John32369 Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) Ok I’ve found the shell of a 52 Cranbrook convertible. It has no motor or transmission and no interior. I know where a 52 Cranbrook Sedan is that’s complete and was running and has overdrive. What interior parts can I use for the convertible and what exterior/ trim parts? Edited June 16, 2018 by John32369 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyHarold Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 The seats are completely different from sedan to convertible. The nose (fenders/hood/etc), rear fenders, trunk lid, rocker panel moldings, and rear bumper will swap. Also, FWIW, the convertible has a different chassis than the sedan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reddie Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 When you say shell, is it just the body or is the convertible frame with it and if so is it in decent condition? This could be a really rewarding project for you in the long run. Best of luck. John R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John32369 Posted June 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 Its the body and frame and has the top frame but no interior, motor, or transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John32369 Posted June 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 any idea what interiors would interchange? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 18 minutes ago, John32369 said: any idea what interiors would interchange? you can get the front seat out of a 2 door but I believe the back seat is convertible only. It's more narrow because of the top wells on each side of the seat. You might be able to cut down a sedan back seat to make it work. Beyond that the frame on the convert has extra bracing and some of the floor pan is different on the convert too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John32369 Posted June 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 Would the seat bottom and back rest from a 54 Desoto convertible work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reddie Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 Good question. I am not sure but Iknow that the Desoto is a bigger car so the seat dimensions and mounting may be different. The possible solution that Young Ed mentioned seems to be a good alternative as a sedan rear seat would probably easier to score than a convertible one. Best of luck here. John R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 I do know where there is a p23 convert in a junkyard but there isn't much left of it. However I do believe both seat frames are sitting there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John32369 Posted June 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Young Ed said: I do know where there is a p23 convert in a junkyard but there isn't much left of it. However I do believe both seat frames are sitting there. PM me please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reddie Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 13 hours ago, Young Ed said: I do know where there is a p23 convert in a junkyard but there isn't much left of it. However I do believe both seat frames are sitting there. This could be your answer for a rear seat. I hope so. John R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John32369 Posted June 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 10 hours ago, John Reddie said: This could be your answer for a rear seat. I hope so. John R I really hope so. I wouldn't mind having a convertible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Thought I had a better shot of it but I think it's the third one back in this lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John32369 Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Looks like at least the back seat frame is in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Yes, converts are nice and fun to have. There are definite differences from sedans and coupes. The 46-48 P15 Plymouth takes a unique rear seat--it has a piece of plywood as a back that forms part of the top well, and is a bit smaller. The top bows are usually hard to find if missing.....may have a wooden bow above the rear window for tacking of the top. I don't know if the top is operated by a vacuum system, or is hydraulic/electric. There is a place in Florida that deals with such items. The inside sun visors may be smaller and different from a sedan, with a special mounting bracket. Window frames are likely different. Front clip from a two door and probably a four door should fit. Not sure about the trunk lid size. Some (or maybe all) stainless from a two door should work. Not sure if there are very unique pieces on that body style. You might buy and look thru a parts manual for the model. Just a few thoughts as my car is a ragtop and does have a few specific convert pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John32369 Posted June 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Well they have the back to the rear seat. I wonder if the bottom would be the same as the rear seat of a coupe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reddie Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 It may be narrower due to the side panels for the top frame to go into when the top is lowered. As was earlier stated, a rear cushion from a sedan may be able to be modified to fit without too much difficulty. John R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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