Let's see your 1937 Ford

[TonyM]

Let's see your 1937 Ford.

There was a time when the 1937 Ford was considered an "ugly duckling" by some auto enthusiasts. I never held that opinion. And these days many have come to appreciate the beauty of the 1937 Ford. I love the beautiful art deco Zephyr influenced design of the 1937 Ford. My favorite pre-war Ford.

Please post a photo of your 1937 Ford car or truck. Thanks.

[Texaswino]

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[bill3337]

Here's one of mine when it was assembled in bare metal before painting. It has been wedge chopped a bit, so isn't so accepted here, but it will be a nice car when finished. I'm in the final stages of blocking now and will be house of kolor jet black when done.

[V8COOPMAN]

Interesting comparison...same body style. DD

[hotcoupe]

workhorse!

[uncle max]

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Grocery getter...

[hotcoupe]

uncle max, great looking car! is it blue or black, if blue which blue is it?
thanx,
tom

[flatford8]

I hope to get to it.

[flatford8]

More

[flatford8]

See.... Three peice puzzle.

[flatford8]

Found some more pieces under the couch!!

[Texaswino]

I prefer the lid lowered 1.5 inches

[TonyM]

Originally Posted by uncle max

Grocery getter...

Nice. I would be afraid of getting a grocery cart ding.

[3738]

Here is my all original, never restored 37 Standard Tudor, 60 hp

[38 coupe]

Here is my / dad's fordor touring just after the engine swap and then all put together.

[mercman from oz]

For further reading on 1937 Fords, please check out my Post on Australian 1937 Fords. There is some interesting reading and pictures.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=156729

[OhioRick]

This is a long distance runner. 8BA with original drivetrain. 35 Ford cream color.

[Zeke...PA]

Here is mine with after market headlights, which I changed to original. Zeke

[FL&WVMIKE]

ZEEK ..........................
Good call. Thoses aftermarket ones look General Motorsish and were ugly.
MIKE (mikeburch)

[corvette8n]

Originally Posted by OhioRick

This is a long distance runner. 8BA with original drivetrain. 35 Ford cream color.

Nice looking coupe, I like the color

[smross]

Mostly original paint and interior. 286 inch motor by Lowry's in NH.

[mramc1]

My v8-60 sedan.

[GB SISSON]

Maybe this isn't what you had in mind... But it's been a trusty worker here for six or seven years now. Edit: and why is this a thumbnail?

[Robert/Texas]

Here's my unrestored '37 fordor humpback.

[bluesman]

Here is mine old barn find

[my4dv8]

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Found this for a buddy , one owner 60000 Mls , a little bit of filler ( well quite a lot) around the lower trunk panel. chassis and motor done many moons ago. Motor runs super quiet, not driven in 30 yrs.as original as they come.

[my4dv8]

We have owned and driven this one over 30 yrs dated in it kids grew up in it. So essentially it's now a one owner car. All flathead ,though pretty modified.

[36coupe]

37 styling is one of the best, especially the taillights.

[37 Cab]

Here is mine.. Original except for juice brakes, wheels, springs and dropped axle.
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[rockfla]

Been a family member for 49 of the 50 years of my life. Dear Old Dad and Woodie

[TonyM]

Nice Cars. Thanks for posting guys.

[Walt Dupont--Me.]

Originally Posted by uncle max

Grocery getter...

Hey Max. Does that 37 have that engine in it that I had a pic of in your shop a few yr's ago. If so could you post a pic of the engine in the 37? Thanks Walt

[1931 flamingo]

50+ years ago up til about 10 yrs ago I used to think they were ugly ducklings. I'm even starting to like the 38-39 standards now.
Paul in CT
ps I had one back around 59 or 60.

[LBs 37V8]

My grandfather's '37. A basket case for over 30 yrs. Still mostly original

[Old Henry]

My dad has always said that Chrysler stole the design for the PT Cruiser from Ford's 37. What do you think?

My aunt with my uncle's 37 in 1945:



Modern PT Cruiser:



Whadaya think?

[TonyM]

That trim on the fender skirt is from a 1941 Buick.

[Kube]

I am posting these photos for my faraway friend Chris. Chris (aka: SWOOPNZ) had purchased this car right in my "back yard", here in Wisconsin and had it shipped to his stomping grounds in New Zealand.
Chris WILL get this car looking beautiful. He has a long track record of doing so with others he has "snatched away" from us boys here in the USA.
I am proud of Chris in his perseverance and his obvious courage to tackle challenges many would be too frightened to take on.

