Bossman's 1937 Chevy 2 Door Sedan

[BOSSMAN]

The car is still in fabrication at a local shop. Supposed to pick it up in a few weeks but we've been told that before. The guy is doing an amazing job so patience is a virtue! I don't have any pics to share yet but I will certainly keep it up to date as things progress.

[Old Dog]

Anything to update? Really looking forward to seeing this go back together.

[BOSSMAN]

I'm very fortunate to have the father that I have, he is a gear head as well. Now that I have a 3 year old son that has taken to cars even more than I did already I wonder what kind of trouble we can all get it.......

He plans to paint the car a metallic maroon. It will be a really sharp car, I'm excited to see it again if the body guy would just finish up a couple little things we could go pick it up soon.

[Monk]

Nice project.....did you mention what color you'll paint it?

Really like that Impala in the photo as well.

[DanStokes]

When I was in school (then Ferris State College) taking Auto Machine, knurling pistons was considered a perfectly acceptable repair though not preferred. This was 1966 time frame. Did many of them and they held up OK.

GREAT project. My Dad hated cars and we never did anything like this together. Good for you guys!

Dan

[milner351]

VERY COOL

you're a very lucky guy. My Dad is a golfer, no interest in cars other than for comfortable transportation (he's a town car guy).

Very nice set up! I'm sure it will make way more power than the old set up. My first engine build had knurled pistons!

[Huskinhano]

Thanks for posting for your dad's car. That was a lot of fun reading about his present day and past.

[AFFORDILLAC]

What a kool looking motor! Love the car too!

[BOSSMAN]

I'm pretty excited for my dad, this has been a long project and I know he is antsy to get it done. Be fun to cruise around in with the family. I'm glad I could help him alot with it.

[Scott Liggett]

That looks to be one boss hot rod, Bossman. The 327 will definitely be a screamer.

[OldMachinist]

Looks like it will be a real nice engine. I'm glad to see you paying attention to cyl. seal by boring block and grinding crank for good fit and finish. Thats the foundation for a good engine which some people seem to not realize.

[BOSSMAN]

Yeah it should set that 37' sideways pretty good LOL! My dad keeps asking how much power it will make so I keep lying to him (I say a much smaller power number) hehehe. That is a Barry Grant Six Shooter so only the center carb has an idle circuit and the front/rear carbs are the "secondary" with how the linkage is setup (blocked idle circuits). I haven't tuned one of these before so it may be a challenge. Not sure where the linkage is currently at but it will be in the car this winter.

[Deaf Bob]

Wow! Really nice..
I love my balanced 327 with the 0.60 bore ..
You have a HEALTHY motor!
Are the carbs all with idle circuits?
Looking forward seeing your linkage set up!

[JOES66FURY]

bad ass man!

[SuperBuickGuy]

wow, nice

someday I'd like to do the same with my dad - he had a 37 Chev. coupe that he drag raced in LA back in the day...