4 Door to 2 Door Conversion Questions

[GTX JOHN]

I am looking at a 64 Savoy Max Wedge Clone car to purchase.

The owner states that the conversion (4 to 2) is unable to be detected other than

the fender tag! It appears in the pics that the door is shorter and the

wheelbase is a couple of inches shorter as well.

I know these used to be a popular conversion some time ago.

Can anybody give me any input on if I should purchase it?

 

[R413]

Most guys take the doors and the rear post for the door out of a 2 door sedan and put it in the 4 door body. The roof and rear glass is the same. If they do quality work it should be a good car.

I would have him measure the length of the door, the length of the quarter panel, and the wheelbase. Then someone who owns a real one can measure their car. Then compare, you will find out quickly if it is shorter or not.

A 64 Plymouth car should have a 116” wheelbase

 

[#41]

I have no idea how you could be accurately advised without price and photos, other than it should be a bargain compared to an actual 2-door clone. If the dimensions are incorrect, it should be a steal compared to one.

 

[MIKESPOLARA]

There was a post on here some years ago of a member that did exactly this

 

[funnykarman]

look up on this site my 63 2door conversion altered . poly1963
Its a lot of work Hope this helps . His is an AFX style . John

 

[chooch]

I've seen people do 4 door conversion buy modifying & welding the rear doors in place instead of swapping parts from a sedan car & they will sometimes look a little weird or off which I'm guessing this is maybe what was done here??

 

[67charger383]

 

[GTX JOHN]

The car does not have the doors weld up = The car was sectioned and shortened.

It is on For Sale on this Forum under For Sale $24,000 64 Savoy and I am having a hard time making up my mind = If not a conversion - I would have already bought it. I just need some feedback on what people think?

 

[dartforforty]

The car does not have the doors weld up = The car was sectioned and shortened.

It is on For Sale on this Forum under For Sale $24,000 64 Savoy and I am having a hard time making up my mind = If not a conversion - I would have already bought it. I just need some feedback on what people think?

Do you have a link to this car.
I searched for it and no results
Ed

 

[moparmarks]

2dr and 4dr of the same model have the same wheelbase.

 

[GTX JOHN]

2dr and 4dr of the same model have the same wheelbase.

Yes but they are chopping down the 4 dr. Body and shortening it to make a 2 Dr.

 

[GTX JOHN]

Do you have a link to this car.
I searched for it and no results
Ed

I do not know how to do links but I just checked under cars for sale 64 Savoy 440 4 speed
and it is on 1st page. Seller does not mention that it was converted.

 

[moparmarks]

Yes but they are chopping down the 4 dr. Body and shortening it to make a 2 Dr.

Should not have to shorten it. 2dr sedan and 4dr sedan are the same length and wheelbase.

 

[dartforforty]

I do not know how to do links but I just checked under cars for sale 64 Savoy 440 4 speed
and it is on 1st page. Seller does not mention that it was converted.

Link
FOR SALE - 1964 Plymouth Savoy 440 4 Speed | For B Bodies Only Classic Mopar Forum

 

[66/440]

Should not have to shorten it. 2dr sedan and 4dr sedan are the same length and wheelbase.

Agree, when mine was done I used the front doors from a 2 door since they are longer. I have a Savoy and was able to find those doors. However, I could not find the rear side window and quarter section from a Savoy so used a '62 Dart and the rear door skins from the 4 door car. No need to shorten the wheelbase.

 

[MIKESPOLARA]

I do not know how to do links but I just checked under cars for sale 64 Savoy 440 4 speed
and it is on 1st page. Seller does not mention that it was converted.

If he did not mention it how do you know it's a conversion?

 

[MIKESPOLARA]

I am looking at a 64 Savoy Max Wedge Clone car to purchase.

The owner states that the conversion (4 to 2) is unable to be detected other than

the fender tag! It appears in the pics that the door is shorter and the

wheelbase is a couple of inches shorter as well.

I know these used to be a popular conversion some time ago.

Can anybody give me any input on if I should purchase it?

This is a great deal if you can get out to Wisconsin:
1965 Dodge Coronet 2 Door Post | Cars On Line.com | Classic Cars For Sale (cars-on-line.com)

Didn't think of it at the time but no max wedge in 65

 

[GTX JOHN]

If he did not mention it how do you know it's a conversion?

When we discussed the purchase = He was upfront with disclosing that.

 

[Big bill]

I have done two myself the four door cars are not all beat to crap like the two door cars it seems old people bought them! I find myself searching For them more so than any other model.

 

[barbee6043]

I have done two myself the four door cars are not all beat to crap like the two door cars it seems old people bought them! I find myself searching For them more so than any other model.View attachment 1156063View attachment 1156064View attachment 1156065View attachment 1156066

I find the four doors here in Tx, Just never find any 2 door donors!!!