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1930artdeco · 06-01-2011, 04:21 PM

Jawman,

Love the truck and I want one-eventually. Did you check with the Beaver Chapter Model A club yet? They might have some leads on parts.

Mike

Louis · 06-01-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Pilger

Interesting discussion. I, too, have a 32 BB. They make for reliable vehic les... Not too fast, but always eye-catching and fun. Ron Pilger.

Ron,
What a great looking truck, All you need is some TEXICO decals on ea. side, it would go well with that bright red.
A really nice looking truck.

Jawman · 06-01-2011, 09:40 PM

NDTMAN are you going with a different drivetrain or just have extra parts? is the motor running or parts? does it have a b model distributor?

the truck hasnt done much for a while now. I just have a lot going on and a 27 t bucket in the garage already. when I started working on the truck the first thing I did was take off the fenders and running boards. I always thought I was going keep all the sheet metal on there until I took it off and noticed a whole another look. right now I probably dont want to sell them, but it also depends on what you want to spend and I have no idea of what I want for them.

Ray in La Mesa · 06-02-2011, 09:44 AM

I keep reading where everyone snaps off rusty nuts & bolts. I always heat the nuts cherry red and let cool, if it doesn't come loose the first time I heat it a second time and quench it with water. Sometimes you have to be careful if you are heating next to something you don't want to get hot though. If the nut & bolt are original in good shape you can heat them slightly so as not to oxidise the metal and they'll polish up fine.

jerseyboy · 06-02-2011, 12:23 PM

Ray, Good tip! Most of the rusty nuts and bolts I have snapped off have not been original, but the ones that I have snapped off, were pretty corroded. I try to save the originals if I can, there are some fasteners on the wagon I can't find replacements for!

Keep V-8ing and 4-banging!

Jawman · 06-03-2011, 11:41 PM

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I use the plasma cutter sometimes, but you have to be very careful. if done properly you wont even see a burn mark after the bolt is gone.

Tom Wesenberg · 06-04-2011, 12:01 AM

I have a mint or near mint original BB radiator if you need one. I was going to list it on ebay some day, but if you need it, it's for sale.

Jawman · 06-04-2011, 12:07 AM

it all depends on what is it worth. Mine is okay I think. I have never had it under pressure.

sonny · 07-09-2011, 02:32 PM

Would anyone have the torque specs. for a 32BB 4 cyl.? Such as head and manifold bolts. Thanx

pat in Santa Cruz · 07-09-2011, 11:29 PM

same as Model A sequence and 55 ft lbs on the head. I do not like to torque the manifold..just tighten it evenly and repeat after driving it and when cool a few times until the bolts stay tight. too tight will break the manifold.

NDTMAN · 07-13-2011, 10:56 AM

here is my truck

comp. TRUCK.JPG

NDTMAN · 07-13-2011, 11:00 AM

yes using different drivetrain 51 rear end wanted truck to go over 40mph but keep its stock look

back of truck after new rear end comp.JPG

NDTMAN · 07-13-2011, 11:03 AM

other pics

brake pics COMP.JPG

engine COMP.JPG

old rear end comp.JPG

Bill O'Brien · 07-13-2011, 11:17 AM

You might want to upgrade to the Snyders 5.5 :1 head. A worthwhile investment!

This is the 5.5 there is also the 6.1:

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/1069

Jawman · 07-13-2011, 11:32 AM

I am trying to figure out gearing too. I would like the truck have a little higher gearing, but I want to keep the same wheels. Every rear end I have looked at has a different bolt pattern then the 32. I saw one guy on another forum that took a 36 1 ton rear end and put a Dana 60,70, or 80 center section in it. I dont remember one one it was right now. I was also thinking of putting a model A or some other trans mission in as a brownie.

sonny · 07-29-2012, 03:56 PM

I have the same truck and trying to find out the correct oil capacity. some say 4qts. and some say 5. I have no markings on the stick. Thanks. my email is [email protected]

06-01-2011, 04:21 PM	#41
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,941	Re: 1932 Ford BB 4 banger Jawman, Love the truck and I want one-eventually. Did you check with the Beaver Chapter Model A club yet? They might have some leads on parts. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

06-01-2011, 09:40 PM	#43
Jawman Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Portland,OR Posts: 39	Re: 1932 Ford BB 4 banger NDTMAN are you going with a different drivetrain or just have extra parts? is the motor running or parts? does it have a b model distributor? the truck hasnt done much for a while now. I just have a lot going on and a 27 t bucket in the garage already. when I started working on the truck the first thing I did was take off the fenders and running boards. I always thought I was going keep all the sheet metal on there until I took it off and noticed a whole another look. right now I probably dont want to sell them, but it also depends on what you want to spend and I have no idea of what I want for them.

