Re: Remains of a 1937 prototype?

Posted by flackmaster On 2015/2/23 14:07:04

Again, every picture tells a story. That is a 1936 radiator- or at least the top neck/tank. Installing a 36 radiator in a 37 can be done, but does take some adaptation. The oil fill tube is possibly later (taller). And of course the engine number pad....

As for the engine, I would NOT expect it to be worthwhile, such that it has been open to the harsh elements for years. There is nothing special about the engineering of this engine to learn from, about as sophisticated as a 9N tractor, which, would at least have some utility... That, and of course the later engines did have some notable improvements. Hence the sad statement that this car's only value is either sentimental or historical. Same for the body, for example there is a mostly complete, way way more solid 115C touring sedan out on the west coast, seen in the craigslist listing string, for $2500.