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  • 1939 Commander coupe

    Hi, I finally made it here.
    This is my project
    ** updated with starting point photos.

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    Last edited by HemiCoupe; 07-18-2016, 06:38 AM.

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    Thank you for posting, looks like a great project. Keep us in the loop and I'm particularly interested in the chassis and Hemi install. Welcome, Bob

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    • #3
      Its got a 4 linked S-10 4x4 disc brake rear-end and I'm doing a Mustang II front end right now. I just started front end this weekend.
      I have all the original suspension available for anyone that needs it. That is why I signed up here.
      I hate to send it off for scrap, so I figured I would offer it up here to anyone that needs it.
      Pick up in Dallas TX.

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      • #4
        I have two 341 Desoto Hemi engines. One disassembled but rebuild-able core for mock up and another completely built and ready to go in.
        Hothead's trans adapter and flywheel in the box ready to put the 700R4 behind it.
        I think all I need is a seat and that is the end of my parts search on this one. Im going to be running 38 tail lights and it took about a year but I finally have all the 1939 headlight parts. Those are pretty hard to come up with.

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          • #6
            For those interested, the frame on the 39 is super narrow in the front and I didn't find anything that was even close to the right width. Its 22.5 wide inside the frame rails at axle centerline. Im going slow and cutting and fitting very carefully.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by HemiCoupe View Post
              For those interested, the frame on the 39 is super narrow in the front and I didn't find anything that was even close to the right width. Its 22.5 wide inside the frame rails at axle centerline. Im going slow and cutting and fitting very carefully.
              "Going slow and fitting very carefully"...a very wise decision with the sensitive spirit of "Christine" watching your every move. Certainly wouldn't want to awaken tender jealous passions! Seeing that your classic Chrysler product has a more mellow color than the blood red movie icon...hopefully she has a gentle soul full of compassion and not so much FURY
              John Clary
              Greer, SC

              SDC member since 1975

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              • #8
                Its a 57 Desoto Firesweep we just picked up a few weeks ago. The Wife's dream car.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by HemiCoupe View Post
                  Its a 57 Desoto Firesweep we just picked up a few weeks ago. The Wife's dream car.
                  Thanks for clarifying. I suspected it might not be wearing the more common logo. That was the reason I used "Chrysler product," as a description in my post. I knew I was too ignorant of the specifics between the brands and models to go further. Although, the horror movie personified the car as being touchy...I've met many car owners who are even more scary "touchy" about having their cars misnamed.

                  Good luck with both rides. Looks like you and the wife are in for some fun times!
                  John Clary
                  Greer, SC

                  SDC member since 1975

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                  • #10
                    It was the proverbial "barn find" that we found about year and a half ago. It took some doing, but we finally got the one owner car. Clean gas and a new battery and its running like a dream.

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                    • #11
                      The "First Love Project" on RacingStudebakers forum has some great photos and information on narrowing a modern frame for use on a Hawk project. The new frame happens to be from a 2002 Durango, but I think there are some tips here you could use. I am including a link. You want to start on page 18 and follow from there.
                      Ed Sallia
                      Dundee, OR

                      Sol Lucet Omnibus

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                      • #12
                        I'm not modifying the frame rail width. Just making the new MM II cross member to fit the old narrow Stude frame. Since the car is considerably lower now, I am having to move the front axle center line back about 3 inches to keep the wheels centered in the wheel wells.

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                          - - - Updated - - -

                          I will be bringing the front down a couple more inches at ride height. Hope I have all that done this weekend.

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                            Here are the drawings for the MMII front end if anyone needs them.
                            These are the easiest to use that I have found.

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                            • #15
                              HemiCoupe, who did you source the suspension parts and crossmember from?
                              Paul
                              Winston-Salem, NC
                              Visit The Studebaker Skytop Registry website at: www.studebakerskytop.com

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