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1937 Pontiac Coupe help

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Whiplash, May 16, 2007.

  1. Whiplash
    Joined: Aug 17, 2005
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    I just bought a 37 Pontiac 5 window coupe, it is missing the drivers door and trunk lid, is there any other make that is interchangable? I was told that I could only use 37-38 pontiac coupe, does anyone here have parts or knowledge on this subject?
    Thanks!! :confused:
     
  2. BJR
    Joined: Mar 11, 2005
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    Don't know for sure but Pontiac may have shared the same body with Chevrolet. Someone else here will know.
     
  3. FLAT-TOP BOB
    Joined: Aug 19, 2002
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    hollander says

    on the doors

    37-38 pontiac coupe only

    on the trunk lid

    37-38 buick series 46 46s 66s
    37-38 olds 6 & 8 coupe
    37-38 pontiac coupe
    all these interchange but have support arms and locks
     
  4. Whiplash
    Joined: Aug 17, 2005
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    Thanks Flat-Top, that helps, now the search begins!!
    here is a pic of the car I paid $250
    [​IMG]
     
  5. TagMan
    Joined: Dec 12, 2002
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    Whiplash,
    I've got some junk handles from a '37 Chevy laying around that I could send you to see if it would fit, if you'd like. I won't be home until mid-next week (05/23) to ship them, but if you want to try them, PM me your address and I'll send 'em on to you when I get back.
    -Bob
     
  6. xlr8
    Joined: Jun 26, 2006
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    from Idaho

    Sure looks like a Chevy, wonder what's different?
     
  7. old dirt tracker
    Joined: Sep 20, 2006
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    from phoenix

    me too . i would have to try a chevy door to convince myself it would not work.
     
  8. roddinron
    Joined: May 24, 2006
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    the main difference is in the door. Chevy had a bulge line on the lower part of the cowl that tapered into the door, pontiac did not, you could probably alter the chevy doors to make them work if you had too, since old pontiac parts are hard to find. I know cause I have a 39.
     
  9. alleyoop
    Joined: Jan 2, 2007
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    Check out the junk yard in vancocer wash. i was just up there and they have a lot of pont. all years .i can not rember the name i think it s amercan something some one on here should no,they have a internet site with a lot of pic. alleyoop
     
  10. xlr8
    Joined: Jun 26, 2006
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    from Idaho

    Yeah, I see it now, the "diamond crown speed line" isn't there. Believe it or not, that's what they called the line down the cowl and the door on a Chevy.
     
  11. TagMan
    Joined: Dec 12, 2002
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    The line down the side of the doors & cowl was the "Speed Line". "Diamond Crown" refered to the stainless trim over the grille piece.
     

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