Projects What is it? “ Unknown coupe body

What is it? Listed in FB Marketplace ND.

 

First guess always has to be Dodge… @VANDENPLAS

 

Has an Essex look to me. Maybe 1930ish.

 

I say dodge because of the wavy axle, and parallel leaves.

 

I’m going to say Dodge as well due to the 3 door hinges on the front. Definitely not Olds, Plymouth, or Chevy.

 

I agree with the "wavy" axle, but on a closer look, it appears the axle is bolted to the frame, not the springs.

 

I didn't see any springs in front, but i was going off the rear.

 

Chrysler liked those dual cowl vents

 

What @rusty valley said.
Chrysler? DeSoto?

 

I didn't notice the dual cowls. Interesting.

 

Mopar for sure...

 

Open rear end? Custom taillights? Somebody’s early hot rod

 

Thanks I think we have a winner.

 

Nash had dual cowl vents; the big clue to me is the odd hinge placement; assuming they're all factory installed.

Dammit...! whilst I was typing we have a winner.

 

It’s on Facebook Marketplace in Mandan, ND for 4800 if anyone is interested. Listed as a 32 Ford.

 

One of the few MoPars that doesn't have a factory chop, think that might be of the first steps!

 

Looks like a Willys frame. Mopar axle is just U bolted to frame.

 

Not every day that you see a ‘32 - 3 window on facebook………..
…………did you buy it ?

 

Nope, I have enough projects. It would make a neat car though.

 

Originally I thought it was a 1932 PB Plymouth but they have suicide doors and the window opening is larger, but they do look similar. HRP

PLYMOUTH



DODGE

 

I don't think it's a Dodge body? The picture of the 1932 Dodge for sale may have used a 32 Chrysler body for their build? The hood ornament in their add is not original either? I just never seen dual cowl vents on a Dodge, just Chryslers? The Bodies are almost the same for both. But I could be wrong?

 

1932 Dodge:



Cowl vents, x2.

 

They are asking 1932 Ford prices, not the $400 I would pay them for this.

 

Yeah, I don’t think Dodge/etc, used an x in the frames.

 

They didn't back in '27 and earlier but '33 up sure did. Don't know about '28-'32.

Dave

 

Yes, they did.

A few years after 1932:

 

This is posted as a 1933:


This very strongly resembles what is under that body.

My guess is that it is a 1932 Dodge coupe, on a 1933 Dodge frame.

 

32 ford?.........Well, they dont even know what they have, first off.... Typical Facespook seller.... So they aint gettin' no $4800.




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I’ll be darn, my ‘32 PU and a Plymouth (32) were straight frames, poor assumption on my part.