1937 Ford Custom pickup

Highlights

• 3-year restoration showpiece completed in 1971
• Debuted: 21st Annual Autorama, Sacramento, CA--Won Sweepstakes Grand Prize
• Engine: 1940 Ford Flathead V8--Weiland high-compression heads
• --Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold--3 chromed Stromberg 97 carburetors--chrome fan
• --ceramic-coated exhaust headers--fully chromed exhaust tailpipes
• Transmission: column shifted-fully synchronized 3-speed
• Ford rear end
• Interior: Custom dark brown upholstery in deep-tufted hexagon pattern on
• --seats/door panels/kick panels/headliner
• --matching vinyl & dark brown carpeting throughout
• Exterior: Custom yellow pearl paint
• --Cadillac wire wheels
• --Firestone white oval tires
• Bed: Walnut wood flooring--matching walnut on both sides of tailgate
• --chrome strips & fasteners
• 731 miles driven since completion over 50 years ago
• Time capsule kept in climate controlled storage since 1971
• Featured in "Hot Rods and Customs of the 1970s" by Andy Southard Jr
• Includes personal note from Vic Hawkins-Customizer to second owner