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Phil · 11-27-2016, 05:55 PM

Hi guys, I have a friend over in Mena, AR that just bought a 1938 four door convertible. The top needs replaced. He contacted L-B, they have a top kit for a 1937 but not a 1938. L-B did know if the 37 and 38 were identical or not. I thought L-b new all about all old fords. There were only about 2400 of the 1938 four door convertibles built. Any one know if the 37 and 38 tops are the same? Thanks, Phil.

Vic Piano · 11-27-2016, 06:14 PM

I'm assuming that the car is a Convertible Sedan, not a Phaeton. the '38 - '39 Ford Book, (put out by the EFV8 Club) may be of some help. I replaced the top on my '39 Ford Convertible Sedan around twelve years ago, got it from a company in Queens, NY. CRS got me but, if you Google it, you should be able to find a number of companies that make them.

V8COOPMAN · 11-27-2016, 06:16 PM

I'd say....Hard to say! DD

1937

1938

Phil · 11-27-2016, 06:33 PM

Yes it is a convertible sedan. Yes hard to say but they sure look the same. Thanks for the replys

Vic Piano · 11-27-2016, 07:26 PM

Looks can be deceiving, especially with Ford Convertibles... In '38, there was (what I think was an option), where the side bars of the top, (from the "B" Pillar to the header bow) folded in, allowing you to open just the front of the top, and keep the rear portion up. Hopefully someone on the FordBarn has a '38 CS and can provide correct information.

Phil · 11-27-2016, 08:55 PM

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11-27-2016, 05:55 PM	#1
Phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bethany, Ok Posts: 382	38 four door convertible top questions Hi guys, I have a friend over in Mena, AR that just bought a 1938 four door convertible. The top needs replaced. He contacted L-B, they have a top kit for a 1937 but not a 1938. L-B did know if the 37 and 38 were identical or not. I thought L-b new all about all old fords. There were only about 2400 of the 1938 four door convertibles built. Any one know if the 37 and 38 tops are the same? Thanks, Phil.

11-27-2016, 06:14 PM	#2
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 38 four door convertible top questions I'm assuming that the car is a Convertible Sedan, not a Phaeton. the '38 - '39 Ford Book, (put out by the EFV8 Club) may be of some help. I replaced the top on my '39 Ford Convertible Sedan around twelve years ago, got it from a company in Queens, NY. CRS got me but, if you Google it, you should be able to find a number of companies that make them. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-27-2016, 06:16 PM	#3
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,114	Re: 38 four door convertible top questions I'd say....Hard to say! DD 1937 1938 __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

11-27-2016, 06:33 PM	#4
Phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bethany, Ok Posts: 382	Re: 38 four door convertible top questions Yes it is a convertible sedan. Yes hard to say but they sure look the same. Thanks for the replys

11-27-2016, 07:26 PM	#5
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 38 four door convertible top questions Looks can be deceiving, especially with Ford Convertibles... In '38, there was (what I think was an option), where the side bars of the top, (from the "B" Pillar to the header bow) folded in, allowing you to open just the front of the top, and keep the rear portion up. Hopefully someone on the FordBarn has a '38 CS and can provide correct information. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-27-2016, 08:55 PM	#6
Phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bethany, Ok Posts: 382	Re: 38 four door convertible top questions Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks