Bear Metal Kustoms

1939 Dodge Business Coupe

  • Front end of the Dodge on the pier in Morro Bay.
  • Another shot of the Dodge on the pier.
  • A look at the interior of the Dodge business coupe.
  • Dashboard and steering wheel of the Dodge.
  • Another look at the dashboard and steering wheel of the Dodge.
  • The Dodge coupe in front of the shop.
  • The new steering wheel going in.
  • A photo of the Dodge in the air and the new brakes.
  • The other side of the Dodge.
  • Dodge with the engine out.
  • Dodge waiting for a new motor.
  • Interior work going on in the Dodge.
  • Steering wheel before taken out.
  • Engine. Gone.
  • Original engine in the Dodge.
  • A look at the original interior.
  • Closeup of the original engine.
  • Here it is, as it came to Bear Metal Kustoms.

Work Done:

Used in the movie "The Big Sleep" by Warner Bros. with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Motor and Trans swap, 9" rear end installed, upgrade to disc brakes, power steering and tilt column added. In the back of the car we took out the package tray and installed a custom rear seat. Also put in new carpet, and installed a full stereo. The owner is driving the car as is, no body work for now.

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