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Hi Rich. My input says do whatever works for you. I think your car has fantastic style. I love the art deco look of these pre-war autos and how so much architecture of the period drew from these themes. Like you, I endeavor to keep my vehicle in period. I have the 6 volt system intact and equipped with the reflector/bulb technology. The lighting is pretty appalling by today's standards but so far that doesn't bother me. Have rarely driven at night and when I have it reminds me of what grandfather's world was like. Folks in our rural areas had only just got electricity so 32 candle power lights were cutting edge back then... Those Trippe lights are pretty special and meant to go on a car from that era and were an excellent acquisition. Maybe they would suit a big Duesenberg or Pierce-Arrow better...your call though. Whatever you do, fit them so you can still see that beautiful front clip. Best wishes from NZ

Yes. That is nice work. Not at all unworthy of the car...maybe even a better choice than the full chrome effect. We'll done and thanks for sharing. Am enjoying your progress...

Looks like a solid restoration project. Interesting, rarer piece of mopar history too. Hope someone picks it up and does a good job with it...

Welcome aboard. Nice looking truck!!

Awesome work. We'll done Sniper for your contribution...have stored this info away for future reference...

Thanks for posting. Very nice, considered and well engineered work. Your '34 is particularly suited to this tasteful upgrade. And, in theory, it should deliver improved performance and not just looks. I look forward to seeing the performance outcome. Art and engineering combined...worthy of the art deco ethos around automobiles.

Mine is the 'flatback' or sedan version but probably exactly the same as the other body styles that had a trunk...hard to make out completely in the pic but is welded to gutter of trunk and very similar to shape of your top mount...

Mine is a '38. Gauges not central on dash but as others above state, the design of the dash lets the clusters be mounted on either side, depending whether left or right hand drive. The firewall is also a bit like this. Not completely symmetrical but it is stamped to allow the right or left hand drive steering column to be accommodated. The chassis, bell housing etc are also adaptable to both drive versions too. Smart design I say.

Here's a few pics from a '38 rebuild. Might help...

Thanks Lloyd. When I drove my '38 sedan forty years ago it never had side mirrors and I don't recall pining for them. Different story now ... probably because of the many vehicles driven since that have them as standard equipment now. I feel they are a must have, both sides really. To answer the original question in this thread, I am not sure for the '39 year mopars but the '38 only had a left or driver's side one and only available for the limousine. Interesting because the frods had them for the early thirties and even earlier. I will follow PA's advice and mock some up before committing further. Want both sides, want functionality and esthetics. Probably means a convex version for the passenger side as alluded to here. Will come back with what I finish up with...

Resurrecting this thread for a bit more of a shake out... Would like to know effectiveness of function for both sides for the '39, '38 or '37 cars. Particularly the sedans. They have tapering bodies that the mirrors need to see past. Comments anyone?

I agree with you Andy, exceptional. What a beauty. I can really picture it in my mind as I have the '38 D9. I think all I would share would be some of the dash knobs. Many similarities in design though. Mine would look like the middle class rural nephew next to this Park Lane dame.

Yes, welcome...glad you have let us into your story. The period your vehicles come from is right up my alley. Haven't had experience with the straight eights but really looking forward to learning more. Folks will be keen on pictures - me included!!

Seasons greetings to you all. And some fine advice Rich. Being at the bottom of the world, just to the left of the International Date Line, it's summer and my Christmas day will start at 4.00am. Just over six hours from now up for milking. Ho ho ho!!!

Regarding the spare, mine is located under the floor. Accessible by lifting the plywood panel with an attached strap. Just as handy but of course subject to the dirt of the road. I like your location Tim. If you haven't seen one of these in the flesh it's hard to appreciate how small they are compared to modern commercial vehicles. I am old enough to remember seeing many of them still used by rural mail contractors, plumbers and electricians etc. Nowadays the utes are huge, although they don't have much more space in the back than what these little fellas do... I have certainly enjoyed seeing what you have done here Tim.

Video works fine for. Great to see. Must be a thrill having your Dad there involved too. Looking forward to more posts. A great vehicle...

Yes, I too have enjoyed this thread. Am now looking forward to seeing the progress of Joe in his thread about the '29 DeSoto Coupe he acquired. They are nice looking vehicles...

This is the start of a great thread...love stories like this. Thanks for letting us all come along for the ride...

Had to go and sit in the cab to check this Tim. Memory for such detail definitely not reliable after 30 years park up... So, sitting in the cab, the left side (passenger for the rhd vehicle) mirror view sits perfectly and unobscured in the small wing mirror. The driver's side mirror is viewable through the larger wind down window. In my opinion they both give good enough visibility on each side of the vehicle. I agree with you that they are necessary. My '38 sedan never had these side mirrors and 40 years ago I don't remember it being a problem. After driving modern, well equipped vehicles with good visibility I am certainly on the lookout for some suitable door hung side mirrors for this car. Am sure you will solve this one. The picture of the two Brits together in your shed looks really nice. They complement each other well.

...and they look pretty blurry...am happy to identify specific part numbers if required by anyone. ...and I concur with Andy here. The indicated parts on the posted picture are of part of the 'radius arm' or 'sway eliminator' as listed in the parts book, not spring shackle bushings as described ...

You may be right Andy...but in order to help others in future searches here are some part numbers from both US and Canadian Chrysler Corp vehicles, including the P6...

These are my version Tim. They were very functional 30 plus years ago. Might look a bit agricultural on your fine build but I share nonetheless...

Excellent post. Very helpful for those with similar rides. Had mine rebuilt years ago and not many miles on them yet. Was my only option then. Thanks for sharing...

Noted...thanks Andy

Probably adding to the confusion here as mine is right hand drive. Nevertheless, it is a '38 and built in Detroit. Identical to the P6 chassis but marketed as a D9 Dodge for export. This shows the suspension set up and sway bar for 1938. OP will have to confirm if the same as his of course - rhd may make it a different setup...