The 37 coil attaches to a conduit from the ignition switch on the top and the coil and the wire that goes to the distributor attach on the bottom,I could drill holes on the back side of the original coil toward the block for cooling if needed. I modified a 216 side cover and should look into making them.
Originally Posted by LonnieC
Jeff -

I'm enjoying following your project.

Tell me more about a '37 coil and ignition. What's the difference between '37 and "modern?" Was the '37 coil mounted with high tension wire pointing down, like on AD trucks? If so, how could you drill the cover of a '37 coil for cooling so that it won't show?

I believe that you have 12v power. As others have noted, 12v coils are available with an internal resistor. I have a Bosch coil with internal resistor on my truck.

If you have 12v, you can continue the disguise by attaching 1937 6v tags to the gen and starter. I put 6v tags on the 12v gen and starter in my '54. A trophy shop engraved the correct part numbers on the tags. I used my wife's birthday + 1954 as the build date on the starter and an approx build date on the starter. Actually, I guess the starter is still six volts, but the tag was missing.
< CLICK > '37 tags at Chevs of the 40s

Final question - did you fabricate the 216 side plate on your 235; modify a plate; or buy it off the shelf? Cool.

Thanks,

1937 Chevy 1/2-ton pickup