joshotto94 29 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 This past week I picked up one of the roughest 1937 Zephyr 3 window coupes I have ever come across. There is no title, and it is not for sale. I will bring this back to life all in good time. Link to post Share on other sites
joshotto94 29 Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
2nevets 28 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 they are beautiful cars you obviously have a lot of talent Steve Link to post Share on other sites
alsancle 3,941 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Yep, that would be rough. Would be interested in seeing how your progress goes. Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron65 201 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Looks like you have a nice place to work! Link to post Share on other sites
19tom40 83 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 You are a brave man. I hope that you will be able to find all of the parts you need to restore the car. I would also like to see your progress on the car. It would be interesting to see how you restore all four fenders and fix the floor. Link to post Share on other sites
detroitsoul 15 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Rough is generous but it will be one hell of a project. I'm getting ready to finish off my third year and start year four. I would also encourage you to post your efforts here. You know you will have a captive audience and you might get some help along the way. I know I have. Link to post Share on other sites
joshotto94 29 Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 Today I built a cart and got the car on it. I also got all the fenders, bumper brackets, glass, and friction shocks removed. Link to post Share on other sites
detroitsoul 15 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 (edited) Any floor left inside? No running boards. No bumpers. Quite an ambitious project. More of a resurrection than a restoration. Still, very excited to see your progress. Looking forward to more. Thank you for sharing. Edited January 25, 2019 by detroitsoul (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
joshotto94 29 Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 (edited) Inside view Edited January 25, 2019 by joshotto94 (see edit history) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
2nevets 28 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 WOW WOW WOW If you can resurrect this they should film you 😉 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
detroitsoul 15 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Know any of the history on this vehicle? Link to post Share on other sites
joshotto94 29 Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 15 hours ago, detroitsoul said: Know any of the history on this vehicle? I do not, I was told it was driven to where it was parked. The motor and trans was pulled and it sat in what they called a salvage yard for about 10 years. Then the yard closed down and it sat for an additional 30 year. The owner is selling the land and clearing all of the cars out so that's how ended up with it. Link to post Share on other sites
detroitsoul 15 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 The vin should be on the frame on the driver side behind the back wheel. You might be able to get some info from the Ford Archives. I did not get ownership history because they lost part of the archives in a fire. I was lucky enough to receive it from my grandfather. I did, however, get the build history. Link to post Share on other sites
joshotto94 29 Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 1 hour ago, detroitsoul said: The vin should be on the frame on the driver side behind the back wheel. You might be able to get some info from the Ford Archives. I did not get ownership history because they lost part of the archives in a fire. I was lucky enough to receive it from my grandfather. I did, however, get the build history. I will take a look when I am back at the shop tomorrow. Thanks 1 Link to post Share on other sites
38ShortopConv. 25 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Re VIN #. yes, on top rear frame, apparently where gas filler pipe went thru. inner guard arch. Also at front on top frame drivers side beside front cross member. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
joshotto94 29 Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 So we are coming up with HB720-4023 does that sound correct?? Any info would be great. See photos below. Thank you Link to post Share on other sites
detroitsoul 15 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 If I am not mistaken, that is the engine number. Your first picture looks like the plate on the firewall in the engine compartment. The engine number is usually longer. The picture from the frame looks like H40609(?). That would be your VIN. The VIN is shorter than the engine number. Link to post Share on other sites
detroitsoul 15 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 You might be able to get more information on the vehicle here: https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-resources/popular-topics/production-records Link to post Share on other sites
19tom40 83 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 HB720-4023 looks like it might be the body number, the frame number ( H40609 ?) would be the same as the motor serial number. That number falls in the serial number range for the 1937 Zephyr ( H-15,550 to H-45,529 ). Link to post Share on other sites
Mssr. Bwatoe 188 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 CHECK WITH MERV ADKINS IN CALLY-----GET SOME GOOD SHEET METAL...HE IS A GOOD GUY Link to post Share on other sites
Tom_Overfield 38 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I second that Tom Link to post Share on other sites
joshotto94 29 Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 What if you had a very solid 37 sedan to use for part???? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
detroitsoul 15 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Well, now. Any more rabbits you would like to pull out of your hat, Maestro? LOL. That does look solid. Link to post Share on other sites
joshotto94 29 Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 At the moment I am all out.... Speaking of Rabbits, I am picking up a VW bus in the near future... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
joshotto94 29 Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 I plan to sell these parts, is anyone interested? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
oldstyle 39 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Any chance your sedan has the chrome bars for the front seat? If so, I would be interested. Thanks, Raul Link to post Share on other sites
joshotto94 29 Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 I am not sure what chrome bar you are referring to. Please send more info. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
oldstyle 39 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 2 Link to post Share on other sites
oldstyle 39 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 The chrome bars that wrap around the front seat. Rear seat arm rest chrome bars also. Thanks, Raul Link to post Share on other sites
detroitsoul 15 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Nice view, Raul. Link to post Share on other sites
joshotto94 29 Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 On 2/12/2019 at 12:06 AM, oldstyle said: The chrome bars that wrap around the front seat. Rear seat arm rest chrome bars also. Thanks, Raul Make me an offer on them I have them all. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
joshotto94 29 Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Link to post Share on other sites
joshotto94 29 Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 I also have a transmission …. Link to post Share on other sites
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detroitsoul 15 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) How did you locate tires for your vehicle? Edited February 19, 2019 by detroitsoul First question answered (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
joshotto94 29 Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 16 hours ago, detroitsoul said: How did you locate tires for your vehicle? I just put a junk set on to roll it around the shop while all the work is being done. Link to post Share on other sites
joshotto94 29 Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Progress is being made, all of the doors are off and i now have a list of some of the items i am looking for. Check it out 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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