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barn find t · 10-14-2010, 12:26 PM

38Coupe - Really nice fordor! I like it alot.

I've been considering buying this '38. Merc V8 & Juice Brakes

SimonSez · 10-14-2010, 04:46 PM

Here's a couple of pics of my '38 Standard Coupe ...

TAYLOR · 10-15-2010, 03:16 PM

Here is my 38 Deluxe that I used to have.

Retrorod · 10-18-2010, 10:56 AM

I recall my weekly visits to Bel-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Illinois in the '50s and early '60s. Many of these cars ended up on this little dirt "bullring" thrashing it out for a couple bucks or a cheap throphy. Now THAT was motor racing at it's best but unfortunately...many of these cars met their fate there.

kiwi · 10-23-2010, 08:03 PM

this one is sitting beside my house and although initially I was going to put 37 sheetmetal on it the 38 style has actually grown on me .

3738 · 10-24-2010, 05:26 PM

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My favorite looking Ford is my 38 Standard Coupe. I think the standard grille is very Art Deco.

I also think my 37 Standard Tudor slant back looks nice as well.

Still don't get how to post pics or I would.

Sanford Graham · 11-10-2010, 09:12 AM

They all have that special look. I Lovem all

wildturkey46 · 11-10-2010, 09:27 AM

my friends 38 on the "topless tour" to CA, flathead powered cruising the mountains.

sturgis 39 · 11-10-2010, 10:04 AM

A friend of mine has a 38 cabriolet for sale on e-bay right now. It has a camper trailer included. They are painted to match. The only thing wrong is the sbc. It is a nice car.

There where two 37 ford coupes running around town when I was in High School. I loved them. One was in primer and the other was brown. The primer one had the sides of the hood removed so you could see the flathead. The other one had red wheels with white walls.

FL&WVMIKE · 11-10-2010, 01:07 PM

I think that the guys, who chop the '37-9 models, MAKE them ugly. Even that black convertible has been "uglified".
MIKE

Mr 42 · 11-11-2010, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL&WVMIKE

I think that the guys, who chop the '37-9 models, MAKE them ugly. Even that black convertible has been "uglified".
MIKE

Maybe so, but he beutified it by lowering the chassie, Even '37-9 models look nice close to mother earth

Lawson Cox · 09-02-2012, 01:29 PM

No prettier Ford ever built than the 34 Roadster, Bar none.

TonyM · 09-02-2012, 03:11 PM

Always loved the 1937s and 1938s.

TM

FL&WVMIKE · 09-02-2012, 04:00 PM

I have to confess to not liking the 1937-38 Fords, in the past. Now, I really like them. I don't know what changed about them.
Some of the ugliest hot rods are modified '37-'38 models. They do not lend themselves to be modified, in my opinion.
MIKE

Vic Piano · 09-02-2012, 04:05 PM

I wouldn't throw back any "Fat Fendered" Ford!

Highboy34 · 09-02-2012, 05:17 PM

I restored this one over 30 years ago. Lots of NOS parts, much easier to find then. Great driver.

Highboy34 · 09-02-2012, 07:19 PM

I still have some 37-8 doodads left from that old restoration, canister-type oil filters, fuel pump stands, maybe a hood spear, doorhandles, headlight parts, 68-9350 fuel pumps (replaceable valves, high inlet-low outlet), an original convertible top boot, radiator winter shield, maybe other stuff too. If anyone is interested, email me at [email protected].

Vic Piano · 09-04-2012, 07:34 AM

That is a beautiful car; I like the locking hood ornament, nice accessory!

Fe26 · 09-05-2012, 08:17 PM

Ahhhh, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. In my opinion the team that designed the 1938 Ford got as close to perfection in the Art Deco styling stakes as it is possible to get.

The modernist architect Mies Van de Rohe coined the term "Less is more" and this could be aptly applied to the '38' design. The coupe is more attractive than the sedan, the convertable also.

My understanding of the term "Ugly Duckling" was it refered to the Club Coupe. Once such a moniker is used to descibe something, those with little imagination, or who want to parrot the latest 'Buzz Words' latch onto the idea, and then begin to refer to anything in the same year or class regardless of it's style, as "The Ugly Duckling".
Time has proved the parrots wrong.

sturgis 39 · 09-06-2012, 03:49 AM

I had a 38 two door while in school. It was my first flathead. I loved that car. I now have a 39 Standard two door. It runs good. I think the mechanical brakes on the 38 were just as good as the hydraulic brakes on the 39. I wanted a 39 deluxe but now I like the standard better. The standard look has grown on me.

