What all swaps on a '50 and '51?

[DudeStude]

So I found a 1950 coupe I think I'm going to get and I know of a 1951 that would probably be good for parts. The '51 has a sunvisor that I'd definitely want to use.

[studegary]

So I found a 1950 coupe I think I'm going to get and I know of a 1951 that would probably be good for parts. The '51 has a sunvisor that I'd definitely want to use.

The list could be long, but not of most body parts, particularly the nose section. 1950s and 1951s have a similar look, but they are different cars - body, front suspension, Commander engines, etc. First we would need to know if the 1950 is a Champion or Commander.

[warrlaw1]

Suspension was different, 51 was the first v8, as well. The body panels don't exchange between certain models (e.g. Champion to Commander or Land Cruiser), but I think the basic tubs were the same 47 through 52. Is it a business coupe or a starlite?

[BobGlasscock]

wow, we REALLY need a topic in the "Tech Tips, Specs and Data" link for this, as often as it comes up.

No, I am NOT saying anything about new owners asking the question. Go new owners!!!! Ask and you shall receive.

[rockne10]

The sun visor will swap.

[StudeRich]

If the '50 is a Commander Big Six, there is almost nothing but the body tub that is the same as a '51.

[royvaldez]

StudeRich, I tried to send you a private message but it is full. Anyway, I received a phone call from a customer who needs a 1950 champion hood. He is located in Seattle Wa. He has tried to call you but you have not return his call. Do you have a hood for him?

[JohnMSeymour]

The sun visor will swap.

The '50 had a 2 piece windshield and the '51 had a 1 piece windshield. So, you would need the corresponding mounting for the windshield type.

[royvaldez]

John, The 1950 starlights champion and commanders came with a one piece front winshield. But you are correct in some respect.

[studegary]

The '50 had a 2 piece windshield and the '51 had a 1 piece windshield. So, you would need the corresponding mounting for the windshield type.

Not true. It depends on the body style.

[royvaldez]

studegary, please state it depends. As I stated, 1950 starlight and commander had a one piece front glass.

[kurtruk]

To try and turn this thread back positive for the somewhat "newbie" original poster...

Regarding windshields (not that you asked):

The same one-piece w/s was used from 47-52 on convertibles, 3 passenger coupes, 5 passenger coupes (Starlight), and Landcruisers. And the one-year only '52 hardtop.
47-50 2 and 4 door sedans used 2 piece flat w/s. In 51-52 the sedans switched to the same one-piece w/s.

[JohnMSeymour]

OK. I stand corrected. I seem to remember that my '50 Starlight Coupe Regal Deluxe (that I had back in the seventies!) had a two piece windshield. But, that was a long time ago. Anyway, this is good conversation and I agree this would be a good subject to cover in Tech Tips. Any volunteers?