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Newc · 10-19-2023, 10:37 PM

Found a decent rear window assembly, but not quite true. The 32 book -page16-8 has dimensions of about 25' X 5". This one is 25"X 6" close enough for Touring Class A, I hope. Newc

petehoovie · 10-20-2023, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Newc

Found a decent rear window assembly, but not quite true. The 32 book -page16-8 has dimensions of about 25' X 5". This one is 25"X 6" close enough for Touring Class A, I hope. Newc

deuce lover · 10-20-2023, 06:03 AM

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Karl Wescott · 10-20-2023, 11:17 AM

Looking at the cross section shape it appears rounded which is not Ford that I have seen. Check inside, if it is die cast its likely GM. That said, if you are building "touring" or "street rod" class use it, and enjoy it and the car.

DavidG · 10-20-2023, 12:25 PM

Karl,

With respect, the first version of the three '32 cabriolet rear window frames was die cast aluminum. At least some of the '35-'36 open car rear window frames were die cast zinc. In fact, if the outer dimensions of Dale's frame are actually 25" x 7" then it is likely a '35-'36 frame.

Karl Wescott · 10-20-2023, 04:04 PM

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David

Did the earliest (diecast) cabriolet back window frame have approximately a half round cross section, or did it have the nearly flat cross section similar to the stamped construction window frames?

TJ · 10-20-2023, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Newc

Found a decent rear window assembly, but not quite true. The 32 book -page16-8 has dimensions of about 25' X 5". This one is 25"X 6" close enough for Touring Class A, I hope. Newc

Dale, a lot of people will pass through Lebanon and never notice the 1"difference.

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DavidG · 10-20-2023, 05:11 PM

Karl,

It has been decades since I saw one of them and that sort of detail I can't reliably remember. I may have a copy of the engineering drawing, but I'm not sure and I am miles away from getting that sort of stuff accessible again after having consolidated two households into a third. Sorry.

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deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,837	Re: '32 Cabriolet rear window Close? ... Last edited by deuce lover; 10-20-2023 at 06:18 AM.

10-20-2023, 11:17 AM	#4
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,538	Re: '32 Cabriolet rear window Close? Looking at the cross section shape it appears rounded which is not Ford that I have seen. Check inside, if it is die cast its likely GM. That said, if you are building "touring" or "street rod" class use it, and enjoy it and the car.

10-20-2023, 12:25 PM	#5
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: '32 Cabriolet rear window Close? Karl, With respect, the first version of the three '32 cabriolet rear window frames was die cast aluminum. At least some of the '35-'36 open car rear window frames were die cast zinc. In fact, if the outer dimensions of Dale's frame are actually 25" x 7" then it is likely a '35-'36 frame.

10-20-2023, 04:04 PM	#6
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,538	Re: '32 Cabriolet rear window Close? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) David Did the earliest (diecast) cabriolet back window frame have approximately a half round cross section, or did it have the nearly flat cross section similar to the stamped construction window frames?

10-20-2023, 05:11 PM	#8
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: '32 Cabriolet rear window Close? Karl, It has been decades since I saw one of them and that sort of detail I can't reliably remember. I may have a copy of the engineering drawing, but I'm not sure and I am miles away from getting that sort of stuff accessible again after having consolidated two households into a third. Sorry.