10-14-2010, 12:26 PM	#41
barn find t Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 26	Re: 37/38 Ford Cabriolets 38Coupe - Really nice fordor! I like it alot. I've been considering buying this '38. Merc V8 & Juice Brakes __________________ You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do. Henry Ford Click Here: 'The Barn Find T'

10-18-2010, 10:56 AM	#44
Retrorod Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 3	Re: 37/38 Ford Cabriolets I recall my weekly visits to Bel-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Illinois in the '50s and early '60s. Many of these cars ended up on this little dirt "bullring" thrashing it out for a couple bucks or a cheap throphy. Now THAT was motor racing at it's best but unfortunately...many of these cars met their fate there.

10-24-2010, 05:26 PM	#46
3738 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 287	Re: 37/38 Ford Cabriolets Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My favorite looking Ford is my 38 Standard Coupe. I think the standard grille is very Art Deco. I also think my 37 Standard Tudor slant back looks nice as well. Still don't get how to post pics or I would.

11-10-2010, 09:12 AM	#47
Sanford Graham Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 8	Re: 37/38 Ford Cabriolets They all have that special look. I Lovem all

11-10-2010, 10:04 AM	#49
sturgis 39 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lead. South Dakota Posts: 963	Re: 37/38 Ford Cabriolets A friend of mine has a 38 cabriolet for sale on e-bay right now. It has a camper trailer included. They are painted to match. The only thing wrong is the sbc. It is a nice car. There where two 37 ford coupes running around town when I was in High School. I loved them. One was in primer and the other was brown. The primer one had the sides of the hood removed so you could see the flathead. The other one had red wheels with white walls.

11-10-2010, 01:07 PM	#50
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: 37/38 Ford Cabriolets I think that the guys, who chop the '37-9 models, MAKE them ugly. Even that black convertible has been "uglified". MIKE

09-02-2012, 01:29 PM	#52
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: 37/38 Ford Cabriolets No prettier Ford ever built than the 34 Roadster, Bar none. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

09-02-2012, 04:00 PM	#54
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: 37/38 Ford Cabriolets I have to confess to not liking the 1937-38 Fords, in the past. Now, I really like them. I don't know what changed about them. Some of the ugliest hot rods are modified '37-'38 models. They do not lend themselves to be modified, in my opinion. MIKE

09-02-2012, 04:05 PM	#55
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 37/38 Ford Cabriolets I wouldn't throw back any "Fat Fendered" Ford! __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-02-2012, 07:19 PM	#57
Highboy34 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boerne, TX Posts: 142	Re: 37/38 Ford Cabriolets I still have some 37-8 doodads left from that old restoration, canister-type oil filters, fuel pump stands, maybe a hood spear, doorhandles, headlight parts, 68-9350 fuel pumps (replaceable valves, high inlet-low outlet), an original convertible top boot, radiator winter shield, maybe other stuff too. If anyone is interested, email me at [email protected].

09-04-2012, 07:34 AM	#58
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 37/38 Ford Cabriolets That is a beautiful car; I like the locking hood ornament, nice accessory! __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-05-2012, 08:17 PM	#59
Fe26 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 949	Re: 37/38 Ford Cabriolets Ahhhh, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. In my opinion the team that designed the 1938 Ford got as close to perfection in the Art Deco styling stakes as it is possible to get. The modernist architect Mies Van de Rohe coined the term "Less is more" and this could be aptly applied to the '38' design. The coupe is more attractive than the sedan, the convertable also. My understanding of the term "Ugly Duckling" was it refered to the Club Coupe. Once such a moniker is used to descibe something, those with little imagination, or who want to parrot the latest 'Buzz Words' latch onto the idea, and then begin to refer to anything in the same year or class regardless of it's style, as "The Ugly Duckling". Time has proved the parrots wrong.

09-06-2012, 03:49 AM	#60
sturgis 39 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lead. South Dakota Posts: 963	Re: 37/38 Ford Cabriolets I had a 38 two door while in school. It was my first flathead. I loved that car. I now have a 39 Standard two door. It runs good. I think the mechanical brakes on the 38 were just as good as the hydraulic brakes on the 39. I wanted a 39 deluxe but now I like the standard better. The standard look has grown on me. __________________ IF IT CAN NOT BE FIXED WITH BLASTING WIRE, JB WELD OR DUCT TAPE ---IT CAN NOT BE FIXED Do not get me started on the stupidity of ethanol. I think one of the monitors is from Iowa and he will delete the thread.