My most recent acquisistion

[Kube]

I've lusted after one of these for 40+ years. Finally I've found the right one for me. This one was in the same family since the very early 1960's. It is 99% stock, the only modifications being minor and quickly reversed things. It performs beautifully and is a former AACA Senior winner, having been driven 7000 miles since.
This checked off a (large) box on my bucket list for certain.

[flatjack9]

Very nice. I hope to finish mine soon.

[rockfla]

As 36's go, I think that the roadster and phaeton are to stunning look V8's. Nice!!! and love the color!!

[uncle buck]

Congratulations Kube! Looks like a great addition to your collection

[RalphM]

What a beauty! That is a dream car for sure!
Is that Washington Blue?

[38bill]

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My favorite Ford! Put that top down and enjoy her.

[5851a]

Wow, nice. Automotive wise, what else you have on your bucket list?

[TonyM]

Nice.

[Planojc]

I think it found a good home.

[Willit Stop]

What's your address and when do you leave for work?
Just kidding. It's a beauty!

[Mart]

That's nice, Mike, she's a beaut!

[corvette8n]

Nice find, glad you could add it to your collection.

[deuce_roadster]

36 roadsters are way cool! I am happy for you!
IF I were to buy a car remotely, I would want it to pass YOUR inspection!!

[JSeery]

Very cool!

[cmbrucew]

Mike
I believe this year was the best style for flat head Fords.
Bruce

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Kube

It is 99% stock, the only modifications being minor and quickly reversed things.

Yeah, the dog is not correct....

[DavidG]

Mike,


Super! And if per chance it was Canadian built, the greyhound is correct.

[Tim Ayers]

Wow. One of my top Ford for sure. Congrats!

[TomT/Williamsburg]

Beautiful! Congrats!

[Henry Hopper]

Great score....

[TagMan]

Beauty !!

[WABOOM]

I love it

[flathead48]

One of the nicest years Ford ever built and that looks like the best of the best. Congrats

[1934]

Very nice, Kube! Certainly one of the nicest looking Fords ever made. Enjoy it!
Doug.

[elwood]

Beautiful car ...

[Mike in AZ]

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Sweeeeet. Congrats. Mike

[Brendan]

Wow! Nice car!

[Kube]

Thanks for the very thoughtful words guys.
I'm very excited about this one. It'll be a year or more before I can tackle a full restoration as my shop schedule is more than full until then.

In the meantime, I will do some light cosmetics and replace the springs. I'd managed to locate and purchase a pair of NOS springs to restore the proper height.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by RalphM

What a beauty! That is a dream car for sure!
Is that Washington Blue?

Yes sir, it is.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by 5851a

Wow, nice. Automotive wise, what else you have on your bucket list?

The only other car I have on my list is a '32 Chrysler Imperial Roadster. They are simply art on wheels.

[RalphM]

My 35 was originally Washington blue, although it is not 100% original(filled roof, hyd brakes,column shift) it still runs a flathead and I was thinking of going back original paint.
Your beauty convinced my it’s the right color choice!

[FrankWest]

Originally Posted by Kube

I've lusted after one of these for 40+ years. Finally I've found the right one for me. This one was in the same family since the very early 1960's. It is 99% stock, the only modifications being minor and quickly reversed things. It performs beautifully and is a former AACA Senior winner, having been driven 7000 miles since.
This checked off a (large) box on my bucket list for certain.

WOW!!! That is a really beautiful car!

[mercman from oz]

Congratulations Mike, what a lovely car.

[gnolnor]

Congratulations Kube!

Important to have stock restorations maintained and preserved, especially 1936 Ford Deluxe Roadsters. I finished mine last August after 8 years. It was a basket case and required parts from four different cars. It has earned two Best Original Ford 32-53 V8 awards. Keep'em original! gnolnor
Ron Long

[Sid the Maineiac]

Truly beautiful ! As said before, one of the most desired cars that Henry and Co. ever produced!

[Lawson Cox]

Super nice Kube. Only problem is the name on the title, Should be mine. LOL

[john mitchell]

Mike, nice looking roadster good catch! I thought you were looking for a 3 window? much nicer the roadster.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by john mitchell

Mike, nice looking roadster good catch! I thought you were looking for a 3 window? much nicer the roadster.

Well, yes, I was looking for a three window. Came mighty close past year. The one I wanted I knew had been 100% stock and 100% rust free. The folks that got to it before me ten years earlier did such a horrible job on it, I simply could not justify their asking price.
They were looking for ($) what a properly restored car was worth - not the 10¢ job they did.

