Vehicle Description
You know that car you always see with the crowd around it at the
local cruise night? Well, this is it. Beautifully finished, this
1937 Ford 5-Window shows off what the ideal combination of
modifications and style can do to what was once just a
transportation appliance. Powered by a thumping 350 Ramjet V8 and
dressed in beautiful black matte paint over a slick steel body,
this '37 is the attention-grabber you've been searching for.
OK, so nobody will ever accuse the 1937 Fords of being ugly, so
that's probably why the guys who built this one left the sheetmetal
alone. No chopped top, no radical de-trimming, and no outrageous
paint job, just clean, honest Ford steel in the original shape. Of
course, fit and finish are worlds beyond what Henry could manage in
1937, even if he were willing to spend the money to get it to this
level. Look closely and you'll note a few mods, including the
shaved hood ornament and smooth deck lid, but nothing that
immediately jumps out as a custom touch. The body was smoothed and
finished to a very high standard before several coats of sinister
matte black paint was expertly applied, a shade that kicks up this
'37s tough-guy image even further. While they were at it, they gave
the grille and hood vents a coat of satin before outlining them in
bright chrome, and you'll love how it highlights the body's subtle
creases and curves. Tear drop headlights, OE taillights, and those
oversized Billet Specialties wheels tucked in perfectly into the
fenders all highlight the curves of the bodywork and the bumpers
were all deleted for a smoother look. Man, this is one sweet
streetrod!
The interior is the kind of place that you'd be happy to spend a
weekend or more, thanks to comprehensive upgrades that make it as
comfortable as a modern luxury car. Up front are late-model,
high-back buckets that fit nicely inside the cabin, although a rear
seat, carpet, and headliner was not installed over the
sound-deadening material, so the interior is begging for the new
owner's custom touches to finish it off. Upholstery is gray cloth,
so its bright and airy with a strong sense of style and it's plenty
comfortable for long-distance cruising. The original dash has been
reworked, and the stock instrument panel has been replaced with a
neat row of vintage Stewart Warner gauges for all the major
systems. A powerful A/C system is so neatly integrated in the
custom center panel that you'll have a hard time believing that
Ford wasn't building them this way in 1937. A gorgeous
leather-rimmed billet steering wheel lives atop a satin-finished
tilt column and that short Lokar shift lever below links to a TH350
3-speed automatic transmission. Under that slanting deck lid,
you'll find a surprisingly spacious trunk with a cleverly disguised
battery box and more sound-deadening material waiting to be covered
by carpets and panels of your choice.
The engine is a thumping, fuel injected GM Performance 350 cubic
inch V8 rated at 351HP, so you know it's powerful and reliable out
on the road. Fully dressed with lots of chrome, this will be part
of the reason for the crowd forming around this car. The Ramjet PFI
system atop a small block is a time-tested combination, and the
ceramic-coated headers feed a fresh Magnaflow dual exhaust system
that was built as much for sound as for performance, because this
car sounds amazing. There are polished and detailed pieces
everywhere you look, including the Walker radiator with electric
fans, and the Ron Francis wiring system is not only reliable but
also neat and tidy in the engine bay. The front suspension is
Heidts Mustang II set-up with coilovers and power front disc
brakes, while out back there are fresh shocks and a stock-style
rear end. The quality of the workmanship is evident everywhere you
look, and it has not been driven much since it was completed, so
even the painted chassis is bright, shiny, and clean. Even the
flashy Billet Specialties wheels and fat 225/45/17 front and
245/45/18 rear rubber don't seem to show much use at all.
Expertly engineered and beautifully finished, this is the car
you've been dreaming about adding to your collection. Call
today!
