Posted By: Cheeto
'37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/20/08 06:28 AM
In my last post I slipped in the pun that we were going to "pick it up". You can tell by my expression that I'm having doubts about the original plan.
'37 Plymouth pickup comes home.
Posted By: Cheeto
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/20/08 06:31 AM
It didn't get completely in the air but this was tense going for a bit.
Posted By: Cheeto
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/20/08 06:33 AM
A little teeter-totter action with a steel plate under the oil pan to help it slide.
Posted By: Cheeto
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/20/08 06:39 AM
Almost looks like we knew what we were doin'!!! 
Posted By: 65rbdodge
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/20/08 06:40 AM
looks like a good start. what are your plans for it?
Posted By: Cheeto
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/20/08 06:45 AM
I don't know about you guys but I can't bring a project home and not get some quick "seat time" in it right away! The Honda buckets I've had laying around the shop fit inside the cab well. Without the headrests they tuck into the cove under the rear window perfectly. The thing that really surprises me about this is that I felt more comfortable sitting in this tiny cab in those seats than the factory bench in my '78 pickup!
I got the fenders/grille shell mocked up with it on the trailer still but it was too dark for a pic. I'll try to get one tomorrow.
I got the fenders/grille shell mocked up with it on the trailer still but it was too dark for a pic. I'll try to get one tomorrow.
Posted By: Cheeto
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/20/08 06:50 AM
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what are your plans for it?
Plans are for it to go onto a Dakota chassis and become a daily driver.
Reality is that it may sit behind my shop until somebody else talks me out of it. At least I'm being realistic, right?
Posted By: RUMBLON
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/20/08 02:24 PM
Its daylight----- where are the friggin pics.Dave
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/21/08 03:08 AM
VERY cool action pics 
that is a great start for your project truck. Ron...
Posted By: Lefty
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/21/08 05:24 AM
How did you get it off the trailer? 
Posted By: Cheeto
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/21/08 07:53 AM
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How did you get it off the trailer?
I haven't yet. I bought some 10" pneumatic casters and plan to make some "skates" for it. I can use my Rhino to move it around then.
I got some pics today but spent the rest of the day working on other projects around the house. I'll have to get the new pics downloaded from my phone. It's 1 a.m. and I'm dead tired.
Posted By: Cheeto
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/21/08 04:23 PM
Okay, here's the pic. I stuffed some rallyes I had laying around under it just for looks.
Posted By: 4speeds4me
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/21/08 06:41 PM
The pic no worky worky...kinda like some of my co-workers...
Posted By: dogdays
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/21/08 08:24 PM
That is just too cool. I can't stand to look at it!
R.
R.
Posted By: 65 NSS 500
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/21/08 08:38 PM
Looks like theres some potential. My first truck was a 42 Dodge with a 3 speed and flathead 6. Sold it to buy a Chevelle. Sorry did it for the ladies 
The chevelle was done and looked better. Looking back should of kept the truck I do miss it. Good luck on your project. 
The chevelle was done and looked better. Looking back should of kept the truck I do miss it. Good luck on your project.
Posted By: FuryUs
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/21/08 10:41 PM
That's sweet! What grill is that?
Posted By: Cheeto
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/23/08 04:56 PM
The grille is a "farmer special".
Posted By: Cheeto
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/26/08 04:43 AM
Any leads on places to buy body and trim parts for this would be greatly appreciated. 
Posted By: earlymopar
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/26/08 01:31 PM
I can provide some leads but it would be helpful to know what pieces are you after.
- EM
- EM
Posted By: beesting
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/26/08 10:47 PM
I have a 38 dodge pickup went with robert motors for all my rubber for windows,and seals then there is a few places making glass fenders and grills with inserts one place is called R & B rods ( i think ) if need i can look and make sure name is right. I may have a center pc for the grill its still in the box I would have to look it up to see if its for a 37 ply know for sure it's not for a 38 dodge, need to get back on it, good luck with yours
Posted By: dirt
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/27/08 12:23 AM
some people have all the luck! wish i could find a plymouth like that. i know where one is at and have been told by the owner its not for sale. its at a dodge dealership and its been there since new from what i hear. it sits out back and rusts now though. i did drag home a 35 GMC for free though. about 8 years ago and it has a title!
nice plymouth you have there
nice plymouth you have there
Posted By: Boosted
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 04/29/08 12:38 PM
I have been wanting a truck like that for a long time.. One day I wil lhave it..
What I would do is to put it on a dakota frame, a Cummins 4bt with an Intercooler and a HX35 turbo, an injector upgrade and a 47rh behind it.
It would be incredible... One day... One day..
Great find on an awesome truck...
What I would do is to put it on a dakota frame, a Cummins 4bt with an Intercooler and a HX35 turbo, an injector upgrade and a 47rh behind it.
It would be incredible... One day... One day..
Great find on an awesome truck...
Posted By: Cheeto
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 05/01/08 06:55 AM
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there is a few places making glass fenders and grills...I may have a center pc for the grill
I would appreciate any info you could provide. 3 of the fenders are rough, 1 rear fender had the back 1/3 cut off for some reason. The hood is missing. The grille shell is rough, one headlight pod is missing and the other is rusted out but I may use Peterbilt or Double J headlight stands with stainless pods. Similar to these...
Posted By: BradD
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 05/02/08 03:20 AM
Here's the 41 My brother and I just traded 4 78 Corvette wheels and tires for!