[FlatheadTed]

I am working on this 79.000 mile 37 not driven for nine years due to perceived vapour lock .
More here on this link

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...ight=1937+ford

[1948 sedan]

My 1937 Pickup,,,,,,

[TonyM]

1937 Ford De Luxe Fordor

[BillB]

Here's mine.. BillB

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[TonyM]

At the Hobart, Indiana, Car Show/Cruise Night, July 15, 2015. Regional Group 69 of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America has its July meeting at this show every year.

[petehoovie]

'37 Deluxe Fordor Touring Sedan....

[39topless]

Originally Posted by Robert/Texas

Here's my unrestored '37 fordor humpback.

Please do not restore that car. Change the oil , fill with gas, wash and wax ok.

[swoopNZ]

I don't know that the '37 coupes or convertibles were ever considered " ugly ducklings" back in the day.
The '37 frontal styling was influenced by the Lincoln Zephyrs and was ( is ) quite pleasing to the eye.
The problem lay with the sedans, especially the flatbacks which seemed a little stubby.
I think Bob Gregorie and Edsel Ford would have preferred to lengthen the sedan bodies a little ( or even the rear fenders like they did with the '38 standard sedans ) to at least give the impression of a longer car. However Henry had the final say.
Only my opinion you understand.

[TonyM]

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Originally Posted by petehoovie

My '37 Deluxe Fordor Touring Sedan....

Nice.

Thanks for posting.

[BrianCT]

Two nice ones in CT today. The sedan is Don 's from R.I.

[rg130]

Here's my 37 Standard coupe.

[Robert/Texas]

39TOPLESS

Not to worry, I’ll never try to restore that car. I’m going on 81 and bought the car 5-1/2 years ago because it is near clone (only difference color) of my first car which I bought for $175 in 1950. I got my driver’s license with that car.

The car has 61.5k miles on it and cruises great at 65 and I’m sure it would go lot faster. I have all of the receipts for the car including the one for the original license and registration along with the original license plates.

All of the gauges work except for the trip odometer and the electric clock. The engine is quiet and runs strong but burns lots of oil.

Robert

[deeprock]

Here's mine. The very beginning of a long resto.

[TonyM]

Originally Posted by rg130

Here's my 37 Standard coupe.

Nice. what a beauty.

[reistertownraysneice]

This beautiful 1937 Ford belongs to my Uncle. It is a 2014 Rouge Award winner. From what I understand, it is rare to see one like this, and I am so proud of my Uncle who did such an outstanding job of restoring it!

[TonyM]

Originally Posted by reistertownraysneice

This beautiful 1937 Ford belongs to my Uncle. It is a 2014 Rouge Award winner. From what I understand, it is rare to see one like this, and I am so proud of my Uncle who did such an outstanding job of restoring it!

Can't see the photo.

Friend, a "Rouge Award" winning car is an unrestored original.


Try posting again; would love to see your Uncle's car.

[reistertownraysneice]

Sorry the photo didn't make it, I'm trying to post it again ...this time as an attachment. I'm very new to the forum, so please excuse me and my lack of knowledge about the difference between restored and unrestored original re the Rouge Award. I'm still learning and I'm still very proud of my uncle!

Hope this time you can see the photo.

[TonyM]

Originally Posted by reistertownraysneice

Sorry the photo didn't make it, I'm trying to post it again ...this time as an attachment. I'm very new to the forum, so please excuse me and my lack of knowledge about the difference between restored and unrestored original re the Rouge Award. I'm still learning and I'm still very proud of my uncle!

Hope this time you can see the photo.

Looks great. Thanks for posting. Your Uncle has a very nice Ford.

[Mark's 37]

Here is mine, only had a week now.

[TonyM]

My 1937 Ford De Luxe Fordor with Ford Tri-Motor Airplane at Lansing Municipal Airport (IGQ), Lansing, IL, July 18, 2015. This airport was built in 1927 by the Ford Motor Company to facilitate the sale of the Ford Tri-Motor Airplane.

[TonyM]

Originally Posted by Mark's 37

Here is mine, only had a week now.

What a nice car Mark.

[Mike in Mass]

Originally Posted by Mark's 37

Here is mine, only had a week now.

That looks BADASS Mark ! love the stance !