What a shame as that particular car deserved the best.

[Seth Swoboda]

Hey, that's not a '39-'40 Ford! Just kidding. You have a beautiful '36 there Mike! Enjoy it.

[RalphM]

Originally Posted by Kube

Thanks for the very thoughtful words guys.
I'm very excited about this one. It'll be a year or more before I can tackle a full restoration as my shop schedule is more than full until then.

In the meantime, I will do some light cosmetics and replace the springs. I'd managed to locate and purchase a pair of NOS springs to restore the proper height.

I was wondering if you were going to do a full restoration on this one.

[Bored&Stroked]

One of the cars on "my list" as well . . . just love your full-fendered beauty!

[rotorwrench]

One of my Mom's old high school boyfriends had a 36 roadster way back when. I think it was a maroon color. It was a nice one but he had several vintage cars.

My Pop had a 1935 Tudor slant back but it wasn't near as nice. He drove the 35 from Iowa State Teachers College out to Minter Field near Bakersfield, CA with no problems. After finishing primary training he drove on to Pecos Air Field in Texas for twin engine training also with no problems. Another long drive to Avon Park Air Field in Florida for B-17 transition training with no problems. He sold the car before they flew overseas but it was one he wished he'd kept even if it was an old standard V8 car.

My Grandpop purchased a 1932 Chrysler Imperial 8 sedan brand new in 32. From the photos he took, it was a really nice car but it didn't stay around long. The damn thing caught fire the day after he bought it. He was in town getting insurance for it. It was either an electrical short or my pop and his brothers smoking corn silk cigarettes but no body ever fessed up to that. Grandpop liked the Chrysler products and Pop was a Ford man.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by rotorwrench

One of my Mom's old high school boyfriends had a 36 roadster way back when. I think it was a maroon color. It was a nice one but he had several vintage cars.

My Pop had a 1935 Tudor slant back but it wasn't near as nice. He drove the 35 from Iowa State Teachers College out to Minter Field near Bakersfield, CA with no problems. After finishing primary training he drove on to Pecos Air Field in Texas for twin engine training also with no problems. Another long drive to Avon Park Air Field in Florida for B-17 transition training with no problems. He sold the car before they flew overseas but it was one he wished he'd kept even if it was an old standard V8 car.

My Grandpop purchased a 1932 Chrysler Imperial 8 sedan brand new in 32. From the photos he took, it was a really nice car but it didn't stay around long. The damn thing caught fire the day after he bought it. He was in town getting insurance for it. It was either an electrical short or my pop and his brothers smoking corn silk cigarettes but no body ever fessed up to that. Grandpop liked the Chrysler products and Pop was a Ford man.

Your Grandpop was wealthy! You knew that though...
Even the sedan was "sexy".

I came fairly close to buying a restored roadster about seven years ago. It was $365k as I recall. I waited a bit too long and it was sold.
that very same car was sold again just five years later for a bit north of $700k.
Yeah, not one of my better moves in life...

[tubman]

Originally Posted by Kube

Your Grandpop was wealthy! You knew that though...
Even the sedan was "sexy".

I came fairly close to buying a restored roadster about seven years ago. It was $365k as I recall. I waited a bit too long and it was sold.
that very same car was sold again just five years later for a bit north of $700k.
Yeah, not one of my better moves in life...

I hope you're talking about the Chrysler here! Your new '36 is very nice, but not THAT nice.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by tubman

I hope you're talking about the Chrysler here! Your new '36 is very nice, but not THAT nice.

um, yeah, the Chrysler

[Tinker]

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Originally Posted by Kube

Thanks for the very thoughtful words guys.
I'm very excited about this one. It'll be a year or more before I can tackle a full restoration as my shop schedule is more than full until then.

In the meantime, I will do some light cosmetics and replace the springs. I'd managed to locate and purchase a pair of NOS springs to restore the proper height.

Hey Kube it might be okay to drive this one around for awhile before the rebuild. Put some miles on it!


Nice car, congratulations!

['36 5W]

Yowza!
Be still, my thumping heart; this, too, shall pass........

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Tinker

Hey Kube it might be okay to drive this one around for awhile before the rebuild. Put some miles on it!


Nice car, congratulations!

I must have some kind of "rep" that you guys think I can't leave these old Fords as they are.
You would of course be correct

I truly am so thrilled with this car, I am planning on nothing more than a little cosmetic work and the NOS springs, oh, and new tires.
It's time for me to run the wheels on one of these and again, this is the one
I have a couple of restorations going in the meantime. I'd be crazy to start a third.

