Conveyorman

I have a 38 Olds that was just involved in a freak accident. Tire broke off of pickup truck and nailed center of it. Do you know where I can find replacement front end for it? I’ve attached photo of my car and photo of parts I believe I need that I found online. Mine actually had the V8 style grille parts photo is of the 6 cylinder style, do you know if the 6 cylinder style would fit with my hood properly?

Oldsguy

Seeing how your car is customized there may be some more body work required to make that grill fit completely but yes the gril you showed looks right.

Charlie Jones

My 1941 Olds parts book shows the following groups the same (S) or different (D) between six and eight models.
The numbers are in reference to the photo below.
1.221 S
1.262 six only
1.265 D
1.266 D
1.285 D
1.286 D
8.125 D

While most of the numbers are different, it almost looks like the whole thing might fit.
Maybe with careful measurement you can tell better.
If you did have to modify some pieces to make it fit, it wouldn't matter anyway , it's a street rod.

Conveyorman

The front nose photo I included was just that only a photo, it wasn't for sale. Any idea where I might find any or all of these parts for sale? All I've been able to track down is a grille none of the other parts.

Greg Rogers

That is a shame. Good luck!

Olds64

Bummer. I hope you can find the parts you need.

I moved your thread to Parts Wanted.

Charlie Jones

I hope the other guy had good insurance.
There is a grille on E-Bay;
https://www.ebay.com/itm/23394845626...91c958f4b2206b
A good bodyman may be able to straighten the steel parts.
Here is a couple of photos of '38s

F 38 six cylinder;



1938 L38 eight cylinder

oldcutlass

Look on Hemmings and possibly contact the Olds Club and the National Antique Olds Club.

PapaTed

I ran across this site, And I think I just bought this car today. Please get a hold of me. I’d like to know more about the car.


Ted Curtis 419-466-4916
im in Toledo, Ohio

redoldsman

Run a part wanted ad in the National Antique Olds Club (NAOC) newsletter.

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Ancient Iron

What does a 37 Plymouth have to do with a'38 Olds???

deaddds

Pfffft, they're practically identical....