[Mark's 37]

Thanks, Mike. The 37 is a completely stock survivor with original paint and interior. Still has mechanical brakes and the engine hasn't been apart. Best guess is it has about 70k miles. New Coker period correct tires, distributor was done by Bubba's, a rebuilt generator, new brakes, fluids, hoses and belts, etc. It is tempting to consider a drop front axle, some cool wheels and tires, hydraulic brakes but I am going to leave it as it is for the time being.

Update 12/17/15: I thought I should edit this description now that I have had the car for several months. The paint is about 70% original as the rear fenders, decklid, a portion of the hood have been redone albeit a long time ago. The engine had a main bearing-like clunk so when I pulled the motor to replace the clutch I took off the pan and heads. Found one piston had been replaced, not the rod, and the cylinder is sleeved. All the rods and main caps still had safety wires and the crank/rod journals are standard as well as the pistons. Currently rebuilding.

[DavidG]

My cabriolet.

[Mark's 37]

David G., Nice car. The interior work is great.

[TonyM]

David G, that car is scrumptious. Thanks for posting.

[37 Cab]

Love it!! These cars are getting hard to find. Yours is the nicest example I have seen.. Mine for sure takes second to yours. Nice job!!
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[bob miller]

a french 37 in france in the 80's


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attach...1&d=1438862843

[48 coupe]

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Good looking . Kinda like the front bumper.

[AlaskanMatt]

This may be the only running '37 coupe in Alaska. Not sure but I have not seen any others.

[buddridge]

My 37

[Alaska Jim]

AlaskanMatt, saw your car at the show-n-shine. tried to find out who owned it. always liked the 37 coupe's. the car looks much better in person than in the picture you posted. it is very well done. I have never seen your car before. I have the green chopped and channeled '30 coupe with the y-block in it. it was parked at the opposite end of the field from yours. maybe I will get to meet you some time. I live out between Palmer and Wasilla.---Jim

[bob miller]

Originally Posted by bob miller

a french 37 in france in the 80's


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attach...1&d=1438862843

the same car now

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attach...1&d=1440431995

[37Benny]

http://imcdb.org/vehicle_320739-Ford...k-79-1937.html I got a 1 and 192 chance of this being my truck. Benny

[38 coupe]

Do you have any more pictures of the ton and half panel? I am fascinated by larger panel trucks.

[Mark's 37]

Bob Miller, yours is nearly identical to mine. Nicely done. Have you lowered the front somehow? A drop axle? Also, what are the tire sizes front and rear. I would like to replicate your 37's stance. Thanks.

[37Benny]

Originally Posted by 38 coupe

Do you have any more pictures of the ton and half panel? I am fascinated by larger panel trucks.

I do but i can't seem to post pics here? Benny

[TonyM]

Welcome Capsacto from Northern California.

Let's see some photos of your 1937 Ford.

My 1937 Ford won 1st Place in the pre-1990 Unrestored "Survivor" class
at my hometown car show last month.

Members of FordBarn: Let's see your 1937 Ford.

[felix37]

Here's mine!

[Capsacto]

Hey Tony, thanks for the welcome! Here are a couple pics of my '37. Hope I get these attached correctly.



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[oneoldtruckguy]

Here nis a 1937 Standard Coupe I just found this week here in Montana. Was driven to this spot between 20-25 years ago. Keys still min the ign. It has the straightest body I have ever seen. No dings, No dents and its solid. Good floors! 32,000 original miles! Makes me sick they just left it sit. Still in Great shape thanks to the dry Montana climate.

[TonyM]

Went to take a look at this 1937 Ford Tudor earlier this year. Pretty much complete but needs a lot of help. I took a pass.

[Pat/Ohio]

This '37 Club Cabriolet belongs to a friend of mine in our R.G. 141. Washington Blue. I would love to have it in my garage! Pat

[DONUT]

Here is my 33,000 mile original survivor ............ original everything ......... was I lucky ....... or what ?

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by DONUT

Here is my 33,000 mile original survivor ............ original everything ......... was I lucky ....... or what ?

Or what! You were 'blessed'! You must have the 'X' Factor going for you.

What a great car that is!!! Jealousy is a terrible thing....

[TonyM]

Originally Posted by DONUT

Here is my 33,000 mile original survivor ............ original everything ......... was I lucky ....... or what ?

Awesome. Thanks for posting

[Mark's 37]

Originally Posted by DONUT

Here is my 33,000 mile original survivor ............ original everything ......... was I lucky ....... or what ?

Wow...that is a great car! Really nice.