Feb 21, 2020 at 11:39am. The legendary '38 was fired up back in 2011 for the first time since 1965. I teased Johnny about his new 38 Chevy Coupe while it was under construction. I haven't spent enough time looking at it yet, but it appears to be a very nice car. Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Chevy Hardcore, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! “When I was a kid, Dave Howell, our Scout and club leader, was a great guy who became a ‘big brother’ to a lot of kids,” Dave remembers. Johnny Leibham is a very well known drag racer from the 50's and 60's who drove a 1938 Chevy coupe. This sedan becomes one of dozens that fall into the "red" category. It is difficult to stand out in a group of 37 & 38 Chevys and Dennis does it!. Use the Contact Us page to let me know if you have a red 37/38 that I've missed. As it sits right now you can own this classic for only $3500.00 which I feel is very fair for a vehicle like this one with the potential that this vehicle has. 4 speed Muncie on the floor with a Hurst shifter and scatter shield. It was out for a season as he installed a new cam & heads…but then we thought we had lost it when he decided to rewire it and enhance the interior. What was the difference? It has a Holley 750 carburetor. This 1937 California Chevy Deluxe Coupe has gone through 3 complete regenerations. It is equipped with Mustaing IIfront... Wow what a great present this would make. Strange Engineering coilover shocks are used on all four corners.
It was built right here in Texas at JSK Rods in Cumby.
I found another one Saturday at a local cruise night. The engine was freshened and the coupe got its Monterey Red from a Corvette color. This time the two series, both using a 112.5-inch chassis, were called Master and Deluxe Master. Soon after, the Scout troop turned car club and purchased a 1961 Valiant. Straight axel front end with disk breaks. If you are the current owner, I'd like to hear from you. Bill's 37 is subtle and gorgeous. The rest of GM had very similar designs to Chevy but it always seemed that the proportion were off a little.
The coupe runs a consistent Nostalgia Drag Racing League (NDRL) Pro/Gas index time of 8.50 seconds at 160 mph. Fatman chassis. Send us a message on the, Several of these 37 Chevys and 1938 Chevrolets are regulars at the popular. There is a custom ground COMP Cams roller cam, Crower 1/4-inch stroker crankshaft, and Howards Cams & Racing Components billet-steel rods. Look at that black lacquer paint.
This was Chevrolet's most complete change since 1929. Don bought this car in Illinois and drove it to Houston. I've been searching barns & fields for 50 years to find potential hot rods. Boy were we wrong! Not to be left out, we present a beautiful 1937 Chevrolet as found near Enid, OK.
I have a 1937 chevy 5 window coupe for sale. No rust andno fiberglass parts. Powered steering.
Cadillac, Michigan Exterior Color: Silver. The horizontal arrangement made the front end seem lower and wider than the '37, though the body shell, fenders and running boards were the same. It has Hooker Competition Block Hugger Coated Headers on it.350 automatic transmission.It has PS,Tilt Wheel,A/C,Disc Brakes on front. All original, all steel body. We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network. We struck gold when we found the coupe as a rolling gasser that had been sitting in a barn for decades. Jimmy has owned this beautiful black 1938 Chevrolet Master Deluxe since he was a young man; a long time ago in the late 50’s.
No rust and no fiberglass parts. It was covered with canvas, rags, carpet, signs and red Oklahoma dirt but still proudly wearing its 1967 OK license plate.
See more ideas about Chevy, Coupe, Classic cars. Our friend Johnny (see his new ride above) bought this car in North Carolina. Click on the pictures below to see a larger image. “Following marriage to my wife Donna, having kids, coaching little league, and dealing with life resulted in a 27-year hiatus from drag racing — but it never left my mind.”, Fast forward again to 1995, when Mullin attended a Goodguys show at Indianapolis Raceway Park. What can I say? I have a 1937 chevy 5 window coupe for sale. Thank you for sharing your opinion with us! Finally, a 3-inch Chromoly driveshaft with 1350 u-joints was built by Surge Friction. We offer a 90 day lay away on many of our vehicles. Here are a few that I've spotted at car shows. This new styling of the 1937 Chevrolet was the work of Jules Agramonte, designer of the stunning 1934 LaSalle. They were also fitted with a 4.22:1 "performance" axle, while Master models employed a 3.73:1 "economy" ratio. All rights reserved. His best time with the supercharged coupe is … That started my love of blown gassers right then and there.”. We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. Check out the alignment of the hood, fenders and doors. If you're looking for a quality & affordable classic car, here's the deal! Gary must be our kinda guy 'cause his license plate says that he "loves 38s"! From the “American Pie” door logo to other Chevrolet lettering adorning the car, it’s pretty evident he is a true gasser competitor of the Chevy persuasion.
It is held at the Corum Center (4880 Louetta Rd, Spring, TX 77388). Here's a little information about our favorite cars. 1937 Chevrolet Coupe Cadillac, MI 49601, USA GET IT SHIPPED Free Auto Shipping Quote: 1937 Chevrolet Coupe prostreet powered by 350 engine with the special Edlebrock R.P.M. Reply. We’re all glad that he finally got around to restoring the 38. All the buzz in the collector car hobby for the past couple of years has been "barn finds." Over the years numerous people had tracked the car down and wanted to buy it to build a street rod, custom or race car. 1937 Chevy Coupe gasser. Hugger orange paint, no perfect, has a few chips (see photos) but looks great. PRICED TO SELL......REDUCED PRICE! We’re building a ’52 Chevy gasser for my grandson, Alex, right now, and I’d love to drive that car. That is Don's 37 as Lightning McQueen, Marilyn's beautiful 'vette as Sally and my 38 as Mater. Super nice 1937 Chevrolet Coupe 454 CID Gasser,Authentic all steel body with great condition paint with a strong running 454 big block Chevy with a few upgrades like comp cam, Bowtie intake, Holly carb, MSD Ignition and 6-AL Box. (Note that one of the axles was an inch wider than the other. Robert White. The state insists this is a '37, but we know better. 1938 Chevrolet Coupe . For 1937/38 Chevrolet chose Master and Deluxe Master as model designators. This stunningall-steel 1937... Gateway Classic Cars is poised to present this 1937 Chevrolet Coupefor sale in the Milwaukee Showroom. 350 350, Mustang II power steering, tilt wheel, Ford rear end, VDO gauges... 1937 Chevrolet Deluxe Coupe. We offer a 90 day lay away on many of our vehicles. It appears that the favorite color for our 37 & 38 Chevys is RED! Families come with young kids in costume to see the cars and enjoy lots of treats from the rodders. This is the 37 Chevy that started my appreciation of Chevy's finest designs.