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greyhound · 10-13-2010, 05:03 PM

How difficult is it to rebuild a mechanical fuel pump? Trying to get the b model running after it's sat for 8 years, so am going to methodically go through and rebuild the fuel pump, carb, clean all the fuel lines, etc.

Thanks

ken ct · 10-13-2010, 05:17 PM

I have the parts if you need them. ken ct. 1-203-260-5945 cell

peters180a/170b · 10-13-2010, 05:17 PM

EASY to do Diaphram is a common one to find. Its a AC pump. 1 bolt to unbolt from push rod. JobLot in Queens N.Y. or Gould has rebuilt kits. Or call Ken which is you best bet.

roccaas · 10-13-2010, 05:37 PM

Do you have any pictures of the Cabriolet posted anywhere? Beautiful design, I envy you!

Tom Wesenberg · 10-13-2010, 11:50 PM

Make sure the diaphram can stand up to 10% ethanol.

My 80's cars were going through fuel pumps every few months due to that crap gas.

Geo. H · 10-14-2010, 12:14 AM

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Only problem I've had is mating parts may need to be sanded flat--use fine paper on a flat surface.

Jason in TX · 10-14-2010, 11:57 AM

I would love to see the car as well! Any idea how vastly different the body is between the 1931 Slant Window Cabriolet and the 1932 cabriolet besides the fuel tank in the rear and the dash/cowl vent? I know the windsheld frame would also be different and no landau irons.

I would love to see a 31 and a 32 next to each other.

greyhound · 10-14-2010, 06:12 PM

Thanks, and thanks for the feedback. New here and I realized I should have posted under the 32 V8 thread, but this is the b model. Trying to upload pictures now. The car has been stored for the past 13 years, last run about 4 years ago, so I'm just starting to bring it back after getting it a few weeks ago. It was my granddad's, dad's, now passed down again.

greyhound · 10-14-2010, 06:32 PM

Hope this picture upload works.

Jason in TX · 10-14-2010, 06:41 PM

wooo weee!! droool. What do you want to trade???

You can't get rid of that car now that it's in the 3rd generation. That is sooo cool.

jerseyboy · 10-14-2010, 07:49 PM

Greyhound,

Real nice car! Keeps nice company as well. I have four pumps I'm rebuilding for my B Woody. I got three in a good deal on e_ay. I wanted extras because they are expensive and not always for sale. I've gotten replacement parts from KenCT and Renner's Corner.

Keep V-8ing and 4-banging!

hop up · 10-22-2010, 08:13 PM

I have been lucky to have both and the 32 is all steel were the 31 is a wood subrai & lpost and much more carrige built. The top on a 32 is alot easier to pull up and down as well. I can toss up the top at a traffic light on my 32 but the 31 is alot more fragile with the post on the door /tops.

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Originally Posted by Elrod

I would love to see the car as well! Any idea how vastly different the body is between the 1931 Slant Window Cabriolet and the 1932 cabriolet besides the fuel tank in the rear and the dash/cowl vent? I know the windsheld frame would also be different and no landau irons.

I would love to see a 31 and a 32 next to each other.

hop up · 10-22-2010, 08:17 PM

Geat looking Cabriolet and your very lucky to get to enjoy a great body style. We have enjoyed ours for many many years and were lucky to find another.
I have a few extra pumps that are nice but most likely need a rebuild 50 bucks plus the ride.

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Originally Posted by greyhound

How difficult is it to rebuild a mechanical fuel pump? Trying to get the b model running after it's sat for 8 years, so am going to methodically go through and rebuild the fuel pump, carb, clean all the fuel lines, etc.

Thanks

Roadster62 · 10-22-2010, 08:32 PM

Nice looking car, and the fact that is a 3 generation one makes it more special.

kp · 10-22-2010, 08:40 PM

my idea of a REAL Car .Had a 32 sedan in high school ,which I had it back ! Makes my 31 look bad .

peters180a/170b · 10-22-2010, 08:48 PM

Charlie [body shop] restored a V8 Cabriolet and was one if not the nicest one out there. There are 2 that i know of out in Long Island,, 2 in Conn. And 1 not far from me. Second Generation. Story -A teacher in Silver Lake ,Harrison N.Y. bought the car new .A student bought the car in early 50's from the teacher.- Charlie restored that car in Mid 80's [a good solid complete car] for the owner[student] . Owner died 5 years ago and we thought the car was lost. Son now in his mid 40's drove upto the shop and ask if Charlie has time to touch up some spots. Never met the son before but glad he has interest in the car.

tried to buy it...

Roadster62 · 10-23-2010, 01:15 AM

So Charlie restored TWO '32 Cabriolets or is the one the 40 year old has now Charlies old one? I'm confused. There is another Cabriolet in need of restoration in Connecticut that I don't think you know about.

peters180a/170b · 10-23-2010, 07:33 AM

The one Charlie owned is now in a collector's hands [in a salt mine] with 2000 other cars mostly Ford. The other car he did is in Armonk N.Y. . There are 3 "T's" and a 1936 Ford Phaeton there too. Last i heard. Bob , there's the one that showed up at Ridgefield meet and one in Avon Conn. Owner died and wife put a Model "A' open car forsale in the papers and it turned out to be a 1932 Cab.

