The pre-war cars have always been models I have coveted especially coupes. This yearning was full filled over the weekend when I towed home a solid and very complete 39 Olds series 60 businessman's coupe. This was found on the local craigslist and was stashed in the garage of a home about 5 miles from my work. A deal was struck and it is now waiting for me to complete the 58 big window pickup. This will be a cool ride when it is done. Just have to decide if it goes back to original status or is "upgraded" with a new drive train. The current patina will not be retained whichever path is taken. This car deserves a new coat of color. They ARE still out there.
I always liked the 39 GM coupes. Yours sure looks like a solid piece to work with. I'd have been happy to find one this nice 45 years ago.
I did one of those a few years back. Neat cars with lots of potential. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=350321
got a 41 olds business coupe hence the 41 oldsman monitker wasnt no where near as nice as your find but it is a real nice ride now. good luck with yours. do a thread on it.
Very nice find, I always liked the '36 -'39 GM coupes and sedans as well. That one El polacko did was awesome.
ELpolacko - Nice subtle changes that make a nice body even better. Those pictures give me a lot of ideas but also raises a bunch of questions on how you did certain elements. I will be sending you a PM outlining my areas of confusion which hopefully you can provide some guidance on. Thanks for the link.
Vintage Iron is still out there in Garages all across the U.S.A. ! Ya just gotta find it ! Great find, always cool cars ! Let's see it when your done. Jonnie King www.legends.thewwbc.net
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