1937 Dodge 426 HEMI EFI Pickup Resto-Mod

1937 DODGE BROTHERS PICKUP 426 HEMI RESTO-MOD

HIGH-DOLLAR BUILD / MODERN FRAME / HILBORN HEMI EFI-SYSTEM

ALL STEEL / CRATE 7.0L 426 HEMI / BUILT 727 3-SPD AUTOMATIC / VINTAGE AIR A/C

ALL STEEL BUILT / STRETCHED & WIDEN / HIGH-DOLLAR BUILD

465HP 7.0L 426 HEMI [CRATE CAST IRON] / FORGED INTERNALS / HILBORN EFI-HEMI SYSTEM

REVERSE VALVE BODY & BUILT CHRYSLER 727 3-SPD AUTOMATIC

SHOW QUALITY BUILT / POLISHED MOTOR / 2004 DODGE DAKOTA FRAME

AIR RIDE TECH FRONT / CUSTOM TAN LEATHER INTERIOR / ELECTRONIC OVERDRIVE

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STEVE PHELPS @ 407-435-9745

This 1937 Dodge Pickup was purchased from a Discovery Channel Celebrity who lives in Louisiana … who … purchased it several years ago from a Baton Rouge, Louisiana Hot Rod Collector.Well … I love to trace the history of my cars … and after a extensive search I located the collector (who is now retired) and he informed me that he had purchased it along with 5 other “High Dollar” cars from it’s builder who was a Longview, Texas business man who operated a Hot Rod Restoration Shop at one of his companies … and … only built cars for his own collection.He remembered the name … but … that was all he could share with me. So … again I went to work and found the Texas businessman who is now 79 years old, retired and a wonderful gentleman.We talked for a long time … and … the pertinent build information he shared is as follows:

1. He explained, that when he commissioned the built the 37 Dodge, he wanted a Luxury / Reliable / Cruiser … that he and his wife could enjoy driving everyday … with a “Real” Chrysler HEMI, Chrysler 727 Overdrive Automatic, Vintage A/C, Power Brakes and Power Steering.

2. He further shared that it actually sits on a upgraded 2003 Dodge Dakota Chassis.

3. He also explained that he purchased two 1937 Dodge pickups and split both longwise (each 2” off center) … then … reassembled them so that the final pickup was 4” wider than the original. Additionally he chopped the roof … and … elongated the cab by 4” … plus … extended the hood and motor compartment by an additional 4’ (to accommodate the 426 HEMI). He also stated that is was a “All Steel” build except for a small amount of fiberglass under the rear bed area.

4. He additionally stated that the 426 HEMI was a $27,000 New Crate Engine with the $7,500 Hilborn HEMI EFI … and … that the 727 Chrysler Transmission was also a New Crate Transmission with the factory optional $6,000 Overdrive.

5. Finally, he had no idea just how much it cost to build … since … he ran most of the cost through his company. But … Shared that it was very expensive and took several years to complete.

EXTERIOR:

-Mirror Finish Black Exterior w/ Chrome Trim

-Custom Orange & Cream handprinted Pinstripes

-Custom Made Polished Grille

-Glass Dome Headlamps

-Custom Made Steel Hood

-Chrome Side Mirrors

-Shaved Doors w/ Remote Poppers

-Bed Liner Spray Bed

-CustomLeather Battery Box w/ Key Kill-Switch

-15”/17” Polished American Racing Salt Plate Special [VN471] w/ Polished Knock-Offs

-Toyo Versado Touring All Season Tires

Front: 205/70R15 96T // Rear: 255/60R17 106V

INTERIOR:

-Custom Tan Leather Designed Interior

-Black 2-Spoke Steering Wheel

-Brushed Aluminum Ididit Tilt Steering Column

-Classic Instruments RPM Tach w/ Custom Steering Column Mount

-Custom Extended Mirror Black Original Steel Dash w/ hand-Painted Pinstripes

-Electric Windows

-CV Under Overdrive Controls

-Vintage Air A/C w/ Defrost Controls

-Classic Instruments Gauges [Clock / Speedometer / Multi: Temp. / Fuel / Volts / Oil]

-Dash Glove Box w/ Digital Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge Inside

-Air Ride Tech. Front Controls [Under Dash]

-Custom Tan Carpeted Interior w/ Floor Mats

-Lokar Performance Radical Floor Shifter w/ Rat Fink Knob

-Lokar Performance Floor E-Brake

-Custom Tan Leather Bench Seat

-Custom Tan Leather Headliner / Sony Digital Radio

PERFORMANCE & SUSPENSION:

-Chrysler Crate 7.0L 426ci. HEMI [Cast Iron] // 465HP & 486 ft-lbs Torque

+Heavy-Duty Cast Iron w/ Cross-Bolted Mains

+Stainless Steel 2.25” Intake Valves

+Heavy-Duty Single Valve Springs w/ Dampers

+Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft

+Forged 9:1 Compression Pistons

+Forged Steel Crankshaft

+Premium Double Roller Timing Chain

-Custom Made & Polished Air-Cleaners w/ Velocity Stacks

-Hilborn 426 HEMI EFI-System w/ Polished Fuel Rails

-Polished Keith Black HEMI Valve Covers

-Stainless Steel Long-Tube Headers

-Custom Exhaust w/ Cherry Bombs

-Vintage Air A/C Compressor

-MSD Ignition Blaster SS Coil

-Power Steering

-Powered Disc Brakes

-Independent Front Suspension w/ Air Ride Technologies Dual Bags

-Rear Leaf Springs w/ Shocks

-Custom Made Driveshaft

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STEVE PHELPS @ 407-435-9745