Thread: 1937 pontiac 4 door sedan

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I was lucky to find a two door pontiac. Now I have the doors so I won't have to modify them. Just got lucky.

Great pictures. How much did you chop the top? I've been wondering how to do that also. I can see by your pictures that the back part changes. Looks great to me. Thanks

Originally Posted by Trjohn57

I was lucky to find a two door pontiac. Now I have the doors so I won't have to modify them. Just got lucky.

Did you just get the doors or the whole car?

I got the whole car that I will be picking up in acouple of weeks. Nice to have extra fenders and other parts. I needed a better trunk lid for mine. The hood is better looking from the pictures also. Atleast this way I should be able to make something out of it.

I also cut up a 69 Chevelle to hopefully use the front and rearend section on my 37. That's a concern because of the serial # on the frame of the 37. I can only get acouple of numbers off of it. The body tag is on it. Not quite sure how to do all of this. Maybe switch the body onto this frame. The title was malied to me yesterday. So I might be able to make some sense out of all of this. I'm not going to do any cutting till I bring the 2 door home.

Here are two threads from over at the HAMB about very neat 4 door to 2 door conversions. Talent is outstanding. Hope it gives you some ideas.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d+packard+door

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...t=packard+door

It sure did. I'm going to think this one out.
Hate to screw up anything to bad.
Thanks for the post. Every little bit helps.

On old cars, If the serial number isn't all visable, which is more important? The body tag or can you restamp the serial number from the title back on the frame?
Looking for advise on what to do. Part of the serial # is still on the frame.

Nothing you can do that can't be done. John Lennon

I received the title today which matches the body tag. So I am all set. I will cut up both bodies and make one out of it when I bring home the other car. This answers my previous question. I won't worry about the frame number since it's rusted away.

I did install a 69 Chevelle front frame on the old 37 the last few days. Something is wrong. It was way to easy to make work. I'm taring 2 of these bad boys apart to make one. Trying to figure out where to cut the 2 door body off. I had a friend over yesterday who has a frame straightening machine. He's telling me to try and get a title for the 2 door instead of chopping them up. I bought the 2 door without a title on ebay, so I don't think I can get a title for it. I've tried before on another vehicle. Anyone have a clue on if I can get a title for it? Or what happens if you make a 4 door into a 2 door with the serial number? Should I call the state vehicle place and ask them?

Trying to see if I can post a picture. Here goes.

http://i51.tinypic.com/8vuaz7.jpg

What's the trick to removing the door handle on a 37 pontiac? Outside handle. I removed the screw that screws into it from the door edge. I don't see any clips.

Go for it, I say. I've always wanted to do one of these conversions. If you've got some welding skill it'll be fun to work on and you'll feel pretty good about yourself if you pull it off. "Trying to get a title" for an old car is not as easy as it sounds; darn near impossible in Missouri.

I have the title figured out. The frame will work with the Chevelle rearend and front suspension. That part is all done. Framewise. Still needs blasting.
BUT,,,I'm just scratching my head on this door handle deal.

Originally Posted by dmw56

Here's a link to a 50's Packard 4 - 2 door chop conversion.

http://ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthr...hlight=packard

yep seen the car here in town .on the door handles open up the door look in the door frame under the door gasket there may be a tin tab this is about were the handle would be on the out side get a big flat blade screw driver side under tab full it to you and the handle should come off

if thats how its held on alot of older GM s are