Jim Lawler's 1939 Dodge Coupe

This Dodge Coupe was owned by the late Jim Lawler in the early 70's. It was obtained by swapping his A Ford Bucket for the 39 Dodge owned at the time by Frank DalSanto. It had originally been built up by a Victorian rodder. The rear mudguards had been moulded to the car and the front mudguards had received twin headlights and a custom grille, all work had been with lead making it a true early custom rod. The interior consisted of tuck & roll upholstery. The original type side valve 6 cyl engine had been fitted with a homemade log type twin carb manifold and headers. Sometime during Jim's ownership the car was involved in an accident and the front sheet metal  was demolished. 

After Jim's death the car was put in storage for a while before being bought by Jim's younger brother Malcolm Lawler. 

Specifications

Engine

Mopar side valve 6 cyl  with twin carbys and headers

Transmission

3 speed manual with floor shift

Differential

1939 Dodge

Front Suspension

1939 Dodge independent

Steering

1939 Dodge

Rear Suspension

1939 Dodge semi-eliptics

Body

1939 Dodge 5 window Coupe

Chassis

1939 Dodge stock

Brakes

1939 Dodge drums F & R

Wheels

16" Dodge wheels with Caps and whitewalls

Other Modifications

Body modifications as listed above including Nerf bars front & rear