Roadster62 · 10-23-2010, 08:59 AM

What paper? I've always wanted a 1932 Model A.

peters180a/170b · 10-23-2010, 09:20 AM

I guess something like the pennysaver paper ? It was in Avon Conn. Car was restored back sometime in early 70's. Charlie and i just shook our heads. And it was a V8

10-13-2010, 05:03 PM	#1
greyhound Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 10	32 Cabriolet B Model How difficult is it to rebuild a mechanical fuel pump? Trying to get the b model running after it's sat for 8 years, so am going to methodically go through and rebuild the fuel pump, carb, clean all the fuel lines, etc. Thanks

10-13-2010, 05:17 PM	#2
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: 32 Cabriolet B Model I have the parts if you need them. ken ct. 1-203-260-5945 cell

10-13-2010, 05:17 PM	#3
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: 32 Cabriolet B Model EASY to do Diaphram is a common one to find. Its a AC pump. 1 bolt to unbolt from push rod. JobLot in Queens N.Y. or Gould has rebuilt kits. Or call Ken which is you best bet.

10-13-2010, 05:37 PM	#4
roccaas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,300	Re: 32 Cabriolet B Model Do you have any pictures of the Cabriolet posted anywhere? Beautiful design, I envy you! __________________ 20 years ago we had Johnny Cash, Steve Jobs, and Bob Hope. Now we have no Cash, no Jobs, and no Hope...please don't let Kevin Bacon die!

10-13-2010, 11:50 PM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 32 Cabriolet B Model Make sure the diaphram can stand up to 10% ethanol. My 80's cars were going through fuel pumps every few months due to that crap gas.

10-14-2010, 12:14 AM	#6
Geo. H Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 374	Re: 32 Cabriolet B Model Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Only problem I've had is mating parts may need to be sanded flat--use fine paper on a flat surface.

10-14-2010, 11:57 AM	#7
Jason in TX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ⓉⒺXⒶⓈ Posts: 2,047	Re: 32 Cabriolet B Model I would love to see the car as well! Any idea how vastly different the body is between the 1931 Slant Window Cabriolet and the 1932 cabriolet besides the fuel tank in the rear and the dash/cowl vent? I know the windsheld frame would also be different and no landau irons. I would love to see a 31 and a 32 next to each other. __________________ -------------- Drive it like you know how to fix it! DMAFC / OILERS CC-MC

10-14-2010, 06:12 PM	#8
greyhound Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 10	Re: 32 Cabriolet B Model Thanks, and thanks for the feedback. New here and I realized I should have posted under the 32 V8 thread, but this is the b model. Trying to upload pictures now. The car has been stored for the past 13 years, last run about 4 years ago, so I'm just starting to bring it back after getting it a few weeks ago. It was my granddad's, dad's, now passed down again.

10-14-2010, 06:41 PM	#10
Jason in TX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ⓉⒺXⒶⓈ Posts: 2,047	Re: 32 Cabriolet B Model wooo weee!! droool. What do you want to trade??? You can't get rid of that car now that it's in the 3rd generation. That is sooo cool. __________________ -------------- Drive it like you know how to fix it! DMAFC / OILERS CC-MC

10-14-2010, 07:49 PM	#11
jerseyboy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northwest CT Posts: 504	Re: 32 Cabriolet B Model Greyhound, Real nice car! Keeps nice company as well. I have four pumps I'm rebuilding for my B Woody. I got three in a good deal on e_ay. I wanted extras because they are expensive and not always for sale. I've gotten replacement parts from KenCT and Renner's Corner. Keep V-8ing and 4-banging! __________________ She just don't have the appetite For gas somehow, And Dad, I got four carburetors Hooked up on it now. I tried to hook another To see if I'd do a little good, But ain't no place to put it 'Less I perforate the hood. Wanted, lower side sections of 32 radiator cowl. Last edited by jerseyboy; 10-14-2010 at 07:50 PM. Reason: spelling

10-22-2010, 08:32 PM	#14
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,449	Re: 32 Cabriolet B Model Nice looking car, and the fact that is a 3 generation one makes it more special.

10-22-2010, 08:40 PM	#15
kp Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingsland ,Tx. Posts: 234	Re: 32 Cabriolet B Model my idea of a REAL Car .Had a 32 sedan in high school ,which I had it back ! Makes my 31 look bad .

10-22-2010, 08:48 PM	#16
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: 32 Cabriolet B Model Charlie [body shop] restored a V8 Cabriolet and was one if not the nicest one out there. There are 2 that i know of out in Long Island,, 2 in Conn. And 1 not far from me. Second Generation. Story -A teacher in Silver Lake ,Harrison N.Y. bought the car new .A student bought the car in early 50's from the teacher.- Charlie restored that car in Mid 80's [a good solid complete car] for the owner[student] . Owner died 5 years ago and we thought the car was lost. Son now in his mid 40's drove upto the shop and ask if Charlie has time to touch up some spots. Never met the son before but glad he has interest in the car. tried to buy it...

10-23-2010, 01:15 AM	#17
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,449	Re: 32 Cabriolet B Model So Charlie restored TWO '32 Cabriolets or is the one the 40 year old has now Charlies old one? I'm confused. There is another Cabriolet in need of restoration in Connecticut that I don't think you know about.

10-23-2010, 07:33 AM	#18
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: 32 Cabriolet B Model The one Charlie owned is now in a collector's hands [in a salt mine] with 2000 other cars mostly Ford. The other car he did is in Armonk N.Y. . There are 3 "T's" and a 1936 Ford Phaeton there too. Last i heard. Bob , there's the one that showed up at Ridgefield meet and one in Avon Conn. Owner died and wife put a Model "A' open car forsale in the papers and it turned out to be a 1932 Cab.

10-23-2010, 08:59 AM	#19
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,449	Re: 32 Cabriolet B Model What paper? I've always wanted a 1932 Model A.

10-23-2010, 09:20 AM	#20
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: 32 Cabriolet B Model I guess something like the pennysaver paper ? It was in Avon Conn. Car was restored back sometime in early 70's. Charlie and i just shook our heads. And it was a V8