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What is the difference between a 1936 Standard sedan v. a Master v. a Master Delux?

Just getting started with Chevy's, have been in Model T's for a few years, but would like to restore an old Chevy I have located. Thanks.

The Master and Master DeLuxe the same.Some just eleminate the word DeLuxe to shorten the name.In 1937 the Master name was used for the low priced series and Master DeLuxe for the top line.

The 1936 Standard was the low priced "economy" series.It had a 109" wheel base VS the 113" for the Master DeLuxe.All Standards had leaf front springs.M.D had the enclosed DuBonnet knee-action units ( a hand full of M.D. were sold with leaf springs).Standard used the new box section side rail frame M.D. had large YK mebers in the center.Standard had a light weight non-syncro transmission . M.D. had Syncromesh.Torque tube and rear end "lighter" on Standard.Engine same for both.Std. had 5 lug wheels, M.D. 6....Many of the Std. mechanical parts were one year items .The fenders and some other sheet metal were the same.M.D had three round gauges on dash Std. had two.The temperature gauge was an accessory on the Std.
The M.D., with good knee-action units was a very comforatble riding car.The leaf spring Standard was choppy riding - rode like cars of the early 1930's.

Both used the same engine, 206.7 C.I.D. inline 6 Cyl.
Mike

Excellent information! Nice to know I've come to the right place for help. What would you think a 1936 standard in good condition to be worth? On a 1-10 I'd say it is around a 7 or 8? Not totally factory specs but well done, mechanically sound, comfortable and presentable. Any help here would be appreciated before I do something stupid.

On the 36 standard, was this the only year that didn't have a temperature gauge? If you had a temp gauge " accessory " where would it go ? Is there any of the accessory temp gauges out there? Thanks

The value of the car (difficult to say with out seeing it) could be from $5000 to $8000 I would guess.Would take the car for a good trial ride before buying it and drive it at at least 50 MPH or more and see how bad it handles and/or vibrates.

The 1933 tru 1939 "cheap series" did not come with a temperature gauge.The 1937-39 had a place for it but a dummy blank in its place so installation of the gauge was easy.
In 1936 there was an accessory gauge unit.It matched the other instruments in color and mounted to the far left side of the dash.Required making a large hole in the dash.They come up on Ebay and large swap meets from time to time.

Great advice. I plan on taking it for a spin this weekend. Owner says it will go 55 to 60 and rides real smooth, no problem. Says at times it may pull a little to the right then left but usually goes straight ahead. On my T's that usually indicates steering linkage or king pin problems. Not sure what I'll see when I finally get under the car, but I think it has potential. Instrument panel leaves a lot to be desired, but what did they expect on the scaled down model? It is a four door and I'm kinda partial to the body style. Just wasn't sure how common or rare this Standard model was in the world of Chevys? Is there any place I can go to read up or do a quick study on the Standard '36 sedan? Thanks.

In 1936 There were 431,000 Std made and 500,00 Mst...11,142 Std 4 doors with out trunks and 46,760 with trunks.The trunk 2 door Standard was most common with 220,884.

...www.fillingstation.com ....sells reprints of shop and owners manuals,accessory booklet, and engineering feature book ...all good reading but will take too long to get.They also sell many replacement parts,so keep them in mind.Also if youpurchase the car joining the VCCA would be an asset.There are many fine ,active members in the D.FW area.

Send me your Email addres and I can send you some intresting info on the '36.

Chevgene,
Try this email address... howen123@aol.com

Would love to see what you have on the '36

Thanks!