Thread: 35 Chevy body styles???

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I got a lead on a coupe. I jumped on the net to see some pictures, and from what I can tell, there was more than one style. What is the difference?

For Chevrolet '35 was a transition year. There was the Standard line and the Master Deluxe line. The Standards were somewhat boxy, looked pretty much like a continuation of the '34 body styles. The Master Deluxe was a more rounded body pointing to the future of styling, similar to what became the '36 that evolved from there. The Master Deluxes were slightly bigger as well.

Thanks, Bob. That makes sense. I guess I need to see what he has before I drive too many miles. :-)

I owned a 35 4dr Master Deluxe that was a real nice car but I sold it before I got around to Hot Rodding it. All 4 doors were suicide doors and it still had the old knee action front suspension. Someone had put a big truck inline six cylinder in it that was strong and solid. Only ride that I have ever doubled my money on and I sure wish I had it back. This is the only picture that I have of it since the big "D" in 2002.

I am helping to look for a project for a relative. He isn't really focused on one body style yet. He told me "any two door from the thirties to the mid fifties." After he sees them, he tends to decide if it interests him or not. We will see where this on goes.

The Master body style is a reminder of the '36 Olds coupe I bought... then quickly sold it so I could have money to go to the '67 Nationals. {:-(

Not sure if this carried into 1935 or not, but early Chevies were framed by a lot of wood. The obvious problem is that wood rots and once that is gone so is the structural strength for stuff like door alignment, etc. But like I said, not sure if they were still using so much wood in 1935. Someone else on here will know for sure though. Just wanted you to keep that in mind, Jay.

Don

Yeah Pops, the Standard body was still framed with wood. My memory on the Master Delux is that they were as well, through '36, but I could be fuzzy on that one. Ford was ahead of Chevy on this one.

I've painted a few "wood-bodied" cars, so I know they are more work to build... whether you redo the wood, or replace the inner structure with steel.

Yup Uncle Bob. 36's were wood as well. My 2nd edition 36 hauler had the wood. The cars were the same. My buddy has one. I've been looking for a 35 coupe as a project for me....for my wife. Lol's. Thats the only way I can keep playing once I finish the truck.