1937 Ford Pickup

Henry Ford changed the world with the Model T in 1908, and more importantly, the manufacturing process used to churn out inexpensive cars to put America on four wheels.  The Model T truck arrived in 1917, using the same engine and front passenger area but with a stronger frame that could support a 1-ton payload and any number of coach-built pick-bed configurations.  It sold well enough at $600 a piece until Ford decided it should manufacture the truck complete with a pickup-bed itself, and the first factory-assembled Ford pickup trucks emerged in 1925.  By 1928 Ford had built and sold over one million Model T trucks and then built the Model AA and BB trucks with similar success.

For consignment, a fully restored and photo documented 1937 Ford 1/2 ton pickup that has not only won Best 2wd truck at the CD106 Hot Rod Super Nationals, but is also one of the best looking pre-war trucks to come through the doors to our Hallowed Halls in quite some time.  The right colors, the right quality and the right looks make this truck one that's hard to pass over.

Exterior
Fieldstone Gray with Ford maroon fenders and running boards make up the rust free and dent free steel of this truck.  It is done with a high gloss finish and shows as better than anything that rolled off the factory floor back in '37.  The quality of the chrome on the bumpers speaks for itself and adds to the allure, especially on the front end.  Speaking of which, the oval grille is just beautiful as is the corresponding simple curved bumper below and snazzy art deco styled hood ornament above.  The bed sides are beautifully restored and roll over at the tops so you don't scratch yourself when leaning over the side of the bed.  A wonderfully curved back end, heavy in design for the fenders in Ford maroon are framing each wheel.  A ribbed and Ford mud wipe panel equipped running board connects the artfully designed fenders which prevents slippage when it's wet, (capital idea!).  The stainless-steel chain for the tailgate is wrapped in royal maroon cloth to protect the paint from getting scratched off and has a new hinge on its bottom.  The bed is lined with “pickled stain” oak to ease the transition from the bed to the exterior paint and like the rest of the truck is looking like new.  A spare tire is mounted right side of the bed and all original glass with new weatherstripping and trimmings are seen, chrome side view long stalked mirrors are on and wide whitewall tires sport shiny trim rings and a black larger wheel covering with a shiny chromed V8 badged moon cap in the center.  Beautifully done.

Interior
Not to be outdone by the exterior, the doors start out with Fieldstone painted metal surrounds and then a royal maroon herringbone broadcloth panel is in the center with darker maroon carpeting down low.  They have the shiny actuators and cranks within this field.  Moving inside, a simple utilitarian royal maroon herringbone broadcloth bench stretches from door to door and is in excellent condition, like new.  Medium pile royal maroon carpeting now covers the floors and above in front is a Fieldstone Gray painted dash now with the original restored gauges in circular form and a bright maroon painted steel topper.  The rest of the dash is simple with the ignition, a few pulls and a chrome banded ashtray and metal glove box.  The original steering column reaches for the driver and the big bakelite wheel is topping this column. Very tight gray broadcloth covers the vertical interior surfaces and the headliner.  Awesome job!

Drivetrain
Clearly a total rebuild was performed on this black painted mill, as it looks factory fresh in its 221ci flathead 85hp glory.  A 2-barrel carburetor lurks under the black finished oil bath air cleaner and things are looking like heaven for this '37.  A 3-speed manual transmission sends that newly found power back to a 3.78 geared rear axle assembly.

Undercarriage
Because this truck was treated to a frame off restoration the underside looks very close to new.  Nary even a drip is seen on the black framing, suspension, floor pans and body hangers.   A black fuel tank hangs under the bed, and mechanical drum braking provides the WHOAH factor.  Lever shocks are noted along with the transverse leaf spring suspension and dual exhaust with glasspack style mufflers is looking good for the spent fossil exhale.  Attention to detail x 10!

Drive-Ability
Of course you'd expect a truck that looks this good would drive equally as nice, and Viola! it does.  Quick starting, good acceleration, good braking, and a cushy new ride were experienced by myself as I took a few laps around the test track.  A very enjoyable drive and I looked great doing it!

A great restoration for this classic blue oval truck, and having the photo documentation of the build allows you to see the meticulous attention to detail paid to every aspect, yielding a virtually new truck.  Show it, haul with it, or just drive it and enjoy it...the choice is yours!

Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.