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My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Thought you guys might enjoy seeing what we picked up today...
I heard that this 39 Sedan Delivery was listed on Craigslist about a month ago. I waited a few days before calling as I'm pretty broke... wanted to be sure I could work out buying it if it was nice. Called and looked at it on a weekday evening... 4 days after seeing the add! 4 days!!! I'm not usually able to have that much restraint... but recently buying a house has given me a different perspective... Originally the '39 was bought by a laundromat in Sunbury, PA... then sold to the Stahl family to use for their farm's produce deliveries. In 1948 with just under 62,000 miles. Mr Stahl got married and his new wife wasn't excited about living on the farm. So the Delivery was parked in the shed... where it sat till recently. The shed roof leaked and rotted off the drivers rain gutter and inturn the whole bottom of the drivers door... otherwise it has some dings dents and surface rust... but all in all its really solid, especially for PA. The only thing I could find missing was the rear door lock cylinder... Before going to look at the '39 I asked my girlfriend what she thought. Her reply "Its no Divco but its pretty nice"... you see.. she LOVES Divco milk trucks... Well... I get to the guys house to look at the '39... and wouldn't you know... theres a mini Divco sitting in his yard! Needless to say... I made an offer on both...and we agreed on a price... A few STRESSFULL weeks of working out a time to meet up to transfer the title.... and now they're home sweet home! http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...y/DSC00715.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...y/DSC00695.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...y/DSC00691.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...y/DSC00694.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...y/DSC00717.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...y/DSC00706.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...y/DSC00704.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...y/DSC00702.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...y/DSC00700.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...y/DSC00739.jpg boy this thing is little!! :D http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...y/DSC00727.jpg Sorry for the Chevy truck... had a friend haul these for me... http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...y/DSC00754.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...y/DSC00755.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...y/DSC00764.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...y/IMG_9753.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...y/IMG_9755.jpg stuffed in! http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...y/IMG_9758.jpg |
Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Man, that's a rare one. Don't think I ever saw a delivery like that.
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! That is the most intact sedan delivery I have seen in years are really a special find. Congratulations on a job well done. You must live right. Treat it well.
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! I'm totally blown away with the originality of your find, the legendary way in which you acquired it, and of course the rarity of the car itself. I've never seen a 39 Delivery, either standard or DeLuxe.
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Thanks for the wonderful pics,great find.And its nice to find young people in the hobby.Keep um running. ken ct.
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Wow. Nice find!
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Looking great, Zach! :) Congrats!
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Nice looking ride! Congrats! (You look like a happy guy- I would be too).
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Awesome Find !!!!!!1
Enjoy her !!!!!1 Cheers Tony |
Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! True Barn find. I like the Divco.. Are you going to keep the 39 all original or street rod.? Hopefully all original, it will be worth more. Nice.. Ken
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! That is a beauty to rstore. How about a few pic of that roadster in the garage. Walt
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! "she LOVES Divco milk trucks..."
The sedan delivery and the Divco are not the only prizes you have. |
Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Nice pic's of a "survivor" that is the best of both world's, a 39 peekup and sedan front clip:D Rare and special for sure.
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Thank you everyone... I am overly excited!
I had never seen a 39 like this before either... Always had a thought of wanting a 39 standard coupe for a daily driver...and have always loved sedan deliveries in general... so best of both worlds! My plans are to "mostly" restore it.. It will look totally stock on the outside.. probably the same Jefferson blue.. blackwall 6.00 or 6.50 tires, etc.... But some changes I have in mind are: - Some sort of a trailer hitch to tow a roadster or racecar. - Lincoln brakes - possible some sort of overdrive, (lincoln trans, mitchel or columbia) - likely build a 100 horse motor for it.. 59ab or earlier merc... possibly with 2 carbs - probably a 40 sway bar on the front and possibly a panhard bar on the rear I really would like to use this as a daily driver when the weather suites here in PA... so a few nods towards economy and a drive-ability especially incase I tow a trailer Nothing will be done to it that couldn't have been done during the time it was originally on the road... so... pre 1948 (aside from the possible mitchel) I am sure glad I got it before Hershey so I can take a list and hunt down some of the parts I need.... - rear door lock cylinder (same as side doors) - Drivers door... (same as 4dr) - rear door lower hinge - etc.... thanks for all the replies Zach |
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but heres a shot in the garage from a couple weeks ago Nothin' but flatheads! http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...perty/cars.jpg |
Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! really great score!! hard to believe how straight that is. NICE!!!
