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If the 37 and 38 business coupes and sedans share the same fender, why are the various skirts advertised only for 38s?

The 1937 and 1938 fender skirts are the same and for all body styles. The advertiser dosen't know what is correct I guess. Ask him.
The 1937 rear fenders are slightly flatter than 1938 fenders but the wheel opening are the same. The wheel opening for a 1939 is also the same as a 1937-38.
The rear tread was increased in 1938 (wheels farhter apart) thus the reason for the deeper 1938 fender.

If you found a vendor selling accurate OEM reproduction skirts I would appreciate their contact info.

me too.

They make them here in Australia. I don't know why. I mean really how many 38 Chevrolets are left which would want fender skirts; about three.

The 1937 and 1938's with Holden bodies and sold in Australia may have had different rear fenders because the bodies were different.

I would like to know if either of the fender skirts sold by Chevs of the 40s are correct for a 1940?

The 1940 skirts are a one year only very universal looking skirt. The present Chevs of the 40's catalog shows two different tear drop skirts. Either one looks proper for a 1940. Would be intresting to know what the difference is. I thinnk I would go for the more expensive one.

I have a pair of original fender skirts in Gunmetal, and a pair of aftermarket skirts that are supposed to fit '38's...however, they are drastically different in just about every way.....

The 1937-38 skirts fit with in the wheel opening. The tear drops for 1940 fit on the out side of the fender and cover most of the flat part of the fender.

That would explain the differences....I don't like the way fender skirts look on my '38....The only skirts I like are the short ones commonly found on ladies with long legs.

Tiny and Solafide, with the express reservation that I am not vouching for this company or their product, knowing no more than what I read on the website, this is what inspired my question: http://www.vintagepartsclub.com/1937-39/

Are you referring to the first two listed? The "teardrop" style? I didn't see other skirts on the site. If so they are the same universal lap skits everyone sells & not accurate OEM style skirts. Thanks for the reply.

As one who does not own a 37-40, I think skirts on a 37-40 don't look so good. The open look, with the wheel showing, is a much better one to me.

1941 skirts look just ok as long as the chrome piece from the rocker molding to the skirt is in place. They also look like crap without that piece. Just my opinion.

The 42-48 fleet-line skirts look just fine. Especially with all the moldings in place.

I think that for the 1949-54 skirts are a must. That is one ugly wheel opening without them.

If you're going to put skirts on a 37-40 you might as well go all the way with the trashy look and install a Fulton as well. The best place to put them is in the trunk. That way you can show that you have such an accessory. Again, just my opinion.

Sometimes more is less.

Charlie

I would never argue with an expert. Nor would I put skirts on. I had an unfortunate accident with my fender and in my search for a replacement, came across that ad. It seemed to poke a hole in my understanding that a 37-38 fender would be suitable, hence the inquiry. Glad to know I'm not the only one who would rather see as much of those expensive tires as possible.

I like fender skirts and had them on all of my cars except the 1957 Nomad. The half covered tear drop wheel opening and the ease of cleaning the white waalls were a factor of not installing them. Had the skirts for it for over 20 yead and sold them last year..

I personally can't wait to get a Fulton or Peckat visor and original style skirts, I think they look great. Isn't it great having different tastes, that is probably why they were accessories and not standard.
Mike A

Show me a guy who likes Fultons and skirts on a 1940 and I'll show you a guy who probably skipped art class -any art class -, still thinks a DA hair style is cool, wears wing-tips, gets his protection from filling station vending machines. and is quite satisfied by drinking Blue Ribbon.

Of course "Mike A" may be an exception. Just maybe.

Charlie

I like skirts, don't like Fultons, don't have hair or wing tips.

I'm probably a typical skirt & Fulton(Peckat if available) guy though I'm talking mainly about my 38. I do wear cap toes(waxed to a mirror), use much hair treatment, actually favor styles from the 30s & 40s including fedoras. I enjoy an occasional Cuervo Silver Tradicional, but really do not drink beer and here's the twist, I love the Word of God aka the Bible.
Thats me, what a combo ha?
Mike A

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I purchased the skirts from this car a few years back. This picture displays the truly regal look of a 38 coupe with the streamline skirts.

Who makes them here is Aus?

Im after a set

They are supplied by Rare Spares Capalaba Qld. They list them on E-Bay. Just run up 1938 Chevrolet rear wheel spats.

Thanks Tez

I like the look of the fulton visor. Not so much the skirts. But I do not hate them or the people who have them.