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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-11-2024, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 618
Posted By NRolfes
Re: Paint color for 32 Tudor belt rail panel (dash)

Thanks everyone for the great information! Unfortunately my belt rail got sand blasted and primed before I took photos so I do not have a good reference of color. David’s attached photos are...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 618
Posted By NRolfes
Paint color for 32 Tudor belt rail panel (dash)

I did a search and did not find a thread on paint color for the belt rail panel on a 32 Tudor. I am new at doing searches so may not have typed in the correct key words. Does anyone have a color...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-29-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 537
Posted By NRolfes
Re: Front fender welting 32 tudor

Good advice, and thank you for the knowledge that these should be countersunk rivets. I would never have known the difference if it weren’t for your well written response to my questions. I will...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-29-2023, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 537
Posted By NRolfes
Re: Front fender welting 32 tudor

Maybe the front crossmember was replaced because it is attached to the frame with low profile square head bolts. I have attached a picture. I could grind them down if they are suppose to be flush.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-28-2023, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 537
Posted By NRolfes
Front fender welting 32 tudor

Does the welting under the front fender start at the firewall and run all the way to the front of the frame? If it does, do you cut out for the rivets on the front cross member?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-19-2023, 03:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,223
Posted By NRolfes
Re: 32 cowl to firewall rubber installation

Thanks everyone for your help with the cowl to firewall attachment. After a little more work, it fits just like the picture glennpm posted above. The picture really helped me understand how it was...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2023, 02:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,223
Posted By NRolfes
Re: 32 cowl to firewall rubber installation

Wow, what a challenge to get the rubber seal in-between the cowl and the firewall. I reshaped the rubber seal using my table saw with a new carbide finishing blade. This worked well. I cut a grove...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-07-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,207
Posted By NRolfes
1932 Tudor rear body to frame rubber pads

I have read a number of posts referring to the rubber pads used when attaching the body to the frame on a ‘32 tudor at the rear of the body. Per the posts, they are 2x2 inch pads - one is 1/8 inch...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-05-2023, 09:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,223
Posted By NRolfes
Re: 32 cowl to firewall rubber installation

Thank you all for the insightful input. I will not get back to working on it until this weekend but will freeze and try to sand down to the .21 inch thickness. That to me looks like the solution. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-04-2023, 07:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,223
Posted By NRolfes
Re: 32 cowl to firewall rubber installation

One other question: I used the frame welting under the legs of the firewall and after reading one of DavidG’s posting, I am questioning if there is a specific product/part for that purpose. After...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-04-2023, 05:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,223
Posted By NRolfes
32 cowl to firewall rubber installation

Help, I am putting the body of my ‘32 Tudor on the frame and running into problems with installing the rubber welting between the firewall and cowl. I installed the firewall and than lifted the body...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-04-2023, 04:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 301
Posted By NRolfes
32 cowl to firewall rubber installation

Help, I am putting the body of my ‘32 Tudor on the frame and running into problems with installing the rubber welting between the firewall and cowl. I installed the firewall and than lifted the body...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-27-2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,013
Posted By NRolfes
Re: 1932 floor board sealer

Thank you for the great responses. Nick
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-25-2023, 03:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,013
Posted By NRolfes
1932 floor board sealer

I have searched and read the articles on floor boards but have not found what the best modern day finish is for the boards. I have read the excellent articles on the Ford Barn addressing how to make...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-10-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 646
Posted By NRolfes
Re: 1932 installation instruction for top insert

Thanks David, your explanation is quite clear. I plan to install the top in the next two weeks with a friend who is quite handy as well and I think it will go well. Two quick follow up questions: ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-10-2023, 07:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 646
Posted By NRolfes
1932 installation instruction for top insert

Looking for instructions on how to install the roof insert on a 1932 Model B Tudor. I read where David G mentioned LeBaron Bonny had good instruction but they are out of business. Any help is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-20-2023, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 649
Posted By NRolfes
Re: 1932 shock arms

Thank You, this is very helpful in finding the right arms. I do have David’s books and I think I reread chapter 10 several times but did not see the additional information provided above -...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-20-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 649
Posted By NRolfes
1932 shock arms

Are the front and back shock arms on a 1932 Model B the same or are they different in length and look? The car I am restoring no longer had shock arms. I did a long search this morning and did not...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-07-2023, 05:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 649
Posted By NRolfes
Re: 1932 Model B Tudor closed top material

Thanks for the info … appreciate the help.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-07-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 649
Posted By NRolfes
1932 Model B Tudor closed top material

I am working with a Model A supplier of closed top roof material and he would like a name or picture of the vinyl replacement top material used on the ‘32 Model B. I took a picture of my old top...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-07-2023, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 351
Posted By NRolfes
1932 Model B Tudor closed top material

I am working with a Model A supplier of closed top roof material and he would like a name or picture of the vinyl replacement top material used on the ‘32 Model B. I took a picture of my old top...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2023, 02:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By NRolfes
PPG paint number for sea gull gray on 1932 Model B

Does anyone know the PPG DBC paint number or mixture for the sea gull gray paint for the grill on a 1932 model B? I can’t find it on my reference list. Thanks, Nick
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 749
Posted By NRolfes
Re: Hood Pad (Lacing) for 1932 Model B Tudor

Thank you … appreciate the help and advice! Nick
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-18-2023, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 749
Posted By NRolfes
Hood Pad (Lacing) for 1932 Model B Tudor

Looking for where to find the best hood pad for the radiator shell and the firewall. I purchased one from a supplier and I believe it is of the soft core referred to in David Rohr’s 1932 Ford Book. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-12-2023, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 636
Posted By NRolfes
Re: Questions on painting the molding and reveals on 1932 B

David, just want to clarify what you mean by upper and lower moldings. I assume you are referring to the main belt molding around the center of the body which loops over the hood and up along the...
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