| Sneezer | -- 02-18-2019 @ 4:12 AM |
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My brother has a 1937 Ford Business Coupe that is missing the trunk striker and mounting metal. He needs to fabricate the metal for the striker. Can anyone reply with a photo as to what it looks like? He advises that a the sedan mounting metal is different. Thanks: Arnie
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| trjford8 | -- 02-19-2019 @ 10:48 AM |
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You might try EMS at ; www.emsautomotive.com. They make patch panels for old Fords and may already make the part you need. They do make new back panels and tool trays for '37 Ford coupes. This message was edited by trjford8 on 2-19-19 @ 10:54 AM
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| TonyM | -- 02-19-2019 @ 12:16 PM |
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Sneezer, There is no such thing as a 1937 "Business Coupe". There are three Coupe models offered by Ford in 1937: De Luxe Coupe Standard Coupe Club Coupe. . . . 78-730B
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| Sneezer | -- 02-19-2019 @ 12:27 PM |
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Probably the Club Coupe with the huge trunk and no rear seating.
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| Sneezer | -- 02-19-2019 @ 12:27 PM |
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Probably the Club Coupe with the huge trunk and no rear seating.
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| TonyM | -- 02-19-2019 @ 12:44 PM |
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1937 Ford Club Coupe IS equipped with a rear seat (seats six passengers). The De Luxe Coupe has no rear seat, nor does the Standard Coupe (both are three passenger types with no rear seat or rumble seat). . . . . . 78-730B This message was edited by TonyM on 2-19-19 @ 12:52 PM
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| Sneezer | -- 02-19-2019 @ 1:16 PM |
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Whatever model the car is we now know that it is a coupe with the huge rear trunk and no rear seats. This should be enough information for a member to photo the correct striker area
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| TonyM | -- 02-19-2019 @ 2:12 PM |
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I hope you can find what you are looking for. Maybe you can post a photo of the car? Good luck with the car. T . . . 78-730B
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| cpipp01@aol.com | -- 02-19-2019 @ 2:30 PM |
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78-830. Pickup Coupe
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| Sneezer | -- 02-19-2019 @ 5:01 PM |
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Rescued from the desert and found in Los Angeles. Still flathead powered. Will be driven as it appears in the photo.
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| TonyM | -- 02-19-2019 @ 5:16 PM |
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Two windshield wipers point to it being a De Luxe Coupe. De Luxe also had two tail lights, although some Standards could have been equipped with two tail lights after leaving the factory. Bright grill also points to De Luxe (Standard has a painted grille). Non Bright windshield frame is found on standard but this could of been a replacement. Also, if there are holes on the outer edge of the running board for Stainless trim spear, then that would be De Luxe. Looks like a De Luxe from here, but who knows. . . . 78-730B
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| trjford8 | -- 02-20-2019 @ 8:25 AM |
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The cast striker may be reproduced. Have you contacted any of the V-8 parts vendors? This message was edited by trjford8 on 2-20-19 @ 8:26 AM
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| zeke3 | -- 02-21-2019 @ 3:26 PM |
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Attached is a photo of the trunk latch in my 1937 Ford Deluxe 5 window coupe. By the serial number, my car, or my engine, was built in early February, 1937.
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| Sneezer | -- 02-21-2019 @ 4:27 PM |
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I really appreciate the photo. Transferred it to my photo album and will print off a copy for my brother who I am seeing tomorrow. Bob Drake sells a pair of parts that are supposed to be the catch parts but do not look like your photo. Drake and Mac's sell a striker that match yours. Thanks: aRNIE
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| carcrazy | -- 02-21-2019 @ 4:53 PM |
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The 1937 Ford Club Coupe was available only as a Deluxe Model. Only 16,992 of these coupes were built.
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| zeke3 | -- 02-21-2019 @ 5:25 PM |
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Here's another photo showing the bracket has a bend in it and extends down to the bottom of the tool tray and attaches down there.
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| srg | -- 03-10-2019 @ 9:11 AM |
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Mac's auto parts sell the trunk latches.
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| Sneezer | -- 03-10-2019 @ 12:43 PM |
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Problem solved. My brother was a little carried away describing his problem. All that was wrong was the striker was torn out of the bracket. Straightened the torn area; added a patch and then installed a striker from one of the vendors. Thanks for all the help. Arnie
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| Sneezer | -- 03-10-2019 @ 12:43 PM |
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Problem solved. My brother was a little carried away describing his problem. All that was wrong was the striker was torn out of the bracket. Straightened the torn area; added a patch and then installed a striker from one of the vendors. Thanks for all the help. Arnie
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| trjford8 | -- 03-10-2019 @ 2:24 PM |
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Thanks for giving us the results.
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