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Old 04-17-2022, 07:44 AM   #1
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I need some help. I am considering purchasing a 1937 all steel 3 window coupe. I can find nowhere that says Ford made any but the seller insist there are 11 know to exist. Does anyone have any info on this. It would be appreciated. I was in search of a 36 3 window when I ran across this one
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Old 04-17-2022, 07:48 AM   #2
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Hmmm... I'd demand that this claim of his be proven.
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Old 04-17-2022, 07:52 AM   #3
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If Ford made a 3 window coupe in '37, I would probably have one! !936 was the last year for that body style. Are you sure this is a steel body car you are considering? _ F F
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Old 04-17-2022, 08:12 AM   #4
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Today is Easter, not April 1st….
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Old 04-17-2022, 08:52 AM   #5
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Here are some pics it is a steel car
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Old 04-17-2022, 09:16 AM   #6
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Anybody that would paint an early Ford like that wouldn't be above counterfeiting one.

Also, the name "Minotti" comes to mind.
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Old 04-17-2022, 09:23 AM   #7
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If it's a steel car someone did some very creative body work. The seller is full of BS that Ford made this body. I'll bet they tell you that Ford even put the recessed license plate in the trunk lid! Just curious where you saw this advertised and is it being sold by an auto broker?
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Old 04-17-2022, 09:25 AM   #8
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Bill, Be wary. Sounds like you are about to be scammed re: 37 3 window coupe.

Yes, they were made but not by Henry Ford. Look here:
https://www.google.com/search?q=john...hrome&ie=UTF-8

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Old 04-17-2022, 09:33 AM   #9
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just wondering,can a '37 looking coupe be built using '36 body and '37 front fenders?, and ofcourse custom frenched rear plate. Tom.
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Old 04-17-2022, 09:37 AM   #10
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I would almost bet it has a garbage truck engine in it also!
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Old 04-17-2022, 11:30 AM   #11
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That would be an easy creation by a GOOD bodyman. I vote scam artist with made up story. I wouldn't be surprised if there were 10 or 12 of these made up creations running around. After completing several Ron Covell classes over the past few years, hell even I could do it.
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That would be an easy creation by a GOOD bodyman. I vote scam artist with made up story. I wouldn't be surprised if there were 10 or 12 of these made up creations running around. After completing several Ron Covell classes over the past few years, hell even I could do it.
No doubt..after seeing your cars in person.
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Old 04-17-2022, 12:59 PM   #13
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The 1936 3 window body style is 68-720. In 1937, Ford used the body style 720 for the new Club Coupe model, 78-720. I don't believe the story either.
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Old 04-17-2022, 01:27 PM   #14
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FROM:

https://florida.buysellsearch.com/vi...1937?img_idx=2

Options: Description:1938 Ford Coupe For Sale. 402 cubic inch big blockV8 engine, Holley 4 barrel carburetor, HEI electronic ignition, headers, dual exhaust, th400 automatic transmission, A/C, power steering, 4 wheel disc brakes, 15” steel wheels with BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires, two tone red and black exterior, louvered hood, custom upholstery, tilt steering column, vintage style spoke steering wheel, custom upholstery, tilt steering column, Steward Warner gauges, Sony AM/FM/CD radio, Lokar shifter, upholstered trunk. This beautiful steel body 1937 Ford has been updated with a rare big block drive train and other great features. Call us for all the details on this terrific street rod!!!


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Old 04-17-2022, 02:10 PM   #15
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Thanks for all the response. I’ve seen 36 5 window coupes turned into 3 windows so I suspect this has had the same treatment. Nice car but not worth the 60k asking price. I saw the car on Facebook group 35,36,37,38,39 Fords
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I need some help. I am considering purchasing a 1937 all steel 3 window coupe. I can find nowhere that says Ford made any but the seller insist there are 11 know to exist.

NEVER say "NEVER" when it comes to old Fords. I found this picture years ago, somewhere! It is obviously NOT an American '37, considering the right hand drive, the funny fender lights, and likely the license plate. My money would be on German. Note old hooptie on far side of pasture. Also note the "V'd", two piece windshield (unlike a '36). Coop


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Idk...

Something seems different.




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Idk...

Something seems different.

That area seems very reminiscent of the '36 3-window.




The BELTLINE crease matches the crease on my '37 Coupe BELOW. Coop





That red & black thing reeks of Minotti!

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That red & black thing wreaks of Minotti!

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It reeks, that's for certain.
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