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Nice looking vehicle .They are still out there ,just gotta know where to look :cool:
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Great story and pictures.........thanks, Andy ('37 sedan delivery)
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! I used to have a '39 Standard Woodie. Be prepared for people thinking it's a '38 DeLuxe. LOL
Any ideas for lettering on it yet? |
Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Love your collection and I am enjoing my 35 tshirt. Thanks
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Zach, For the sake of the historians and future restorations, it would be great if you took closeup pictures of each feature (you've done some), and save examples of those items that will be replaced.
As you wil be modifying it anyway, consider a rear tv camera for visibility. You have no idea of the true definition of "blind spot" is until you drive your Delivery. |
Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Congratulations on the great find. Looks like it will fit right in with the other cars in your stable.
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Super nice find on the sedan delivery. You have some kind of a wife there that lets you have all of those toys. LOL
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! I'd build a 276, stock 8ba cam and distributor, milled EAB heads and a 4bl. This combo with a michel will give grea economy and divisibility. I wouldn't use a Lincoln trans, gearing is bad for towing. Think torque.
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! CONGRATULATIONS. I have a feeling that your sedan delivery is pretty rare. Model 91C-82-A is a 1939 panel delivery (with slats) (112" wheelbase.) Model 91C-82-b is listed as 1939 Panel delivery (with masonite) (112" wheelbase). No production numbers available, that I could find.
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! SUUWEEEET!! I like the DIVCO.
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! gee, that is what I have been doing wrong for over 40 years--buy a new "toy" and get one for the better half!! great concept, wish I would have thought of it!!
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Awesome find!!! lucky all the "hard parts" are there. Finding the rest of the left side stainless may be a bit tough
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Hey, judging from the smile on her face, you one smart dude. Good luck. Al K.
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! I'm so stoked you got that thing!!!
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! What a great collection!!!!
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! X2 what all the others have commented
Buy the girl a big ring (not piston) she's definately a keeper |
Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Son, you have one fine car collection! Your lady friend sounds like a definite "keeper" as well. Enjoy all while you can.
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! zach
glad you got it! the teasers you sent didnt show how perfect this thing is.. I love your ideas for modification.. most of which would go totally unnoticed.. didnt realize you needed a lower door hinge.. that will be the tough one? as for hoops quote.. I've gotta repeat it! see you at hershey! Quote:
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Thank you everyone!
I got it out again today and washed some of the dirt off... Girlfriend (Heidi) vaccuumed out the whole inside yesterday for me. Big news is that I got the hood to shut! (and got the Divco running!) the pass side hinges are bent... i got them close.. but ended up with only one bolted on to keep from bending the hood any worse... I'll fool with it more once i get the hood side off. ol'ron I was actually thinking about the lincoln trans with 28 or 29 tooth ford gears in it... save the "lincoln gears" for one of my light weight roadsters... but I'm thinking the actual overdrive unit on the lincoln trans may not be up to the pulling of a trailer? anyone have any experience? I have all the stainless... only thing actually missing is the rear door lock cylinder, as far as I can tell.. Also, does anyone know whats up with the door handles? why do they spring upward? Thanks alot for all of the replies everyone! Zach http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...y/IMG_9764.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...y/IMG_9772.jpg |
Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Hi Zach, You really scored big time finding that nice rare '39 Sedan Delivery! That nice find probably deserves to be kept as original as possible. Those other cars in your collection look very nice and interesting as well. Now I am a little concerned that I didn't see that '35 5W RS Coupe anywhere in the building :)
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Man that is sweet, congrates on the find . Totally awsome.
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I couldn't agree more regarding the documentation of this quite rare vehicle. If you aren't already a member of the Early Ford V8 Club perhaps you would like to join (and have the pleasure of seeing the local guys jaws drop). The club is a great fellowship and knowledge base to have available, and to be able to supply a complete set of photos would help others who research and build these wonderful cars, such a gift would be much appreciated by all. Congratulations. |
Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Thank you, everyone...
I will surely document ever step of the way... I have had a down payment on this thing for a month now... So I've been researching and not finding much of anything... I want to document all that I can seeing as this car is so original.... I will also save anything and everything that I may swap to be able to put it back to 100% stock in the future if I so desire... most of the changes will just be bolt on anyways... I wish it was just a little bit nicer condition... I would simply get it running and drive it as-is...mainly all 3 rain gutters the hood and the drivers door need major work.... as to the early ford V8 club... I joined earlier this year... JM... don't worry... the 35 is safe & sound tucked in the other garage ;) http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...operty/35a.jpg |
Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery! Outstanding find and a super collection. Vic
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