06-02-2011, 09:44 AM	#44
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,328	Re: 1932 Ford BB 4 banger I keep reading where everyone snaps off rusty nuts & bolts. I always heat the nuts cherry red and let cool, if it doesn't come loose the first time I heat it a second time and quench it with water. Sometimes you have to be careful if you are heating next to something you don't want to get hot though. If the nut & bolt are original in good shape you can heat them slightly so as not to oxidise the metal and they'll polish up fine.

06-02-2011, 12:23 PM	#45
jerseyboy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northwest CT Posts: 504	Re: 1932 Ford BB 4 banger Ray, Good tip! Most of the rusty nuts and bolts I have snapped off have not been original, but the ones that I have snapped off, were pretty corroded. I try to save the originals if I can, there are some fasteners on the wagon I can't find replacements for! 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.

06-03-2011, 11:41 PM	#46
Jawman Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Portland,OR Posts: 39	Re: 1932 Ford BB 4 banger Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I use the plasma cutter sometimes, but you have to be very careful. if done properly you wont even see a burn mark after the bolt is gone.

06-04-2011, 12:01 AM	#47
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 1932 Ford BB 4 banger I have a mint or near mint original BB radiator if you need one. I was going to list it on ebay some day, but if you need it, it's for sale.

06-04-2011, 12:07 AM	#48
Jawman Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Portland,OR Posts: 39	Re: 1932 Ford BB 4 banger it all depends on what is it worth. Mine is okay I think. I have never had it under pressure.

07-09-2011, 02:32 PM	#49
sonny Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mantua, Ohio Posts: 269	Re: 1932 Ford BB 4 banger Would anyone have the torque specs. for a 32BB 4 cyl.? Such as head and manifold bolts. Thanx

07-09-2011, 11:29 PM	#50
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,012	Re: 1932 Ford BB 4 banger same as Model A sequence and 55 ft lbs on the head. I do not like to torque the manifold..just tighten it evenly and repeat after driving it and when cool a few times until the bolts stay tight. too tight will break the manifold.

07-13-2011, 10:56 AM	#51
NDTMAN Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 32	Re: 1932 Ford BB 4 banger here is my truck comp. TRUCK.JPG

07-13-2011, 11:00 AM	#52
NDTMAN Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 32	Re: 1932 Ford BB 4 banger yes using different drivetrain 51 rear end wanted truck to go over 40mph but keep its stock look back of truck after new rear end comp.JPG

07-13-2011, 11:03 AM	#53
NDTMAN Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 32	Re: 1932 Ford BB 4 banger other pics brake pics COMP.JPG engine COMP.JPG old rear end comp.JPG

07-13-2011, 11:17 AM	#54
Bill O'Brien Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pottersville, NJ Posts: 238	Re: 1932 Ford BB 4 banger You might want to upgrade to the Snyders 5.5 :1 head. A worthwhile investment! This is the 5.5 there is also the 6.1: http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/1069

07-13-2011, 11:32 AM	#55
Jawman Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Portland,OR Posts: 39	Re: 1932 Ford BB 4 banger I am trying to figure out gearing too. I would like the truck have a little higher gearing, but I want to keep the same wheels. Every rear end I have looked at has a different bolt pattern then the 32. I saw one guy on another forum that took a 36 1 ton rear end and put a Dana 60,70, or 80 center section in it. I dont remember one one it was right now. I was also thinking of putting a model A or some other trans mission in as a brownie.

07-29-2012, 03:56 PM	#56
sonny Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mantua, Ohio Posts: 269	Re: 1932 Ford BB 4 banger I have the same truck and trying to find out the correct oil capacity. some say 4qts. and some say 5. I have no markings on the stick. Thanks. my email is [email protected]