1937 CHEVROLET CHEVY CABRIOLET CONVERTIBLE REST-MOD Z28TPI LB9 V8 RHIENBECK SHOW
1937 Chevrolet Other Cabriolet
Technical specifications of Chevrolet Other 1937 | |
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Price: | - |
Item location: | Wappingers Falls, New York, United States |
Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Other |
SubModel: | Cabriolet |
Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | REST-MOD CUSTOM |
Year: | 1937 |
Mileage: | 1,515 |
VIN: | 412465 |
Color: | Red (CUSTOM) |
Power options: | Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats |
Fuel: | STANDARD UNLEADED GAS |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | CHEVY A/T w/ ELECTRONIC O/D |
Interior color: | Saddle / Tan |
Safety options: | MUSTANG II FRONT END W/ DISC BRAKES, Both Bucket Seats have SHOULDER/Seat Belts, Electric Wipers, Additional Signal / Running Lights Front & Rear, Updated/Added Strenghth Convertible Top Locks |
Options: | Leather Seats, Convertible |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
You are interested? | Contact the seller! |
Car description |
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CAR MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED. TOO MANY ADDERS SURE WE MISSED SOME.It was ONLY seen & Heard once in 2015; at RHINEBECK FAIRGROUNDS - NY Right behind the REGISTRATION TENT 2014 CAR WAS SHOWN TWICE: -- Received 2nd Place Trophy (pre 1942 W2 Category) from an AACA show in Dutchess County NY and -- Award Winner Plaque at Mills Mansion (Staatsburg NY 28th year "Gathering of Old Cars" 10/19/14) from Red Hook Car Club
· $$ COMPS: If you check the internet there are 2 very similar (Superior body) completed cars for sale. They both have Chevy/GMC drive trains.(the Chevy =45.9K and the Ford =51K); both are True Convertibles
We Reserve the right to end this auction early since this car is also being offered for sale locallyHistory:- Original Car was found in OHIO It was a stock 1937 Chevrolet all Steel Cabriolet (Convertible) one of only 1724 built- Originally finished in Ohio It was titled in Ohio as a 1937 Chevrolet CN (Convertible) - with a 1937 Chevrolet in-line 6 216-ci (3.5 L) engine. That required leaded gasoline to prevent knocking. - Original (37) engine oiled the rod bearing & connecting rods by using "oil trough" built into the oil pan. - With this engine drive train & brakes; it was not suited for either hi-speed or long range highway driving- The Original Car was destroyed by Fire and bought back from Insurance Company (with a Salvage “title”).- The Resto-Moded car was originally modified to make it perform better to be safer and to be more reliable (& More fun)- The re-purchased car was completely rebuilt on 1937 Chassis (Resto-Moded); and completed in 2013.- Used local body / engine & interior shops in & around Ohio ( near Zenia); - Car used some original parts (Chassis/Frame Convertible Top frame?? Bumper? and some “brite/trim work.- Rebuilt car was reinspected and titled (still as a 1937 Chevy Master Convertible) w/ new VIN # 412465 in OHIO.and has:- SUPERIOR Reinforced Fiberglass body (Shaved chopped). It was used because it is light weight (on 1937 frame) but has steel substructures & steel reinforcements that supply rigidity and support for key body areas; including doors hood & trunk lid.
- A Superior 1937 Chevy Cabriolet Body (Costs 25+K for a "roller" Excludes engine drive train (transmission etc.)
- A/C integrated into car;
- also Power Tinted Windows and Remote locks (doors & trunk) included.
- It has Mustang II front end w/ Disk Brakes
- New Billet Wheels & New Tires
- Rear Wheel Drive with Improved rear & rear brakes
- 12V Hi Voltage electrical
- Other Modifications inside outside underneath; including different parts
- Leather Electric Powered Bucket Seats
- Custom Interior; including trunk with embossed emblems & designs including Chevy emblem
- All new - Improved Electronics New Harness LED lights inside indicators wiringfuse blocks etc.
- New Dual Exhaust System
- Additional Modifications were made Including obtaining & rebuilding drive train using:
- Engine 1989 TPI Fuel Injected (Tuned Port with “Multec” Fuel Injectors) Engine – (5.0L) V-8 from Camaro (Z28-IROC) LB9 Engine w/ Tuned Port Injection
- Less than 1% of all Chevy Engines in 1989 (8925 of 110739) were LB9.
- Transmission THM700-R4 is the 4 Speed Turbo Hydra-Matic / Automatic with Overdrive
- Rear End GMC (Olds? 10 Bolt) Rear End
- Other modifications included
- Upgraded car is computer controlled AND Set up for Regular unleaded
- New Fuel Tank
- New DOLPHIN Street Rod 6 Gauge Set
- Upgraded GM Steering Column & auto turn Signals
- Twin Leather – Bucket Seats
- Floor Shifter
- Many LED Indicators
- Power (worm gear) Hood mechanism
- Added Extra “Puller” Electric Fan
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