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05-24-2023, 10:54 AM | #1 |
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1932 Ford Cabriolet Rear Window
I’m trying to determine what versions of the ’32 Cabriolet rear window frames I have. The one closest to the rug came with the car and the outer trim is made of aluminum, while the inner ring is made of brass and held together by machine screws. 1st & 2nd pictures
I purchased the second one separately from the car, the purchase included the complete top – top irons, b pillar, top bow, header, etc. However, it is smaller than the original, and it appears to be made of stainless steel, held together by machine screws. 3rd & 4th pictures. Since most of the car appears to be “early” I believe the first one is the early version as well and the second one is the third version? |
05-24-2023, 11:34 AM | #2 |
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Re: 1932 Ford Cabriolet Rear Window
The bottom one in your first and second pic appears to be the correct one.The inner piece looks pretty shot to me.
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05-24-2023, 11:36 AM | #3 |
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Re: 1932 Ford Cabriolet Rear Window
Mine looks like the one that is closest to the carpet.
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05-24-2023, 11:36 AM | #4 | |
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Re: 1932 Ford Cabriolet Rear Window
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05-24-2023, 01:33 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1932 Ford Cabriolet Rear Window
Apart from the materials that they are made of, the dimensions of the earliest of the three '32 cabriolet rear window frames (noted in my earlier post) are: 5" x 24 27/32" with the inside radius of the corners 1 3/16". The inner and outer portions of that window frame were held together by 14 #6-32 x 1/2" chrome-plated slotted oval head machine screws.
The dimensions of the second and third versions are: 4 7/8" x 25", which are the same '33-'34 open car rear windows except the these two '32 frames had greater corner radii and therefore not much in the way of straight sections on the sides of the frames. The top two in your first photo are out of the running. |
05-24-2023, 01:55 PM | #6 |
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Thank you for the measurements! I've attached closeups of the measurements and I think, maybe, we have a match. And Sheldon, Thanks again for the emails. Matt |
05-24-2023, 02:44 PM | #7 | |
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06-01-2023, 04:42 PM | #8 |
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Re: 1932 Ford Cabriolet Rear Window
First few steps in repairing the inner trim. Now awaiting the drawings.
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06-01-2023, 07:41 PM | #9 | |
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