1938 Deluxe vs 1939 Std Grille

Fredb_

Fredb_

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Can anyone tell me if the 1939 Standard Grille will fit the front-end of a 1938 Deluxe car? I know there are some differences in the stainless trim, but primarily concerned about the curvature and fitment. Thanks.
 
They are he same shape and will fit; the 39 has holes for stainless on the bars; 38 has stainless down each side
 
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Here is a comparison picture of a 1938 Ford Deluxe Coupe and a 1939 Ford Standard Coupe.
Notice that the have the same front sheet metal, including the Grilles, but look at the back section, the 1939 models got a complete make-over.
The lower added Stainless Steel Trim is missing on the 1939 model
 
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Here are close-up pictures of these two different model Ford Grilles - 1938 Ford Deluxe and 1939 Ford Standard.
I hope that these pictures help you in your research.
 
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The removable side panels under the hoods of the 1938 Ford Deluxe and 1939 Ford Standard is where the biggest difference is.
Compare these two pictures.
 
dean333 said:
I don’t see the trim difference in post 3 other than the trunk handle.
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Look where the top flows (or doesn't in the case of a '38) into the rear deck area.

When I was a callow youth, I thought '40 DeLuxes were the cat's ***. I went through puberty and came to the conclusion that '39 DeLuxes (and to a lesser extent, '40 standards) were the best. After looking at some of these pictures, I am gaining a new appreciation for '38 DeLuxes and '39 Standards.
 
2 roofs for 37/38,

Deluxe and standard coupe (Business 3 seater)
Deluxe Club Coupe (6 seater)

In the Australian built 37/38 club coupes they were available as both standard and deluxe both based on the 37 body. The business coupes were not made for commercial sale.
 
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