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cw · 02-18-2023, 12:49 PM

Hello,
Looking for blueprints or a pattern for a set of side curtains for a 1932 standard roadster.
Would side curtains from a 1931 standard roadster work?
Does anyone have a recommendation for an upholster who makes them?
Thanks... Chris

Krylon32 · 02-18-2023, 01:43 PM

If you already have the top installed, a competent local upholstery shop should be able to fabricate the side curtains to your specs.

Jeff/Illinois · 02-18-2023, 02:16 PM

It's getting harder and harder to find upholsterers at least around here.

I have a buddy with a 2006 Mustang convertible and he can't even find anybody to change THAT out for him

It seems like a lot of folks that are from Mexico are pretty talented in that area. Hope one of them sets up shop here, they'll have more business than they can ever handle.

DavidG · 02-18-2023, 02:47 PM

If the engineering drawings survived, you can obtain copies of them for your side curtains from the Benson Ford Research Center in Dearborn. You will need the part numbers, which are in the '32 body parts catalog. (Please let me know if you do not have a copy of that catalog.)

If you cannot find someone nearby to make your curtains, Jay of jljohnsonupholstery.com in Hartville, OH has photos and dimensions of an original set of '32 deluxe roadster side curtains and the only difference is the cloth material color and the absence of provision for a post-mounted outside rear view mirror in the standard curtains. You will need to provide paper patterns to locate the various fasteners on the curtains as there is sufficient variation in the fit of top bows and irons relative to the sockets in the doors to require some customization of the fastener locations.

cw · 02-21-2023, 10:03 AM

thank you. I will reach out to the Benson Ford Research Center and jljohnsonupholstery.com

cw · 02-21-2023, 10:16 AM

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could you provide the side curtain part numbers? I do not have the32' body parts catalog. Thank you

DavidG · 02-21-2023, 11:05 AM

Sorry, but it turns out that I do not have that catalog with me. If you haven't obtained the part numbers by early April, I can provide them at that time.

02-18-2023, 12:49 PM	#1
cw Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Midland, MI US Posts: 37	1932 Standard Roadster Side Curtains Hello, Looking for blueprints or a pattern for a set of side curtains for a 1932 standard roadster. Would side curtains from a 1931 standard roadster work? Does anyone have a recommendation for an upholster who makes them? Thanks... Chris

02-18-2023, 01:43 PM	#2
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,506	Re: 1932 Standard Roadster Side Curtains If you already have the top installed, a competent local upholstery shop should be able to fabricate the side curtains to your specs.

02-18-2023, 02:16 PM	#3
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,792	Re: 1932 Standard Roadster Side Curtains It's getting harder and harder to find upholsterers at least around here. I have a buddy with a 2006 Mustang convertible and he can't even find anybody to change THAT out for him It seems like a lot of folks that are from Mexico are pretty talented in that area. Hope one of them sets up shop here, they'll have more business than they can ever handle.

02-18-2023, 02:47 PM	#4
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,110	Re: 1932 Standard Roadster Side Curtains If the engineering drawings survived, you can obtain copies of them for your side curtains from the Benson Ford Research Center in Dearborn. You will need the part numbers, which are in the '32 body parts catalog. (Please let me know if you do not have a copy of that catalog.) If you cannot find someone nearby to make your curtains, Jay of jljohnsonupholstery.com in Hartville, OH has photos and dimensions of an original set of '32 deluxe roadster side curtains and the only difference is the cloth material color and the absence of provision for a post-mounted outside rear view mirror in the standard curtains. You will need to provide paper patterns to locate the various fasteners on the curtains as there is sufficient variation in the fit of top bows and irons relative to the sockets in the doors to require some customization of the fastener locations.

02-21-2023, 10:03 AM	#5
cw Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Midland, MI US Posts: 37	Re: 1932 Standard Roadster Side Curtains thank you. I will reach out to the Benson Ford Research Center and jljohnsonupholstery.com

02-21-2023, 10:16 AM	#6
cw Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Midland, MI US Posts: 37	Re: 1932 Standard Roadster Side Curtains Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) could you provide the side curtain part numbers? I do not have the32' body parts catalog. Thank you

02-21-2023, 11:05 AM	#7
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,110	Re: 1932 Standard Roadster Side Curtains Sorry, but it turns out that I do not have that catalog with me. If you haven't obtained the part numbers by early April, I can provide them at that time.