Help...trunk repair on my 48 Business coupe

[Aussie Dodge]

I live in Australia & have recently purchased a 1948 Dodge Business coupe. My problem is the lip at the bottom of the trunk seal area has rusted away and I don't know what it looked like originally.

This is the section that protrudes outward across the bottom. Does any one have some photos or better still some measurements? Unfortunately I don't have access to a reference vehicle.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. regards, Glen

[casper50]

Aussie I'm at work now and have jury duty in the morning.  I have a 47 b coupe that I can take measurements from tomorrow.

[Aussie Dodge]

Hello Casper.

 Thank you for the quick reply. That would be fantastic!

Regards, Glen

[busycoupe]

My 48 Dodge coupe has the rubber seal applied incorrectly to the body, rather than to the trunk lid.  However, as you can see in the photo the rolled edge is about a cm wide.   The depth of the overhang under the edge, where my rubber seal sits, is a little less.  About a 1/4 inch or 6 mm. 

I hope that this helps.

Dave B.

[Aussie Dodge]

Thanks, Dave! That is a huge help. The next trick will be making it!

Regards, Glen

[Andydodge]

Glen, that area is basically the same on all 1940-48 mopar coupes whether 3 or 5 window style body shell....my 1941 Plymouth Coupe was identical with the horizontal piece across the back making a channel there..........as I have sold the car I can't go and be 100% certain but that area appears to be the same as what mine had........dunno if this helps.........checkout ebay listings to see any trunk pics..........andyd    

[casper50]

My calipers say .514 in inches

 

 

 

[busycoupe]

I think that we measured different pieces.  I measured the small rolled edge that is just above the piece in your picture.  Between us we have the situation covered!

[casper50]

hopefully one of us answered his question. 

[casper50]

Aussie post some photos of your coupe.  Never tire of looking at 3 window coupes.

[Aussie Dodge]

^{Hi Dave & Casper}

                           ^{there isn't much difference between both measurements so I am sure you both measured correctly. 12.5mm = .5 inch so I will go with that.}

^{Thanks again Fellers!}

^{Regards, Glen}

^{PS. I will post more images of my 3 window coupe soon.}

Edited February 11, 2014 by Aussie Dodge