[Kube]

This car needs tires very badly. I am having a difficult time deciding between whitewall and black.
I am leaning to black as it seems everyone else has whites.

I'm kinda taking "votes". Mind you, the car's ride height will soon be properly restored with NOS springs. That will "lift" the body another 2" or so...

Anyone know how to photoshop blacks on here???

[Seth Swoboda]

I go with a vote for black wall tires. I'll put them on my avatar '31 Victoria when the time comes.

[VeryTangled]

Blackwall

[DD931]

Black!!! Back in the day NO ONE had whitewalls. Be true to the period.

[petehoovie]

Yeah, blackwalls will complement the Spyder hubcaps an vise-versa....

[DavidG]

With respect, unless you are at least 92 years old and somehow monitored all of Ford's assembly plants as a ten-year old, you cannot say that 'NO ONE' had whitewalls, especially in light of the period photos showing that indeed some buyers of new '36 Fords did buy them with double WSW. They were a RPO (regular production option).

[RKS.PA]

Mike, my vote is to do what pleases you!!! After some careful consideration, my guess is you'll go with blackwalls....and not to be frivolous with your money, if after a while you'd like to go back to the look she has when you bought her....well, they'll still be making whitewalls!!


She is truly one of the most beautiful Fords I have every seen . Congratulations!!!

[RalphM]

I think the whitewalls compliment the top, my vote for whitewalls.

[Mart]

I switched my 33 coupe from red wires/hubcaps/trim rings/whitewalls to black wires/hubcaps/blackwalls/no trim rings and I really like the look.

Mart.

[SUHRsc]

Beautiful car! '35 and '36 Roadsters have , in my opinion, the best body ford every made! I had a lot of flack from friends and family when I talked of putting blackwall tires on my '35. I am thrilled with how it looks.... I think it makes it looks more like a real car rather then looking ready for a parade. Though I can agree that on a darker body color the whitewalls can look nice and not as much of a distraction to the lines and more yet they can look good on a '36 with the convex fenders.

What are the springs you are replacing? I like mine sitting a tad lower but it has very worn out springs and leans a bit to the one side... Maybe I could give your old ones a new home?
I'd like to swap to the grease fitting type '36 springs anyways.

This is a 1968 spruce up job on my car and is showing its age pretty good. I've gradually been picking away at details as a full redo isn't really in my budget unfortunately right now.

[1934]

When I had my '34 roadster I thought it should have white walls as a nice contrast for the black body and wires. After installing them I decided that the black walls looked way better! Black walls seemed to make the car look more serious and 'ready to go' somehow. Hard to explain and, of course, it is in the eye of the beholder.
My vote is for black walls but that car will look good with either!
Doug.

[cmbrucew]

Black walls


Bruce

[Willit Stop]

I like the whitewalls.They compliment the top and enhance the blue body color.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by SUHRsc

What are the springs you are replacing? I like mine sitting a tad lower but it has very worn out springs and leans a bit to the one side... Maybe I could give your old ones a new home?
I'd like to swap to the grease fitting type '36 springs anyways.

The front and rear traverse springs are getting swapped out as soon as I get the chance. I like the cars sitting as they were built.

[SUHRsc]

Originally Posted by Kube

The front and rear traverse springs are getting swapped out as soon as I get the chance. I like the cars sitting as they were built.

Sorry, I meant are they lowered stock springs or some sort of aftermarket type?

[Tinker]

Since we are asking... I like blackwalls and white walls, if they are wide whites. 1-2" is for 60s cars. Seems a mild trend now is blackwalls. After people only see blackwalls for a decade we might be back to whitewalls. . I like wide whites on cars enless they have a sorta a vintage hotrod vibe then blackwalls. Trucks mostly blackwalls.



Just my opinion.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by SUHRsc

Sorry, I meant are they lowered stock springs or some sort of aftermarket type?

Presently there are Ford (oem) springs installed. However, they are "tired" and as such, are allowing the car to sit too low.
I will be installing NOS (Ford oem) springs to restore the designed ride height.

[wamnram]

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You can buy single sided whitewalls, and if you don't like the look of whitewalls just flip em around so blackwall is out. I'm going to go with blackwall look next tire change!

[fiveof10]

A beautiful acquisition!

[Talkwrench]

Thats a nice one Kube !

