Re: Don’s 1937 (120) 138CD Deluxe Touring Limo

Posted by DM37 On 2024/4/16 22:43:27

Don,

You have the correct heater. The one shown is labelled as a senior deluxe (those horizontal trim pieces that go on the doors are the giveaway), which is accurate for the "stepped up" 138CD...the 138CD falls upward of the standard 120 "junior" designation into the senior category...a truly unique beast that lives between the junior and senior worlds.

You have the auxiliary single (vs dual) defroster outlet on that defroster fan...again, a priced option for your vehicle. Dual defrost was a priced option for 1937 senior deluxe (typically Super8 or twelve) with two clamshell defroster deflectors up on the dash.

This full-up senior deluxe was offered as a priced option in model year 1937, but became more popular in 1938-1939, which corroborates your observations of its configuration.

So, in short, your heater configuration is correct for your model. If you want a credentialed discussion, Bob Supina has the backstory for 1937, but I wanted to give you the "Cliff Notes" (dated myself as a geezer) version.

I am restoring 3 full senior deluxe heaters with dual defrost currently...I will retain 1 for my vehicle, but the other two are emerging soon if you run into issues with yours.

Do you have the defrost duct underdash sheet metal adapter that connects the round flexible defrost duct pipe (coming from the defrost motor) to the bottom of the pot metal clamshell on the dash? If so, I'd like to get some photos/dimensions...no one has these and I am contemplating fabricating some faithful repros...should fit both junior and seniors.

Cheers...Dan M.