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Old 06-14-2022, 10:35am   #1
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Default Got the new Gasser home.
Not quite as nice as it looked in the photos, but still a good deal. The metallic blue paint is salvable, does not appear to have ever been rubbed out. So I am planning on building it as a "survivor" car. Just gonna do a light sand and buff on it, throw on some period correct decals and paint a cool Gasser name on the side. It is very complete except for engine/trans and should be a fairly easy build and a fun ride when done. Last photo is what Im going for.

Disclaimer: If I dont sell it first...
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I have been wondering about this. If it is to be a street car, won't it run hot driving without a grill? Will a fan pull enough air? Or are you going to buy a grill?

Seems to me that it would run hot unless it does not have an engine. Then you would be fine!
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It certainly is neat looking.
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I have been wondering about this. If it is to be a street car, won't it run hot driving without a grill? Will a fan pull enough air? Or are you going to buy a grill?

Seems to me that it would run hot unless it does not have an engine. Then you would be fine!
Yes...I will have to get my trusty ol hole saw out and make some "spead holes" in the grille for street use.

May try to fit a stock 37 Chevy grille in there if I can find one...
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I just gave the front of the grille area a quick hit with some 500/1000/1200 grit and then compound and wax. Came out pretty nice. With a little effort I should be able to get the whole thing pretty nice looking. I believe its a lacquer paint.
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Yes...I will have to get my trusty ol hole saw out and make some "spead holes" in the grille for street use.

May try to fit a stock 37 Chevy grille in there if I can find one...
Your holes are wavy
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It even came with the original seat. Not in too bad a shape either...
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you can get a laser cut grill from metal that looks pretty good.
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you can get a laser cut grill from metal that looks pretty good.
I like that idea, but have no clue about getting one made....

If I could find a stock 37 grille, I could cut out for it like this pic...
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If you want to skip a few steps...

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He's on a fixed income. engine would have to be a low budget old 350 2 bolt out of an old Caprice or Chevelle Laguna.
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I like that idea, but have no clue about getting one made....

If I could find a stock 37 grille, I could cut out for it like this pic...

Just get one made.
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The gasser is cooler, IMO.
But I'm a sucker for period rods and gassers and not modern builds.

Very cool '37, Zeek. It's crying for some Halibrand's or Radirs and pie-crust slicks out back. Agree that the grille can't stay a bunch of holes. Keep us posted.
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It even came with the original seat. Not in too bad a shape either...
Love the '60's naugahyde look. Your car begs for a metalflake blue steering wheel, Moon pedals, Hurst shifter, and Moon tank up front!
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Very cool.. But I have had more than my share of 33/34 Fords. Both 2dr sedans and Chopped 3 window coupes. I always wanted a gasser and 37 Chevy coupes have always been my favorite...Besides, I like to build my own...
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He's on a fixed income. engine would have to be a low budget old 350 2 bolt out of an old Caprice or Chevelle Laguna.
Who are you and what makes you think you have a clue about me...
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Who are you and what makes you think you have a clue about me...
Everyone knows you, I've made you infamous!

And Jugs is cooler than Joe Cool!
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