Topic: 1937 - Weight & Wheelbase


ravi.avalur    -- 09-30-2014 @ 1:35 AM
  I needed to know the following details regarding my 1937 Ford V8 Phaeton :
- Unladen Weight
- Laden Weight
- Wheelbase

Would anyone have these details by any chance ? THey were not on the cars old certificate that have now expired and I need them now for the new registration papers.

Thanks for your help !



4dFordSC    -- 09-30-2014 @ 8:14 PM
  Wheelbase: 112"
Shipping (unladen) weight: 2691 lbs.
Laden weight: n/a

From Standard Catalog of Ford, 4th ed., by John Gunnell.


ravi.avalur    -- 10-01-2014 @ 6:43 AM
  Thank you so much for this information !

In fact, 2691 Lbs. is a shade lighter than the 2760 Lbs. 1937 standard Dlx Model 78 covered in the 37 Ford Book which I assume is a hardtop. I would assume that the Phaeton weighed a little less due to its soft top.

Thanks again , most helpful of you.


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