Recent content by TJP

:o My bad on the fire extinguisher, thanks for explaining as I thought it was a little strange ;) I bought my 38 Standard on super bowl Sunday 1983. I was looking through the local papers collector car classifieds and saw the ad. So I called the number and the owner said it's Super Bowl...

Thank you, As previously mentioned I can now Free up some much needed RAM in my feeble brain:) Very nice L side hood and trim on the last one. One of the first areas I look at on a 38 Std. Also noted the fire extinguisher "parking Brake"? in two of the pic's :eek:

I'm 72 yo and retired but find myself with more things to do that when I was working. Owning an acreage doesn't help nor does a 40 YO house that needs things done. I owned and ran a repair / resto shop for on my property for ~ 25 years. Saved a lot on overhead but not so easy to sell :( I have...

;):D If i ever find the time :(

thanks to all that responded, especially Rockfla for sticking with me and Mercman. a 40+ year question that's been taking up space in RAM (random access memory) has now now freed up some much needed space :D . Unfortunately the type I was born with is not upgradeable as they no longer make...

Thank You ;)

Got it 👍

The frame rail stamping is 184474882 Same number is used as the VIN. I'm assuming puts it in the change category time frame As mentioned it's more of a curiosity thing as I've read so many reasons over the years. I bought the car in 1983 and the front clip may have been swapped prior to that...

An item I have looked for off and on over the years iss a source for the "C" shaped trim covers that hide the joint where the windshield halves join. See the pic. Anyone know of a source? Thanks 🍻

thank you again and that may be just the case. they certainly 'spiffed" up the front end and likely sales. Not sure what you're referring to as "Engine LOG NUMBER". The original motor is LONG GONE. It's more of a curiosity on my part as I've read so many different reasons over the years. The...

thanks for the reply, I have read the same as well as other reasons (IE:60 vs 85) which is why I'm trying to clarify what the actual facts are. FYI my 38 Standard has the trim with a Chromed windshield frame. The center strip is SS There are also two pieces shaped like a C that hide the joint...

Thank you for the response ;) I knew the deluxe is a complete different body sharing some parts with the 39 Standard. The two questions I was trying to clarify: 1. the 38 Standard SS trim differences 2. Whether 37 front sheetmetal would bolt onto a 38 Standard body. You have answered # 2...

You would think after owning one for over 40 years I would know these answers but :confused: 1. Some of the 38 Standards have additional trim on the font end and other do not. I ASSumed over the years if may have been due to the 60 vs 85 HP versions but have read there may have been other...

agreed 110%

I don't get to come here often due to time constraints but wanted to comment the OP's idea of a small slot was implemented by other manufacturers that continued to use the first design with Chrysler being one of them. Ammco also made a tool for adjusting the shoes before installing the drums...