Vehicle Description
This 1937 Chevrolet Master Sedan Streetrod is one of those simple,
clean hotrods that's turn-key and ready to enjoy. With an uber-cool
Dark Emerald Green paint job, a comfortable custom interior with a
few creature comforts, and a strong 350 V8 under the hood, this
2-door streetrod sedan has a whole lot going for it. Chevy
streetrods don't get the respect their Ford counterparts do, but
with killer examples like this, maybe the tide is beginning to
turn?
Instead of dealing with unfinished projects and their associated
headaches, allow us to introduce you to this beautifully finished,
fully functional, 100% sorted and turn-key 1937 Chevy two-door.
There's not much you can do to improve the looks of these cars, and
the builder wisely retained everything that makes them so
attractive. Dig the bulging fenders, the running board design, the
light-green accent line that encircles the topside of the vehicle,
the super-cool art-deco headlights and blue-dot taillights, and the
subtle louvered grilles in the sides of the hood. For a 'big'
streetrod it looks fast just sitting still, a curb appeal that's
enhanced by the kicked-up, raked stance and oversized 'Old Style'
wheels that fill the big fenders. Big suicide doors, a Vee'd front
windshield, and an incorporated 'hump' trunk are all trademarks of
the year, and the upgraded paint color really makes this rod look
timeless. That Dark Emerald Green color is tasteful enough to
appease the pre-war enthusiasts, yet dark and sinister enough to
satisfy the rank-and-file hotrodder, and because they use modern
urethane paints it should look this good for years. Sure, it has
some signs of use and some minor imperfections can be spotted upon
closer examination, but when the paint was laid down on solid
bodywork several years ago, they didn't cut any corners, and the
results speak for themselves. The aforementioned light-green
pinstripe breaks up the dark green paint just enough and highlights
the original body moldings, and for contrast the chrome bumpers,
hood ornament, and drop-dead gorgeous waterfall grille shine up
beautifully. Is it perfect? No, it's been driven and enjoyed, but
that also means it's sorted and ready to rock. No disappointments
here.
No blankets or stuffy mohair seat covers inside, either. Instead,
it's a very tasteful beige fabric passenger compartment that could
almost pass original. The matching green strips in the front and
rear bench seats complement the exterior paint nicely, and the
beige-and-green scheme continues on the custom door panels, which
also featured custom Bowtie script. Plush green carpets neatly
insulate the cabin from road noise, and in keeping with the dual
contrasting color theme a beige headliner was expertly installed
above. The original dash was painted to match the body, and a
custom instrument bezel was fixed ahead of the driver's position
and filled with a set of S.S. White Technologies gauges that keep a
close eye on the engine. Thankfully the restorers didn't cut the
original dash up, leaving even the chrome accent strips and glove
box clock during the build, and a custom color-matched panel was
added underneath to house the Vintage Air R134a A/C system and
upgraded Alpine AM/FM/CD/AUX stereo. The options list rounds out
with a sporty Gant GT steering wheel mounted atop a tilt column, a
couple auxiliary charge ports, and the billet column shifter that
manages the TH350 3-speed automatic transmission below. Out back,
the spacious and utilitarian trunk looks pretty much the same as it
did when the car was new, and it's equipped with a spare tire and
jack set and the relocated battery.
Under the hood you'll find a familiar 350 cubic inch V8, and those
added cubic inches make this Chevy a pleasure to drive. It's topped
by an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and Edelbrick intake, there's a
set of Hedman long-tube headers at the flanks, and an HEI ignition
and modern alternator make it much more reliable. The firewall has
been painted to match the bodywork and the car is fitted with power
steering and power front disc brakes, and up front there's a big
radiator to keep it all cool. It's backed by a TH350 3-speed
automatic transmission feeding a Ford 8-inch rear end that hangs on
a set of beefy leaf springs out back, and the gearing inside is
capable of both off-the-line 'giddy up' and highway cruising alike.
A Camaro subframe was fitted up front, and there are upgraded
shocks and a big swaybar out back, so it really does ride like a
modern car. Twin stainless mufflers sound healthy but aren't
overbearing - making this car extremely friendly to drive long
distances - and one look at the solid undercarriage tells the story
of how well-kept this streetrod has been since it was built.
American Racing Torque Thrust 'Old Style' wheels look awesome on
just about every classic and these wear staggered 185/75/14 front
and 215/75/15 rear blackwall radials.
So, if you're tired of looking at other people's unfinished
projects and are the sort of hobbyist who would rather be driving
than tinkering, take another look at this '37 Chevy. It's a
beautiful car for not a lot of money, and it's ready to go today.
Call now!