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TuscanS

02-25-2019 @ 8:50 AM

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Gentlemen
As a new member I would firstly like to say h*llo from across the pond. Having searched the classic car magazines and the web for over five years I finally found my dream classic in LI New York, a 1937 Ford Fordor Model 78 Deluxe which I believe is a outstanding example of this beautiful car. The good news is she arrived safely in the UK in January the not so good news is I know nothing about this vehicle from a maintenance, restoration perspective. My question is simple where do I start with literature to educate myself.

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02-25-2019 @ 9:29 AM

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Chris, start with two books. 1) The 1937 Ford book that has been put out by the Early Ford V-8 club of America. It can be purchased on the front page of this site form the "Online Store".2) The Ford Service Bulletins from 1932-1937. This book can be purchased from the various V-8 Ford parts vendors or may be available on Amazon. Also consider joining the Early Ford V-8 Club. You can join on the front page of this site under "membership". Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the forum.

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02-25-2019 @ 10:26 AM

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Thank you...........I have joined the club and will purchase as per your suggestions, I was very lucky to have a boot full (trunk) of spares and some manuals but not but for sure not a 1937 Ford book.

02-25-2019 @ 11:07 AM

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TuscanS - Welcome to the club and to this forum. We love pictures here so if you can, please post a picture of your '37. I recently sold my '37 deluxe Fordor as seen in attached picture....

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02-25-2019 @ 12:35 PM

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MG-Thank you..........I cannot believe I did not see that one.........A very nice example........Yes once I have worked out how to post a picture.

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02-25-2019 @ 12:47 PM

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MG- Ah not that difficult. This was taken at the Brooklands Winter Breakfast meet, a local petrol heads show and shine. She caused quite a stir there are not many 37s in the UK and even fewer in my part of town, I most probably have the only one. First time out on UK roads it was a fun driving experience.

02-25-2019 @ 1:06 PM

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TuscanS - You should be proud as that's a beautiful '37 you have. Ford's answer to 'Art Deco'....

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02-25-2019 @ 1:09 PM

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MG-Why thank you Sir

02-25-2019 @ 1:16 PM

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TuscanS - FYI - Ford labeled the body style of your car as 'Touring Sedan'....

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02-25-2019 @ 5:02 PM

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Lovely!

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