reliable with the pressure fed oil system and a little more oomph to move all that steel. I've seen guys leave the 216 in before to keep it 'stock' and then when they want to keep up with their cruising buddies, turn a bearing. This is an easy swap and keep the 216 racked for future sale. Looked on line at 39 chevs and the wheels were the same on them.

Warren

I love the 39 Chevy but if you're gonna do a swap, a six cylinder?

Just doesn't seem right to me for a bunch of fellas on a "Rodders" site, ha.

hotrod-steve · PORT ROWAN, ONT

Ive been into 39-40 Fords for years and they are the same re the rear wheel location-too far forward. Never knew if it was a design mistake or done for some reason. I have a Chassis Eng parallel leaf setup in my 39 and the wheels are perfectly centered.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

hotrod-steve wrote:
Ive been into 39-40 Fords for years and they are the same re the rear wheel location-too far forward. Never knew if it was a design mistake or done for some reason. I have a Chassis Eng parallel leaf setup in my 39 and the wheels are perfectly centered.

I moved my Chrysler wheels back also. 1941 and too far forward. Must have been "the look" at the time.

cheyenne · VIENNA, ONT

hotrod-steve wrote:
Ive been into 39-40 Fords for years and they are the same re the rear wheel location-too far forward. Never knew if it was a design mistake or done for some reason. I have a Chassis Eng parallel leaf setup in my 39 and the wheels are perfectly centered.

Steve,...is that a solid front axle under the front of your coupe ?? If it is,..and you did the installation yourself,..is that a big job swapping the old OEM components out and installing the solid axle ?? I am looking for a mid '30's, to '40 coupe and the one thing that I really don't care much for is the original front chassis,..and the solid axles just seem to do a lot for the appearance. That would probably be the first thing that I would be doing if I eventually get a coupe is swapping out the front chassis components.

That is one kickass looking coupe you have there !!,...very nice !!

Glen440 · AJAX, ONT

I have not done much to the car since I bought it. Master cylinder conversion, adjusted steering box, gone through the brakes, front axle, got a gas tank. The plan is to drive it a bit as close to factory stock as it sits now. I know its gonna be hard to drive. Its either I do a little modifying or alot, there really is no inbetween. Can't just do a v8 swap or its a death trap. Its driveline plus suspension and steering, wiring, wheels. The other option is pressure oiling inline 6 and 12 volt conversion and just cruise around and have it more reliable.

I want to come up with a plan and stick to it so right now I will see how it goes, I'm in no hurry right now.