Posted By: Fig
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 05/03/08 04:25 AM
http://earlyiron.com/index.php makes some glass parts for it. I have never purchased anything from them but I have talked to the guy a couple of times. He was helpful and didn't mind spending the time to figure out what was needed.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 05/26/08 09:09 AM
Cheeto,
I'd still like to buy that old engine and transmission for my 37 pickup.
David
I'd still like to buy that old engine and transmission for my 37 pickup.
David
Posted By: Webster
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 06/02/08 10:28 PM
Great Find, I'm sure it's going to be a Honey
Posted By: Cheeto
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 07/16/08 08:45 AM
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Cheeto,
I'd still like to buy that old engine and transmission for my 37 pickup.
David
Sorry, I've been playin' with my summer toys and haven't been around here much. Thought you were looking into shipping costs and were going to get back to me. Heck, with my current project list I might just let the whole truck go!
Posted By: cataclysm80
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 07/30/08 09:11 PM
I'd suggest a 400 cubic inch (should be able to find one cheap since the muscle car group isn't looking for them) with a long arm cross ram intake (don't hesitate to weld it up yourself if you can't find an original) so that you've got a 4 barrel carb hanging out over each front fender!! Leave the hood off so everyone can get a good look. (one less part you need to find)
Now THAT would be eye popping!!!
Tav
Now THAT would be eye popping!!!
Tav
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 07/30/08 09:36 PM
Great find!
Good luck with your project
Good luck with your project
Posted By: Mike P
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 08/04/08 11:52 AM
Those headlights look good, and would answer what I'm going to do for turn signals.
Almost any engine will fit and as said no hood means one less problem. This is my 37 Dodge, I'm planning on keeping the top of the hood, but sides are available is you need them and if they work (I suspect they are the same as the Plymouth).
Almost any engine will fit and as said no hood means one less problem. This is my 37 Dodge, I'm planning on keeping the top of the hood, but sides are available is you need them and if they work (I suspect they are the same as the Plymouth).
Posted By: earlymopar
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 08/04/08 02:30 PM
Plymouth commercial hood sides are unique to Plymouth. Rather than having a series of vertical louvers like the Dodge model, Plymouth uses a single horizontal louver or flared opening. They are pretty hard to come by.
- EM
- EM
Posted By: RodStRace
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 01/19/09 10:44 PM
any updates?
Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 01/20/09 01:42 AM
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The grille is a "farmer special".
My 37 Plymouth has one too
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Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 01/20/09 02:47 AM
My seat is the rear seat from a 69 Plymouth wagon
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Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 01/20/09 02:48 AM
dash
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Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 01/20/09 02:50 AM
all steel very little rust
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Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 01/20/09 02:51 AM
bed
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Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 01/20/09 02:52 AM
hood
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Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 01/20/09 02:54 AM
Other side, not bad for $3000.00
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Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 01/20/09 02:55 AM
Motor, small block Ford which will go away some day
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Posted By: Cheeto
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 01/20/09 07:33 AM
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any updates?
Buried under record snowfall...if that counts as an update.
Nice lookin' ride AZ Bee.
Posted By: Webster
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 01/20/09 12:50 PM
Great Shape !!! 71 years old WOW!......My 47 has no holes but lots of dings and dents 
,yours looks pretty straight
,yours looks pretty straight
Posted By: earlymopar
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 01/20/09 02:16 PM
Thats a 36 - 37 Dodge Hood.
Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 01/20/09 03:33 PM
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Buried under record snowfall...if that counts as an update.
I can honestly say I will never type that sentence
Todays high will be 79
Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 01/20/09 03:40 PM
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Thats a 36 - 37 Dodge Hood.
Thats ok with me, I will use it unless I can find a Plymouth hood in the same shape which I believe is pretty rare, this truck is gonna be a street rod not a restored truck
Posted By: poorboy
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 01/22/09 04:10 AM
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Quote:
Buried under record snowfall...if that counts as an update.
I can honestly say I will never type that sentence
Todays high will be 79
The way the weather has been lately, that may be a pretty bold statement. A record snowfall for your parts would be pretty much ANY snowfall, eh? Gene
Posted By: Cheeto
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 01/22/09 05:22 PM
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A record snowfall for your parts would be pretty much ANY snowfall, eh? Gene
I'm on the Idaho side of the state. Avg annual snowfall here is about 44". We got 3/4 of that (33") over two days time in December. Current total for the year is somewhere over 6'. I don't expect the berm I plowed up next to the truck will melt until well into April.
AZ Bee,
My folks are in Q'site. They get great joy out of casually mentioning that it's "70-something on the patio" while I'm huffing and puffing away shovelling.
Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 01/25/09 03:52 AM
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A record snowfall for your parts would be pretty much ANY snowfall, eh? Gene
I'm on the Idaho side of the state. Avg annual snowfall here is about 44". We got 3/4 of that (33") over two days time in December. Current total for the year is somewhere over 6'. I don't expect the berm I plowed up next to the truck will melt until well into April.
AZ Bee,
My folks are in Q'site. They get great joy out of casually mentioning that it's "70-something on the patio" while I'm huffing and puffing away shovelling.
Quartzite really booms with snowbirds in the winter, 15-20 minutes from shopping in Blythe
Posted By: Cheeto
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 02/27/09 10:16 AM
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dash
I got no paperwork with mine so I'm not certain of the year.
My dash has 3 smaller round gauges/holes. The (supposedly) '38 Dodge I looked at last summer had same gauges as yours.
Posted By: rabid scott
Re: '37 Plymouth pickup comes home. - 02/27/09 06:23 PM
I've wanted an old Plymouth truck for a few years now, good looking vehicles!