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1937-39 Chevy chassis

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Sunnfjordingen, Sep 20, 2014.

  1. Sunnfjordingen
    Joined: Feb 20, 2011
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    Sunnfjordingen
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    from Norway

    Hello.
    37' Chevy Master, are the 37'-39' frames identical?



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  2. Hnstray
    Joined: Aug 23, 2009
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    Hnstray
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    from Quincy, IL

    '37 thru '39 all share the same 112 1/4" wheelbase for all series and body styles.

    The front suspension could be either straight axle or 'knee action', but the base ch***is is the same.

    Ray
     
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  3. Sunnfjordingen
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    Sunnfjordingen
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    from Norway

    Ok thanks. But I have heard that the 39' is little different in the rear, anyone know if this is true or not? And if so what's the differense?



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  4. Hnstray
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    Hnstray
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    from Quincy, IL

    You raise a question I could not answer with certainty. So, I entered " '39 Chevy ch***is" in the Search function and several threads came up dealing with this subject. I suggest you do the same and read for yourself. However, briefly stated, the difference is in the rear frame rails, behind the axle.

    Ray
     
  5. ems customer service
    Joined: Nov 15, 2006
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    ems customer service
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    1937 sedan is different from the rear axle back, 38-9 are the same,, it is a minor issue depending on your project as it only effects the form of the trunk floor. you will see it in our catalog or web site www.emsautmotive.com. in the trunk floor section, i do not remember why 37-8 coupe trunk floors are the same .
     
  6. Lou39
    Joined: Dec 7, 2007
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    Lou39
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    from Cedar, MI

    The '39 has either the beam axle and single action tube shocks(Master 85) or the OPEN knee action (Master deluxe)






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