The Ford Barn

Roffeman · 06-03-2013, 12:27 PM

After building the dual exhaust and adding white walls it was a pleasure to back it out of the garage. The old exhaust was hitting the frame resulting in some vibrations. All that is gone and a smooth running flathead with some heavenly tunes emanating from the shiny stainless tips greeted me this morning.

Some folks opted against whitewalls but…hey, this is MY car and I do whatever I want. The radial tires makes the car ride very smooth and ruts in the road are no longer a challenge.

All in all, the car is very tight and a joy to drive. While driving through town I saw the car in the reflection in the shop windows and damn…I look good driving it.

The 1939 caps looks great with the ripple design.

It is a little tall in the nose, I think I have to bring it down about two inches.

The office: Not only does it look good, it is very comfortable. What a difference from my ’32 five window.

A great start to the summer.

Bruce in southern OH · 06-03-2013, 12:28 PM

WOW, very nice,

Steves46 · 06-03-2013, 12:29 PM

Beautiful car!

Mart · 06-03-2013, 12:52 PM

Looking good, Rolf.

Mart.

Lawson Cox · 06-03-2013, 01:01 PM

Very nice. Wish it was mine.

SUHRsc · 06-03-2013, 01:06 PM

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Looks good!!

FL&WVMIKE · 06-03-2013, 01:22 PM

Those White Walls really make that '37 "POP" !
MIKE

fomocoloco · 06-03-2013, 01:28 PM

looks good, even w/ the walls of white.

Matt in Alameda · 06-03-2013, 01:58 PM

WOW! Very, very nice....Matt in Alameda

kiwitony · 06-03-2013, 02:59 PM

beautiful would look good parked next to my red 37 pickup. Tony.

Zeke...PA · 06-03-2013, 03:09 PM

What size tires ? Brand ? I just backed my Tudor out of the garage, but as you can see there is a long way to go. Zeke

jkeesey · 06-03-2013, 03:26 PM

Stop being so modest

FlatheadTed · 06-03-2013, 03:26 PM

very nice

jimTN · 06-03-2013, 04:04 PM

Red looks great on 37s!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Roffeman · 06-03-2013, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeke...PA

What size tires ? Brand ? Zeke

Cooker Classics, 600R16

Yes, I have heard horror stories about Cookers but I have never had any problem with them. I have probably gone through 7-8 sets, ranging from Firestone pie crusts, Silvertown Radials and now these bias looking radials.

Interesting fact: My local tire dealer installed them for me but they could not balance the wide fives as they do not have an adapter. Well, I forgot all about it and installed them "un-balanced"

I hit the freeway at 60 last night and... smooth sailing. I may not need to touch them at all and the wheels looks so nice without weights.

Also, installed a WA 1937 plate with a vintage frame:

Wait, there is more:

The Optima battery does not too sexy in the engine bay so I opted for the stealth solution:

Like so:

Vic Piano · 06-03-2013, 04:33 PM

I think just about anyone would look good driving that car, she’s a real beauty!

Henry/Kokomo · 06-03-2013, 06:06 PM

And, don't forget the blue dot tail light lenses. Great looking car!

Roffeman · 06-03-2013, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeke...PA

I just backed my Tudor out of the garage, but as you can see there is a long way to go. Zeke

Forgot to say, your car looks great. Love all '37's, maybe because they are different or something.

Voycey · 06-03-2013, 09:27 PM

Wow !!! It would be a hard choice between a 36 and 37 for the best nicest looking Henry made. In my opinion !!!

B-O-B · 06-03-2013, 09:39 PM

Fine looking ride not sure about the driver as I have never seen him.
Should you need to balance those wheels find someone with a bubble balancer.

cmbrucew · 06-03-2013, 09:49 PM

Roffeman

Beautiful car. Ford made 6 great looking cars. 35,36,37,39,40,41.

Bruce

Works good
Lasts long time

Phil · 06-03-2013, 10:19 PM

A beautiful car! It's your car and it is perfect!

Roffeman · 06-03-2013, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-O-B

Fine looking ride not sure about the driver as I have never seen him.
Should you need to balance those wheels find someone with a bubble balancer.

Good point, I think the car is holding up better than I am.

Noted on the bubble balancer, I used them when I was a mechanic many years ago. Worked great.

Roffeman · 06-03-2013, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil

It's your car and it is perfect!

I did not mean to come across as a smart *ss about the whitewalls, everybody has different taste and I respect other opinions.

Mike in AZ · 06-03-2013, 11:54 PM

great looking car...yep, convertible, red.....definitely needs those whitewalls...beautiful ride....so where's the pic of you in the reflection??.....lol....enjoy.....Mike

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cmbrucew

Roffeman

Beautiful car. Ford made 6 great looking cars. 35,36,37,39,40,41.

Bruce

Works good
Lasts long time

I agee

klicker · 06-04-2013, 03:35 AM

Beautiful car! I like the 39 'caps too!
And i vote yes for the whitewalls

Vic Piano · 06-04-2013, 05:39 AM

In my opinion, a Fat Fendered Ford without White Walls is like a day without sunshine...

Your '37 is OUTSTANDING!!!

cushman man · 06-04-2013, 03:25 PM

Looks very good I love it.

Lawson Cox · 06-04-2013, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-O-B

Fine looking ride not sure about the driver as I have never seen him.
Should you need to balance those wheels find someone with a bubble balancer.

Balance the hubs and tires together. Even a modern shop can do that. Or, take it to a place that can spin balance them on the car. Most truck places can do that.

41ford1 · 06-04-2013, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmbrucew

Roffeman

Beautiful car. Ford made 6 great looking cars. 35,36,37,39,40,41.

