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ro · 07-31-2020, 11:30 AM

Hello, all. I'm wondering what these holes are for? They are cleanly cut and appear original, yet I haven't seen them on other '32s. Please remember, I'm a novice . . . so if the answer is obvious, please shame me nicely :-)

rockfla · 07-31-2020, 11:34 AM

Spare tire bracket, maybe BUT then again they don't mount through the cowl?????

deuce lover · 07-31-2020, 11:48 AM

Aftermarket antenna

v8nut · 07-31-2020, 12:52 PM

They are to mount a spare tire bracket. Is there a well in the fender for the spare tire? Jim in San Jose

tubman · 07-31-2020, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by v8nut

They are to mount a spare tire bracket. Is there a well in the fender for the spare tire? Jim in San Jose

Yep, you can see it if you look hard enough (or put your glasses on).

rockfla · 07-31-2020, 01:36 PM

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The spacing sure looks too wide!!!! AND way to far back towards the door opening

ro · 07-31-2020, 01:41 PM

I assumed spare tire at first, but the bracket only appears to attach to the frame and to two smaller holes near the front edge of the cowl.

petehoovie · 07-31-2020, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ro

I assumed spare tire at first, but the bracket only appears to attach to the frame and to two smaller holes near the front edge of the cowl.

deuce lover · 07-31-2020, 01:50 PM

Yes guys put your glasses on.The 2 holes for the side mount bracket are at the lip edge of the cowl near the hood.

rockfla · 07-31-2020, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by deuce lover

Yes guys put your glasses on.The 2 holes for the side mount bracket are at the lip edge of the cowl near the hood.

Nicely disguised by the "Patina" of the paint job I might add. More apparent with the "enlarged" photo!!!

DavidG · 07-31-2020, 03:32 PM

The big holes where your arrows were for an aftermarket antenna, as stated above. Sheldon is correct as to the purpose of the two small holes just behind the lip at the front of the cowl.

ro · 07-31-2020, 03:51 PM

I'd love to see a pic of one of those antennas, if anyone has one. Was this a period aftermarket piece? Dealer installed? Or are we talking something much later? Thanks so much for the replies.

Bob C · 07-31-2020, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ro

I'd love to see a pic of one of those antennas, if anyone has one. Was this a period aftermarket piece? Dealer installed? Or are we talking something much later? Thanks so much for the replies.

Here you go.

ro · 07-31-2020, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob C

Here you go.

Thanks, Bob. Do you know when these were available?

petehoovie · 07-31-2020, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ro

Thanks, Bob. Do you know when these were available?

They're still available > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Pic...cAAOSwSVdbwTBn

V8COOPMAN · 09-04-2020, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ro

I'd love to see a pic of one of those antennas, if anyone has one. Was this a period aftermarket piece? Dealer installed? Or are we talking something much later? Thanks so much for the replies.

Hey ro .....Here's a good picture of Mart's sweet ol' '33 coupe running hard around the course way over there in Prescott, England. You can very plainly see the antenna on this one, still suckin'-up sweet tunes after all these years. Below is the link to this action-packed event, where you get to ride 'shotgun' along with Mart on three 'Bonzai runs, as well as getting to view many of Her Majesty's best old Ford hot rods out for a wee drive! DD

https://youtu.be/ifmDzYR7ZC4

........

Mart · 08-01-2020, 06:20 AM

I have an aerial like that on my 33. probably retrofitted sometime in the 50s. I have to make sure it is extended somewhat, with it down there is a danger of getting it in my eye or up my nose when getting into the car.

Mart.

deuce lover · 08-01-2020, 07:37 AM

I worked for Pep Boy's in Lakewood,CA after high school in the early 1960's and sold tons of those antennas.Port A Walls were also a hot item.

ro · 08-01-2020, 11:41 AM

Since the antenna is not period correct for the woodie I will likely fill and paint them. HOWEVER . . . the topic got me to wondering if there were radios in 1932. The earliest models, beginning in 1930, had a control/speaker box that mounted somewhere under the dash and a head unit that attached to the steering column.

So, the "survivoration" will now feature an early 30's RCA Victor radio. It needs a little TLC, but it has the look. Seems to me that someone able to afford a '32 woodie back in the day would certainly splurge for a radio to go in it. It appears that these radios cost about 1/3 the price of a brand new car.

bobH · 08-03-2020, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by deuce lover

I worked for Pep Boy's in Lakewood,CA after high school in the early 1960's and sold tons of those antennas.Port A Walls were also a hot item.

Well, heck, I must have been 'styling', back in the 50's. Here's one of my high-school cars, with BOTH the antenna, and the port-a-walls. Little hard to see in the pictures, but they are there. It also has one of those 'newfangled' dropped axles, from Bell Auto Parts. Close as I could get to a Ford, at that point in my life. In my own defense, I also had a 35-5W, and a 36-5W.

07-31-2020, 11:34 AM	#2
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,963	Re: '32 woodie - holes in cowl Spare tire bracket, maybe BUT then again they don't mount through the cowl????? Last edited by rockfla; 07-31-2020 at 11:41 AM.

07-31-2020, 11:48 AM	#3
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,308	Re: '32 woodie - holes in cowl Aftermarket antenna

07-31-2020, 12:52 PM	#4
v8nut Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 202	Re: '32 woodie - holes in cowl They are to mount a spare tire bracket. Is there a well in the fender for the spare tire? Jim in San Jose

07-31-2020, 01:41 PM	#7
ro Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 72	Re: '32 woodie - holes in cowl I assumed spare tire at first, but the bracket only appears to attach to the frame and to two smaller holes near the front edge of the cowl.

07-31-2020, 01:50 PM	#9
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,308	Re: '32 woodie - holes in cowl Yes guys put your glasses on.The 2 holes for the side mount bracket are at the lip edge of the cowl near the hood.

07-31-2020, 03:32 PM	#11
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,104	Re: '32 woodie - holes in cowl The big holes where your arrows were for an aftermarket antenna, as stated above. Sheldon is correct as to the purpose of the two small holes just behind the lip at the front of the cowl.

07-31-2020, 03:51 PM	#12
ro Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 72	Re: '32 woodie - holes in cowl I'd love to see a pic of one of those antennas, if anyone has one. Was this a period aftermarket piece? Dealer installed? Or are we talking something much later? Thanks so much for the replies.

08-01-2020, 06:20 AM	#17
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,756	Re: '32 woodie - holes in cowl I have an aerial like that on my 33. probably retrofitted sometime in the 50s. I have to make sure it is extended somewhat, with it down there is a danger of getting it in my eye or up my nose when getting into the car. Mart.

08-01-2020, 07:37 AM	#18
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,308	Re: '32 woodie - holes in cowl I worked for Pep Boy's in Lakewood,CA after high school in the early 1960's and sold tons of those antennas.Port A Walls were also a hot item.