[Brendan]

Blackwalls

[V8COOPMAN]

WW


Some cars, along with their colors and equipment choices, just are not made for a "happy ending" when it comes to flipping a coin to make a selection between BLACK and WW tires. When looking at the two representative examples below, BLACK would suck big-time on a car the caliber of Kube's new 'SWEETIE'. It's also apparent that those new springs will get Sweetie up to a happy altitude. DD

[tubman]

"Coopman" for once I agree with you 100%.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

WW


Some cars, along with their colors and equipment choices, just are not made for a "happy ending" when it comes to flipping a coin to make a selection between BLACK and WW tires. When looking at the two representative examples below, BLACK would suck big-time on a car the caliber of Kube's new 'SWEETIE'. It's also apparent that those new springs will get Sweetie up to a happy altitude. DD

Yech…
Thanks for that photo Coopman. I had continued to vacillate between the black and white. Not any more. White it is.

[petehoovie]

Kube,

Did you notice in the photos posted by Coopman that the two cars sporting blackwalls do not have the Spyder hubcaps and trim/beauty rings as seen on the car with whitewalls? Without these two items the blackwall tires don't present very well. I recall back in the sixties when chrome reverse wheels were all the rage, few people, very few people, would run them with whitewall tires for fear of being laughed at - they just didn't look very good with whitewalls - no contrast....

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by petehoovie

Kube,

Did you notice in the photos posted by Coopman that the two cars sporting blackwalls do not have the Spyder hubcaps and trim/beauty rings as seen on the car with whitewalls? Without these two items the blackwall tires don't present very well. I recall back in the sixties when chrome reverse wheels were all the rage, few people, very few people, would run them with whitewall tires for fear of being laughed at - they just didn't look very good with whitewalls - no contrast....

Look again.... "the TWO cars" is only ONE car. That is a mirrored wall on the left side of that showroom. And if you'll remember, Kube's new "SWEETIE" is equipped with Spiders, just like in the pic I posted. DD

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by tubman

:Coopman" for once I agree with you 100%.

Knowing that, I should be able to sleep quite peacefully tonight. DD

[petehoovie]

[QUOTE=V8COOPMAN;1655942 And if you'll remember, Kube's new "SWEETIE" is equipped with Spiders, just like in the pic I posted. DD[/QUOTE]


See my post - #53....

[DavidG]

With spyder caps and trim rings it is the color of the car that is the more important determinant of the eye appeal of WSW versus BSW. The darker the color, the better the look of WSW. Pre-'36 it was the wheel color that had the most influence (i.e. WSW tires don't look that great on wire wheels in Tacoma cream).


The best part of V8COOPMAN's photo of a '36 roadster with spyders and WSWs is that they are the real thing, namely double as original. No fun to maintain, but nice to look at.

[weemark]

That roadster looks lovely. I prefer whitewalls on it. I think they go with the darker paint and the light top.


When I got my roadster I really struggled with changing it but decided any changes I made would be reversible and that in future if someone wanted to put it back to factory they could. I then got on and done what I wanted to do to it.

[Kube]

I'd installed the NOS rear spring today and am thrilled at the results. Center with the rear wheel to the bottom of the fender... a full 2" increase in height.
Tomorrow I'll attempt to get the NOS front spring in.

Life is good

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Kube

I'd installed the NOS rear spring today and am thrilled at the results. Center with the rear wheel to the bottom of the fender... a full 2" increase in height.
Tomorrow I'll attempt to get the NOS front spring in.

Life is good

You done good! We need pics TOMOROW evening after this new 'altitude' adjustment. Sounds way-mo-better already! DD

[Mart]

Today, Folks, For ONE DAY ONLY Kube's '36 is sporting a HOT ROD Rake!

Mart.

[weemark]

Kube I think you must be one of the few people about who is happy with raising the height of your car by changing the springs

[Kube]

Mart and Weemark,
You two guys got me laughing pretty good at myself today. Thanks for that.
Both of you are spot on

[rotorwrench]

Heck, that's why they had running boards so you could step up into them.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by rotorwrench

Heck, that's why they had running boards so you could step up into them.

You guys are on a roll!

Both springs installed took the entire car up 2" all around. Now for the new WHITEWALL tires.

[Bruce in southern OH]

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Nice!!

[Kube]

The NOS springs brought the car up an additional 2". That, with the new tires brought the entire car up 3" in total. It is now 1" higher than the Ford specification. That makes sense as I'd installed 6:50's which are nearly an inch taller than the "standard" 6:00's.

The springs and tires made a huge difference in the "feel' of the road. It's not nearly as "bouncy" as it was with the tired (old) springs.

