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New 37 Coupe

Posted By: hkestes

New 37 Coupe - 06/27/18 03:58 AM

In the past I have always built my own cars including 2 48 Plymouth coupes, a 34 Plymouth coupe and a big block 73 Cuda. Have been without a car since the fall of 2016 when I sold my last 48 coupe and got the itch for another car.

Started talking about finding something to build and my wife reminded me that I don't really have an adequate place to build and I am now traveling a lot for work. She was right on both counts (hate when that happens) so my response was "then I will buy one that is already done". She said "that was not what I was going for" and I said I know, but I want another car.

Ended up finding a 37 Plymouth coupe that looked to be in pretty good shape and built well. Has a 99 model 360 with a 727 and a Dakota rear. Flew to Detroit looked it over real good, paid for it and immediately jumped in and drove it back to Plano Texas.

Have had it for a month now and done a few things to upgrade it a bit. Rebuilt the transmission, added a new fuel pump and just tinkered with it in general making some carb and timing adjustments to get it running better. Have been really pleased with the car so far and look forward to making some future upgrades.

Posted By: CrAzYMoPaRGuY

Re: New 37 Coupe - 06/27/18 04:33 AM

Love it.. GREAT looking car!!!!!
Posted By: Iowan

Re: New 37 Coupe - 06/27/18 05:18 AM

Looks good here also.
Posted By: moparx

Re: New 37 Coupe - 06/27/18 02:23 PM

every time i see one of those, it reminds me of the fun times i had with my 38. nice looking car you got ! up any other shots such as interior or under the hood ?
beer
Posted By: John_Kunkel

Re: New 37 Coupe - 06/27/18 07:28 PM

Welcome to the board.

I'm so envious, the '36-'38 Plymouth is on my bucket list but the bucket is approaching quicker than the bank account balance.
Posted By: hkestes

Re: New 37 Coupe - 06/28/18 02:52 AM





Posted By: Supercuda

Re: New 37 Coupe - 06/28/18 03:17 AM

Nice, I used to owna 38, not nearly as nice as this one though.
Posted By: Morty426

Re: New 37 Coupe - 07/01/18 12:56 AM

Nice looking machine
Posted By: 6PKRTSE

Re: New 37 Coupe - 07/02/18 06:20 PM

Nice car. I remember seeing it around here in Michigan & when it was up for sale. Good luck with it.
Posted By: 67R/T4speeder

Re: New 37 Coupe - 07/04/18 07:09 PM

Dang that is sweet
Posted By: RTSrunner

Re: New 37 Coupe - 07/13/18 05:13 AM

Very nice!
Posted By: codfish

Re: New 37 Coupe - 08/11/18 03:57 AM

So any more pics? Interior, trunk, engine, etc.........

I'm working on my 37 now. Some ideas would be great.

codfish up
Posted By: hkestes

Re: New 37 Coupe - 08/13/18 04:27 AM

Interior color is not really my favorite, but it was done well so I guess I will live with it for a while. I have already removed the "console" below the center of the dash and installed a new four knob AC control in the dash. The stereo will be going in the glove compartment.

Engine needs a little dressing up and I am in the process of completely redoing the AC including rerouting all the hoses to clean things up under the hood some.

The center section in the trunk is removable so there is room to keep things hidden behind the wall. The battery is behind the wall on the left under the trunk hinge.





Posted By: mills.mopar

Re: New 37 Coupe - 08/25/18 02:48 AM

Great car!

What front end does it have?

More pictures! Haha.

Jeff
Posted By: hkestes

Re: New 37 Coupe - 08/26/18 04:31 AM

Originally Posted By mills.mopar
Great car!

What front end does it have?

More pictures! Haha.

Jeff


It has a dropped front axle with dual leaf springs with a Vega steering box. The axle from Butch's Cool Stuff uses Ford king pins/backing plates and disc brakes.
Posted By: hkestes

Re: New 37 Coupe - 03/30/19 04:11 PM


Well I gave my 360 Magnum a bit of a face lift. New intake, valve covers, air cleaner, painted the engine and brackets. Still need to do a bit of wiring / hose rerouting, but pretty happy with the outcome so far.

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Posted By: poorboy

Re: New 37 Coupe - 03/31/19 05:43 AM

Your before and after pictures are not working for me. Gene
Posted By: Supercuda

Re: New 37 Coupe - 03/31/19 11:24 AM

Work for me
Posted By: moparx

Re: New 37 Coupe - 03/31/19 01:33 PM

no workie for me as well. shruggy
beer
Posted By: rattler

Re: New 37 Coupe - 04/01/19 02:18 AM

I like it. Try to post more pictures from time to time. I bought a 35 Plymouth coupe late last year. It should be my last big build after I finish the wagon ( this summer).
Posted By: hkestes

Re: New 37 Coupe - 04/02/19 12:14 AM

Well lets try these.

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Posted By: codfish

Re: New 37 Coupe - 07/13/19 02:48 PM

nope frown
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