greg g Posted August 16, 2020 Report Posted August 16, 2020 1937 Graham (so some relationship to chryco. Supercharged but the fellow never opened the hood. Smoked a bit as he drove it around. 2 Quote
1949 Wraith Posted August 16, 2020 Report Posted August 16, 2020 Beautiful car. I wouldn't mind a little smoke, it would be nice just to sit in.? Quote
John Reddie Posted August 16, 2020 Report Posted August 16, 2020 Greg, great looking Graham, one of my favorite vintage makes. Thanks for posting it. Where was this show? John R Quote
pflaming Posted August 16, 2020 Report Posted August 16, 2020 History question: I’m sure to produce such cars, special presses had to be made for fenders, body structure pieces, etc., and special mills for engine, transmissions , etc., . That said, did these manufacturers do a great deal of parts sharing or build from generic parts manufacturers? it must have been a wild time for mfr speculation. . Quote
greg g Posted August 16, 2020 Author Report Posted August 16, 2020 Central NY. Orphan brands gets bigger every year. Last year it was in conjunction with the NE zone meet for Studebaker a. 160 orphans and 88 Studebaker a. This year was Pontiacs as honored brand, but also had local AACA region also had about 300 cars trucks and a few military vehicles. Quote
greg g Posted August 16, 2020 Author Report Posted August 16, 2020 The convertible Graham was based on the Crusader coupe. Was lowered about two inches at the factory. I think his info card said only 400 made. Graham only lasted till 39/40 before it went out of business. Engine was 218 flathead six which made 85hp or 125 up with supercharger. Quote
Andydodge Posted August 17, 2020 Report Posted August 17, 2020 Generally speaking most makes used the same front sheetmetal with rear fenders being the same to suit either open cars such as convertibles, phaetons & roadsters and closed cars such as 4dr and 2dr sedans & sedan deliveries.........things like floors tended to be the same pressings with variations where the door openings were and where the door pillar attached......its a common thing to find 4dr or two door sedan rear seat mounts or risors on the floor of a coupe or convertible as the floor is the same.......the same floor was made and included whatever stampings etc that the range of models needed...........thats a real nice Graham...........Here in Oz there are cases where in the 1930's both Mopar and GM cars used the same basic body shell...........because of the low volume made...............andyd Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.