1939 Plymouth coupe

I'm looking at a 39 Plymouth Coupe for very cheap. I like the separate headlights like the '37 has as opposed to the square, in fender lights of the 39. Will a '36 to '38 complete 'nose' swap on to a 39? Thank you.

Not sure, but I don't think so. I do know the 39's have a completely different front suspension, but no idea on the sheet metal. If all else fails you could relocate the head lamps and close up the holes in the fenders.

yea just take the headlights you like and cut n weld em into the fenders you have now a hole lot less work

Guna be tough welding a set of 38 headlights onto a 39 fender/grill.

I believe the 38 nose will fit on a 39, the basic business coupe body shell is the same from 37 through 39, except the windshield area, at least doors and trunk lids interchange. You will likely have to modify the fender to running board location, the 38 running board bolts to the back edge of the fender and a 39 the fender bolts on top of the running board. You will also likely need to use the 38 radiator support because the fenders mount differently. If you have a whole 38 nose, I'd give it a try.

Maybe I should point out I run a welding shop, I can put nearly anything I want nearly any place I want. Its only metal. Gene

Thanks for the reply's. It has a nice nose on it now, didn't see the point in cutting it up. I just like everything about the '38 front end better, lights, grille, shell & fenders. I'd looked at various pics & could see the belt line, hinges, roof shape were basically the same between the 38/39. I thought I'd see if anyone had done it before I started trying to track down a 38 nose. Thanks!

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Guna be tough welding a set of 38 headlights onto a 39 fender/grill.

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No need to weld them on, they bolt on. Used to have a 38 at one time.