I remember years ago a long decertation in Old Cars Weekly newspaper about pre-war cars being nickel plated, while chrome became popular after the war. I believe it is a matter of plating. I have been told triple plating is copper/nickel/chrome so the top layer of chrome is a clear preservative. It does look different than nickel too, the nickel has a more silver metallic look. On my car I have not re-plated the side hood vents, window frame nor grill and you can see that the nickel is a tone different than the chrome on the other trim that had to be done. I chose chrome over nickel for the new plating as it is a tougher longer lasting finish (in my opinion mind you).
Bob J.

Just an absolutely beautiful car, you should be very proud of her.
Mine is Greta Garbo, Kev's is The Jackard, so you will need to tell us her appellation!
My 2 cents, I suggest pulling the fuel tank now and getting it off to be dipped/sealed. It takes a while and you will not be driving her for a while anyway. While out undo the gas line at the fuel pump and fill it full of brake clean or its like and blast the line clear too, compressed air will help blow it clear. Better yet, carefully remove the line and replace it with a new one using the old as a bending pattern. Also get a new rubber hose at the filler neck and a new cap (there is also a nice aftermarket Steele gas filler grommet if yours is brittle).
Takes away a lot of issues with the fuel supply if the system is properly purged/cleaned. 1937 was a while ago!
Have fun!
Bob J.

I had just redone all mine too, distributor, advance , along with all other engine components.
I agree that the original gasket was a cork ring. In my gasket kit from Kanter they supplied an O-Ring, a neoprene material. I was skeptical it would work, but it spins smooth to set timing and has no leaks, at least after the 1st 100 miles. Weather closed in to stop the driving for this year.
Bob J.

I did up this drawing of the muffler for the fabricator based on dimensions in the 53 specifications found on this site. I believe you can find specs for the 37 here as well.
Bob J.

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I did not go with a resonator. I had my entire exhaust custom made, but it is different than a regular 37 as my car has a 53 Patrician 327 in it, so uses a 2 1/4" diameter pipe set-up.
The muffler shot is below if you like. I believe a resonator would occur downstream from the muffler, likely below the gas tank.
Bob J.

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At the price the 37 coupe is going for it is a steal. A new interior can be done within what you'd pay to fix a whole car and you'd have the car you want. Don't let the vinyl scare you.
Bob J.

Great idea, thanks!
Bob J.

Thanks!
Bob J.

As most of you, my car is 6V.
That said, I have an accessory that is only available in 12V.
My thought is to have a separate 12V battery hooked up to this accessory, as it is a low power draw, I will simply charge the battery at a time the amperage drops too low.
My question is this:
Can I run a hot lead to the accessory and simply ground the positive to the frame like the 6V does? (This is fine with the accessory, it is positive ground)
As they are two separate circuits I expect they could both use the same ground. I can run a ground wire as well to the accessory, but I am trying to see if I can drop the redundant ground wire run.
Thanks,
Bob J.

People make money on cars?
Bob J.