1937 Ford Roadster

The 1937 Ford has long provided an appealing foundation for custom builds, with its flowing fenders, prominent grille and streamlined prewar profile lending itself particularly well to the street rod treatment. This roadster takes that familiar shape in a thoroughly custom direction, with smooth bodywork, a low stance and carefully integrated details throughout. Finished in copper-bronze metallic and complemented by a removable tan top, it presents a polished interpretation of one of Ford's most recognizable prewar designs. The body is finished in metallic copper-bronze, with the exterior extensively smoothed and virtually all traditional brightwork eliminated. The custom grille is finished to complement the body rather than provide the prominent chrome contrast of a stock 1937 Ford, while shaved door handles, custom mirrors and the absence of conventional bumpers further clean up the profile. Its flowing fenders, running boards and tapered rear bodywork retain the recognizable proportions of the 1937 Ford while the lowered stance and extensive smoothing give the car a distinctly custom character. A removable top provides additional flexibility while preserving the open-roadster appearance when removed. Polished Genuine Boyd Coddington wheels measure 17" up front and 20" at the rear and are wrapped in BFGoodrich g-Force T/A tires, giving the car a staggered stance. Power comes from a Chevrolet LS2 V8, presented beneath a custom engine cover that gives the cleanly finished engine bay a smooth, uncluttered appearance. Long-tube headers feed a dual exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers, while a 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission sends power to a Ford 9" rear axle with 3.55 gears and a limited-slip differential. Beneath the body is a custom boxed-frame chassis incorporating independent front suspension with tubular control arms, adjustable coilovers, power rack-and-pinion steering and an anti-sway bar. The rear axle is supported by a 4-link suspension with adjustable coilovers and a rear anti-sway bar. Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes complete the chassis package. Inside, the street rod theme continues with a custom tan interior featuring contoured bucket seats, sculpted door panels and matching carpeting. The body-color dashboard carries a clean array of white-face VDO instrumentation, including separate gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, speed, RPMs, fuel level and voltage. A polished tilting steering column supports a custom billet steering wheel with a tan leather rim, while a floor-mounted automatic shifter places the gear selector within easy reach. Modern air conditioning is integrated beneath the dash, along with power accessories, while an Eclipse AM/FM/CD audio system adds entertainment without substantially altering the streamlined cabin. This 1937 Ford carries the character of a classic American street rod while benefiting from extensive mechanical and comfort upgrades intended for modern driving. LS2 power, a custom chassis and thoroughly updated suspension give the car capability well beyond its prewar origins, while the removable top and custom tan interior make it equally suited to open-air cruising. Its metallic finish, smoothed bodywork and polished Boyd Coddington wheels complete a distinctive build that retains the unmistakable profile of a 1937 Ford while presenting it in an entirely different form. Key Highlights Chevrolet LS2 V8 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission Ford 9" rear axle with 3.55 gears Limited-slip differential Custom boxed-frame chassis Independent front suspension 4-link rear suspension Tubular front control arms Adjustable coilovers Power rack-and-pinion steering Power 4-wheel disc brakes Modern air conditioning Front and rear anti-sway bars Removable top Shaved door handles Polished Genuine Boyd Coddington wheels BFGoodrich g-Force T/A tires Custom tan interior White-face VDO instrumentation Tilting polished steering column Custom billet steering wheel Power accessories Eclipse AM/FM/CD audio system