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dodgeo · 04-02-2020, 10:24 AM

Was there a separate manual included with 1932 roadsters on how to lower and fold roadster tops ? I find it difficult to get it tight enough to install the boot.

DavidG · 04-02-2020, 01:45 PM

There were no top folding instructions included with the Ford open cars until the '35 model year. When you fold a '32 roadster top you need to pull and fold the top material all the way back so that little or none of it remains between the folds in the top irons in the down position.

Ronnieroadster · 04-03-2020, 05:16 PM

I never had any instructions for my Deuce but what I found the easiest thing to do is just leave the top off. Mine folds nicely that way. And if I happen to get caught in the rain I just drive faster than the rain drops are falling.
Ronnieroadster

G.M. · 04-04-2020, 07:49 AM

The best way to lower these old tops is with two people. G.M.

dodgeo · 04-04-2020, 10:25 AM

Should the rear center section with the rear glass window be unsnapped
first ?

ct1932ford · 04-04-2020, 10:41 AM

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No! Mine is down almost always except for winter storage. It is easier if you have two people although I do mine alone walking from side to side not to do any damage. Dodge is that you?

DavidG · 04-04-2020, 10:46 AM

Leave the rear curtain attached when lowering the top.

Hopefully you have the two original rubber bumpers on the upper back panel on which the rear window rests when the top is down.

B-O-B · 04-04-2020, 12:27 PM

I lower mine by myself by standing in the cockpit. Lift it straight up the fold top irons keeping the fabric away from the irons & then when collapsed fold the fabric. putting it up just reverse the process & lift straight up then let it down gently until the holes are over the post of the stanchions.

Ronnieroadster · 04-04-2020, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by B-O-B

I lower mine by myself by standing in the cockpit. Lift it straight up the fold top irons keeping the fabric away from the irons & then when collapsed fold the fabric. putting it up just reverse the process & lift straight up then let it down gently until the holes are over the post of the stanchions.

Thats exactly how I put mine down but I do unsnap the rear prior to lowering my top .

04-02-2020, 10:24 AM	#1
dodgeo Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cape Cod, Mass Posts: 27	Lowering 32 roadster top Was there a separate manual included with 1932 roadsters on how to lower and fold roadster tops ? I find it difficult to get it tight enough to install the boot.

04-02-2020, 01:45 PM	#2
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,670	Re: Lowering 32 roadster top There were no top folding instructions included with the Ford open cars until the '35 model year. When you fold a '32 roadster top you need to pull and fold the top material all the way back so that little or none of it remains between the folds in the top irons in the down position.

04-03-2020, 05:16 PM	#3
Ronnieroadster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast in CT Posts: 1,778	Re: Lowering 32 roadster top I never had any instructions for my Deuce but what I found the easiest thing to do is just leave the top off. Mine folds nicely that way. And if I happen to get caught in the rain I just drive faster than the rain drops are falling. 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

04-04-2020, 07:49 AM	#4
G.M. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida and Penna. Posts: 4,471	Re: Lowering 32 roadster top The best way to lower these old tops is with two people. G.M. __________________ www.fordcollector.com

04-04-2020, 10:25 AM	#5
dodgeo Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cape Cod, Mass Posts: 27	Re: Lowering 32 roadster top Should the rear center section with the rear glass window be unsnapped first ?

04-04-2020, 10:41 AM	#6
ct1932ford Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: CT. Posts: 605	Re: Lowering 32 roadster top Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) No! Mine is down almost always except for winter storage. It is easier if you have two people although I do mine alone walking from side to side not to do any damage. Dodge is that you? __________________ A man should do what he thinks best! "The Duke"

04-04-2020, 10:46 AM	#7
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,670	Re: Lowering 32 roadster top Leave the rear curtain attached when lowering the top. Hopefully you have the two original rubber bumpers on the upper back panel on which the rear window rests when the top is down.

04-04-2020, 12:27 PM	#8
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 2,011	Re: Lowering 32 roadster top I lower mine by myself by standing in the cockpit. Lift it straight up the fold top irons keeping the fabric away from the irons & then when collapsed fold the fabric. putting it up just reverse the process & lift straight up then let it down gently until the holes are over the post of the stanchions.