\'33 Pheaton

[Tudortomnz]

Originally Posted by 52merc

so what are the differences between 1 made in oz to usa build my understanding is that the oz 1 is a lot different maybe to guys across the ditch might tell us

This has been discussed many times, but Im keen to blather on Ford Production.
Basically, Ford Geelong [Australia] built their own bodies from late Model T era on, & was required by the Aust. govt as a condition for allowing Ford to build a large factory with a nearby port in 1925.
The early [ late T, Model A ,early V8] Ford bodies had wood framing as it was cheaper than metal subframes on low production. The '33& '34 bodies were basically based on the Aussie '32 rear section & the Sedan appears boxy compared to a Nth American Ford. The 5W Coupe is unique to Australia , but the roofline appears a tad too high compared to one from US & Canada. Phaeton & rdstr doors were shorter as the body was not channeled over the chassis because of the wooden flooring ; the Aussie models thus require a valance from the body bottom to the running board. Interiors were different [ fittings & upholstery] & some states required long tailamp mounts for lighting beyond the body. Of course, engines, bonnets/hoods, mudguard/fenders, grill shell etc were made in Canada.
A few Aussie open cars were privately imported to NZ & they look as good as the fully imported Canadian ones we got, but in small numbers.