Barn Find: 31 Chevy 3 Window Coupe

My wife just handed me the best birthday card ever. This 1931 3-window was last driven in the summer of 1960.

 

i think iam jealous and must go now.......nice score

 

Excuse me while I go slap my wife...all I got for my last birthday was a new pair of work boots. Very nice piece of machinery.

 

Great score! Looks like a nice solid car to start with. Keep us posted on your progress.

 

Does she have a sister?

uh, wait a second... are there any other cars in that barn?

 

That thing is in beautiful shape, restorers will hate you.

 

SUPER!!!! Now do a GMC, side drafts, 4 speed, straight axle - you know the drill

 

Love it!love it!love it!

 

Wow what a great gift

How is the wood?

Gary

 

I have seen a couple of restored Chevy's about that year. As much as I like the Fords and I'm a Ford guy, I really like the Chevys. They had prettier paint styles. First I've seen of one like that though. Shame to see it get cut up though.

 

nice birthday present. I'd love to start with something that nice

 

Check out my avatar, its a 29 3 window chevy, it's what yours would look like if it had been sitting outside under a pile of leaves for countless years. I cannot express how much I envy you right now.

 

I might be able to type something after i wipe the drool off.....

almost a shame to cut up.....

 

dam what a killa ride!!!

 

get the sawzall out!!
jimV

 

Looked around the States for six months, only between L.A. and Alaska, came home with a 29 Dodge, 5 window !
Both better than a Ford thow,,,

 

I`m with you on this one

 

nice! that is one cool azz birthday present

 

another bowtie, nice.....

Looks real solid...

 

Start a build thread when you begin so we ca keep track of the progress. I am going to scoop up a five window in a couple weeks so I would love to exchange ideas or knowledge of any sort. Hold on to you wife, she is a good woman. NICE SCORE!!!!

 

You are one lucky SOB.

 

Very nice way to start a project. Oh,and Happy 40th Birthday.

 

congratz ..

 

Your wife must really love you, you really don't find many wifes that understand our need for fixin cars so KUDOS's to you and yours. The car looks great, what are your plans for it? keep up posted.

 

I'm both happy for you and jealous at the same time...
You SUCK and RULE!!!

 

Rare tin, you are one lucky dude!

 

That is really nice and hard to come buy , Whats your plans for it . I no where there is a 32 in the basement of a guys house and its been there around 40 to 50 years never seen it but no someone who has its bone stock just a little moldy not missing one part. Im waiting to have the money to make an offer

 

WAY COOL.. AMAZINGLY STRAIGHT / CLEAN... YOU HIT A "10" ON THE BITCHIN-SCORE-O-METER.. THE CLOSEST THING MY WIFE EVER DID TO THAT WAS A VON FRANKO HOT WHEELS.. AND SHE KEPT THE TIKI...

 

COOL,,, What did you get her???

 

Surprised to see this back up. Thanks for the kind words. I am currently working on replacing the drvr door wood. Documenting the progress with photos with an eye towards making a "how to" post is harder than I thought. Plus making opposites for the pass door doubles the time. I post an update when I get it all written up.