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S.Duncan · 01-06-2021, 02:07 PM

I'm in the process of piecing together my long term 32 roadster project. Like many original roadster bodies it was completely disassembled for rear floor and subframe work. I'm looking for an outside to outside measurement between the top iron brackets on top of the quarter panels. Any help is appreciated

Ronnieroadster · 01-06-2021, 03:12 PM

Just measured my original Henry Ford body this is what I get 50-5/16. I will tell you my body lines and door gaps are spot on.
Ronnieroadster

S.Duncan · 01-06-2021, 04:43 PM

Thanks Ron

Krylon32 · 01-06-2021, 04:47 PM

When we were assembling Brookville 32 bodies when they became available we made a simple fixture out of 3/4inch tubing with a piece of ready rod going thru it. Just put it between the top iron tabs to keep the measurement right without fighting it.

Ronnieroadster · 01-06-2021, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by S.Duncan

Thanks Ron

Your welcome. The way Kylon32 used the tubing and steady rod is an excellent way to set a dimension.

01-06-2021, 02:07 PM	#1
S.Duncan Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 88	32 roadster body dimension I'm in the process of piecing together my long term 32 roadster project. Like many original roadster bodies it was completely disassembled for rear floor and subframe work. I'm looking for an outside to outside measurement between the top iron brackets on top of the quarter panels. Any help is appreciated

01-06-2021, 03:12 PM	#2
Ronnieroadster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast in CT Posts: 1,697	Re: 32 roadster body dimension Just measured my original Henry Ford body this is what I get 50-5/16. I will tell you my body lines and door gaps are spot on. Ronnieroadster __________________ I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead, Focus and Finish "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 First Ford flathead roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH reset the record in 2024 to 211.830 running to mile four. Top speed 2024 mile five 220.672 exit speed 221.587

01-06-2021, 04:43 PM	#3
S.Duncan Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 88	Re: 32 roadster body dimension Thanks Ron

01-06-2021, 04:47 PM	#4
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,170	Re: 32 roadster body dimension When we were assembling Brookville 32 bodies when they became available we made a simple fixture out of 3/4inch tubing with a piece of ready rod going thru it. Just put it between the top iron tabs to keep the measurement right without fighting it. Last edited by Krylon32; 01-06-2021 at 06:25 PM.