1937 CHEVROLET CHEVY CABRIOLET CONVERTIBLE REST-MOD Z28TPI LB9 V8 RHIENBECK SHOW

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CAR MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED. TOO MANY ADDERS. SURE WE MISSED SOME. IT CAN BE SEEN (& HEARD) 1 DAY ONLY - MAY 2nd - at RHINEBECK CAR SHOW (RHINEBECK FAIRGROUNDS - NY) RIGHT BEHIND THE REGISTRATION TENT 2014 CAR WAS SHOWN TWICE: -- Received 2nd Place Trophy (pre 1942 W2 Category) from an AACA show in Dutchess County NY and -- Award Winner Plaque at Mills Mansion (Staatsburg NY. 28th year "Gathering of Old Cars" 10/19/14) from Red Hook Car Club · $$ COMPS: If you check the internet. there are 2 very similar (Superior body) completed cars for sale. They both have Chevy/GMC drive trains. (the Chevy =45. 9K and the Ford =51K); both are True ConvertiblesWe Reserve the right to end this auction early. since this car is also being offered for sale locallyHistory:- Original Car was found in OHIO. It was a stock 1937 Chevrolet. all Steel. Cabriolet (Convertible) one of only 1. 24 built- Originally finished in Ohio. It was titled in Ohio. as a 1937 Chevrolet CN (Convertible) - with a 1937 Chevrolet. in-line 6. 216-ci (3. 5 L) engine. That required leaded gasoline to prevent knocking. - Original (37) engine oiled the rod bearing & connecting rods by using "oil trough" built into the oil pan. - With this engine. drive train & brakes; it was not suited for either hi-speed or long range highway driving- The Original Car was destroyed by Fire and bought back from Insurance Company (with a Salvage “title”). - The Resto-Moded car was originally modified to make it perform better. to be safer and to be more reliable (& More fun)- The re-purchased car was completely rebuilt on 1937 Chassis (Resto-Moded); and completed in 2013. - Used local body / engine & interior shops in & around Ohio ( near Zenia); - Car used some original parts (Chassis/Frame. Convertible Top frame??. Bumper? and some “brite/trim work. - Rebuilt car was reinspected and titled (still as a 1937 Chevy Master Convertible) w/ new VIN # 412465. in OHIO. and has:SUPERIOR Reinforced Fiberglass body (Shaved. chopped). It was used because it is light weight (on 1937 frame). but has steel substructures & steel reinforcements that supply rigidity and support for key body areas; including doors. hood & trunk lid. A Superior 1937 Chevy Cabriolet Body (Costs 25+K for a "roller" Excludes engine. drive train (transmission etc. )A/C integrated into car; also Power Tinted Windows and Remote locks (doors & trunk) included. It has Mustang II front end w/ Disk BrakesNew Billet Wheels & New TiresRear Wheel Drive with Improved rear & rear brakes12V Hi Voltage electricalOther Modifications inside. outside. underneath; including different parts Leather Interior Seats. Custom Interior including trunk with embossed Chevy emblemImproved electronics. new Harness. LED lights inside indicators. wiring. etc. New Dual Exhaust SystemAdditional Modifications were made. Including obtaining & rebuilding drive train using:Engine 1989 TPI Fuel Injected (Tuned Port with “Multec” Fuel Injectors) Engine – (5. 0L) V-8 from Camaro (Z28-IROC) LB9 Engine w/ Tuned Port InjectionLess than 1% of all Chevy Engines in 1989 (8. 25 of 110. 39) were LB9. Transmission THM700-R4 is the 4 Speed Turbo Hydra-Matic / Automatic. with OverdriveRear End GMC (Olds? 10 Bolt) Rear EndOther modifications includedUpgraded Engine/Drive train; Set up for Regular unleaded (via computer)New Fuel TankNew DOLPHIN Street Rod 6 Gauge SetUpgraded GM Steering ColumnTwin Leather – Power Bucket SeatsLED Floor Shifter & IndicatorsPower (worm gear) Hood mechanismAdded Extra “Puller” Electric FanCar is inspected and has current / valid NYS Plates good to October 2015. driving it to/from Rhinebeck showI believe all this information is correct & true; I am not a car "expert" and have some records to prove some information. Car was bought from a family member and is being sold due to health reasons. Car is sold. after your inspection. as is where is. If you have any questions send an email. need more pictures of awards or anything. send an email. ·