Bruce

Works good
Lasts long time

You left out one of my favorites. The 38 standard. The way the grille flows into the hood sides is perfect.

Admiral · 06-04-2013, 08:59 PM

STUNNING car, but I'm afraid we need more pictures!

felix37 · 06-04-2013, 09:12 PM

I love your car!! Thanks for posting those great pics!

Sid the Maineiac · 06-05-2013, 08:41 AM

Wow, great looking car!! Enjoy to the fullest!!

Roffeman · 06-05-2013, 10:46 AM

Thanks all you guys for positive comments, glad you like it. I am excited to be the custodian of this car. I look forward to many miles with it this summer.

Also, I am glad to see all the positive and helpful feedback even though I am pretty much a newbie here. I am sure I will have more questions as we go.

06-03-2013, 12:27 PM	#1
Roffeman Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: WA state, USA Posts: 39	1937 Cabriolet with walls of white After building the dual exhaust and adding white walls it was a pleasure to back it out of the garage. The old exhaust was hitting the frame resulting in some vibrations. All that is gone and a smooth running flathead with some heavenly tunes emanating from the shiny stainless tips greeted me this morning. Some folks opted against whitewalls but…hey, this is MY car and I do whatever I want. The radial tires makes the car ride very smooth and ruts in the road are no longer a challenge. All in all, the car is very tight and a joy to drive. While driving through town I saw the car in the reflection in the shop windows and damn…I look good driving it. The 1939 caps looks great with the ripple design. It is a little tall in the nose, I think I have to bring it down about two inches. The office: Not only does it look good, it is very comfortable. What a difference from my ’32 five window. A great start to the summer. __________________ Rolf

06-03-2013, 12:28 PM	#2
Bruce in southern OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Proctorville Posts: 1,582	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white WOW, very nice,

06-03-2013, 12:29 PM	#3
Steves46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lithia, FL Posts: 1,050	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white Beautiful car! __________________ If it aint broke, don't fix it!

06-03-2013, 12:52 PM	#4
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,754	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white Looking good, Rolf. Mart.

06-03-2013, 01:01 PM	#5
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white Very nice. Wish it was mine. __________________ 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".

06-03-2013, 01:06 PM	#6
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Hershey, PA Posts: 875	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Looks good!! __________________ -WANTED- Pre-War Speed Equipment Davies or Morrison Intake Manifold 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB 19AS cylinder heads

06-03-2013, 01:22 PM	#7
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white Those White Walls really make that '37 "POP" ! MIKE

06-03-2013, 01:28 PM	#8
fomocoloco Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 150	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white looks good, even w/ the walls of white.

06-03-2013, 01:58 PM	#9
Matt in Alameda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alameda, California Posts: 335	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white WOW! Very, very nice....Matt in Alameda

06-03-2013, 02:59 PM	#10
kiwitony Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Whangaparaoa New Zealand Posts: 263	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white beautiful would look good parked next to my red 37 pickup. Tony.

06-03-2013, 03:26 PM	#12
jkeesey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glenmoore Pa Posts: 1,644	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white Stop being so modest

06-03-2013, 03:26 PM	#13
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white very nice __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

06-03-2013, 04:04 PM	#14
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,509	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white Red looks great on 37s!!!!!!!!!!!!!

06-03-2013, 04:33 PM	#16
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white I think just about anyone would look good driving that car, she’s a real beauty! __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

06-03-2013, 06:06 PM	#17
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white And, don't forget the blue dot tail light lenses. Great looking car! __________________ Henry

06-03-2013, 09:27 PM	#19
Voycey Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gold Coast - Australia Posts: 34	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white Wow !!! It would be a hard choice between a 36 and 37 for the best nicest looking Henry made. In my opinion !!!

06-03-2013, 09:39 PM	#20
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 1,987	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white Fine looking ride not sure about the driver as I have never seen him. Should you need to balance those wheels find someone with a bubble balancer.

06-03-2013, 09:49 PM	#21
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,064	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white Roffeman Beautiful car. Ford made 6 great looking cars. 35,36,37,39,40,41. Bruce Works good Lasts long time

06-03-2013, 10:19 PM	#22
Phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bethany, Ok Posts: 382	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white A beautiful car! It's your car and it is perfect!

06-03-2013, 11:54 PM	#25
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white great looking car...yep, convertible, red.....definitely needs those whitewalls...beautiful ride....so where's the pic of you in the reflection??.....lol....enjoy.....Mike

06-04-2013, 03:35 AM	#27
klicker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 311	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white Beautiful car! I like the 39 'caps too! And i vote yes for the whitewalls

06-04-2013, 05:39 AM	#28
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white In my opinion, a Fat Fendered Ford without White Walls is like a day without sunshine... Your '37 is OUTSTANDING!!! __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

06-04-2013, 03:25 PM	#29
cushman man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Flowery Branch, GA Posts: 114	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white Looks very good I love it.

06-04-2013, 08:59 PM	#32
Admiral Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakland County, Michigan Posts: 562	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white STUNNING car, but I'm afraid we need more pictures!

06-04-2013, 09:12 PM	#33
felix37 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,093	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white I love your car!! Thanks for posting those great pics!

06-05-2013, 08:41 AM	#34
Sid the Maineiac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norridgewock,Maine Posts: 657	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white Wow, great looking car!! Enjoy to the fullest!!

06-05-2013, 10:46 AM	#35
Roffeman Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: WA state, USA Posts: 39	Re: 1937 Cabriolet with walls of white Thanks all you guys for positive comments, glad you like it. I am excited to be the custodian of this car. I look forward to many miles with it this summer. Also, I am glad to see all the positive and helpful feedback even though I am pretty much a newbie here. I am sure I will have more questions as we go. __________________ Rolf