[V8COOPMAN]

Kubarth.....You is definitely be stylin' there, my friend. That thing is absolutely righteous! DD

[Tinker]

Yep looks great!


Is it weird that I like cars that look like this?

[Tinker]

Had a great conversation with my young brother-in-law Honda racer this weekend. First time he saw my 36, or I'd guess an original-ish 30s ford. Told me not to mod/hotrod/lower it, or anything...ever.... huh.... Think he's on to something. Going to checkout his Honda though. Should be fun too.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Tinker

Yep looks great!


Is it weird that I like cars that look like this?

Hmmm...…..And WHITEWALLS, too. I like it! DD

[weemark]

looks lovely Kube although I may be a little biased...

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Tinker

Yep looks great!


Is it weird that I like cars that look like this?

You'd be weird if you didn't like that car I mean, what's not to like?

[cmbrucew]

Kube
Some nice day in Wisconsin, could you line up your fleet like a super car show for a photo shoot. Only problem beside liability would be which one to put in front.
Just a thought.
Bruce

[petehoovie]

Looks just like Kube's Roadster on the cover of the latest issue of the V8 Times....Too bad about the whitewalls....

[Kube]

These things are multiplying like rabbits!

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Kube

These things are multiplying like rabbits!

Yikes! That BLUE sure would be 'THE' color of choice. Those new springs surely improved the way that thing sits! WWs are the 'nuts'!! DD

[Tinker]

6.50 Look great! Looks ready to tour some or any roads given.

Both are stellar.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Tinker

6.50 Look great! Looks ready to tour some or any roads given.

Both are stellar.

YES, the 6.50s most-definitely give it a very authoritative look. DD

[Kube]

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Yikes! That BLUE sure would be 'THE' color of choice. Those new springs surely improved the way that thing sits! WWs are the 'nuts'!! DD

The tan one will soon be getting NOS springs as it sits much lower than the factory specification. Blackwall 6:50's are on order.
I've been working on getting this one running and once that's accomplished, making certain it is very road worthy.

[Mart]

Mike, were 6.50s optional when new? I thought all the Fords of this era rolled on 6.00s.

Is the green one a new aquisition too?

Nice looking pair.

Mart.

[KGS]

Originally Posted by Kube

The NOS springs brought the car up an additional 2". That, with the new tires brought the entire car up 3" in total. It is now 1" higher than the Ford specification. That makes sense as I'd installed 6:50's which are nearly an inch taller than the "standard" 6:00's.

The springs and tires made a huge difference in the "feel' of the road. It's not nearly as "bouncy" as it was with the tired (old) springs.

Mike, where do you find the "Ford Specs" for ride height? Are they available for other years, say '39?

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Mart

Mike, were 6.50s optional when new? I thought all the Fords of this era rolled on 6.00s.

Is the green one a new aquisition too?

Nice looking pair.

Mart.

Mart,
The 6:50 was an option in 1935. I have found no proof that the option carried in to 1936. In 1939 & 1940, the 6:50 was definitely an option.
So, did Ford eliminate the option for 36- 38??? I can't honestly say.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by KGS

Mike, where do you find the "Ford Specs" for ride height? Are they available for other years, say '39?

They are available for each and every year.
Engineering drawings provide all of the overall specifications for the bodies.

[Mart]

Mike, call me picky - (I am an injunir) but you have 2" gain from the springs and 1/2" from the tyres - you only get the gain from the lower side of the tyre. The DIAMETER is 1" bigger but you only get the RADIUS worth.

So you're getting 2-1/2".

I actually do this stuff for a living - honestly.

Mart.

[Kube]

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Originally Posted by Mart

Mike, call me picky - (I am an injunir) but you have 2" gain from the springs and 1/2" from the tyres - you only get the gain from the lower side of the tyre. The DIAMETER is 1" bigger but you only get the RADIUS worth.

So you're getting 2-1/2".

I actually do this stuff for a living - honestly.

Mart.

Hi Mart,
Well, you brought a smile to my face and I thank you for that

I did not measure the total gain using any exacting method. And yes, going by specifications only, your 2 1/2" is logical.
It was easier for me to note with a great degree of accuracy the increase in ride height at the fenders and bumpers. measuring the overall height of the car very accurately was not as easy nor did I care if it was perfectly accurate.

I do believe you do this kind of thing for a living. I was a tool & die maker with the last four years or so of my career spent as the inspector for the tool room.

[AnthonyG]

Very SHARP! Beauty buy!