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01-08-2018, 04:51 PM | #41 |
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Re: '32 standard roadster project - some further progress
David,
Looks Great!! I am ashamed to show my Tudor after seeing your roadster. Very Good job, congratulations!! |
01-08-2018, 06:00 PM | #42 |
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Hi David,
Just curious on whether you have a helper for the bigger assembly tasks? I did everything by myself on my 32. I tried to get some help with the hood and even though I was real specific about "put your hands here and don't let go and these are the steps we'll do", almost turned out to be a disaster. Second time I did it by myself with lots of padding, etc. Your work is fantastic. |
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01-08-2018, 09:37 PM | #43 |
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Glenn,
Thank you. I draw the line at hoods, but my helper with those knows what they are doing and they've gone smoothly. |
01-08-2018, 10:39 PM | #44 | |
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David, your car is simply stunning. Bravo. Can't wait to see it done. |
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01-09-2018, 01:19 PM | #45 |
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David,
The work you have done on this car is impeccable, the details, the fit, the assurance to stick closely to Ford engineering plans................I like it all. Thank you for posting and sharing so much info in every post. Paul J. |
01-09-2018, 02:31 PM | #46 |
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Well I thought it was funny. Hats off, though, the level of preparation is impeccable. Mart. |
01-09-2018, 04:09 PM | #47 |
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Mart,
I agree that it could be seen as you first thought and that would be amusing, all things considered. But in this case, I did not proceed with the fenders and running boards until the top and upholstery were done. It is hard enough to stretch to do all that tacking without having to lean over even further with the fenders in the way. |
01-10-2018, 10:54 AM | #48 |
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I have fenders and running boards for my roadster! They are in the basement. You are correct David much easier to work on without all that metal. ha ha
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01-10-2018, 01:58 PM | #49 |
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What do you think about this one? > https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2018/0...-4/?refer=news
Price $105,000
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01-10-2018, 07:50 PM | #50 |
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A super looking deluxe, but not a 997 point car if judged competently.
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01-10-2018, 09:31 PM | #51 |
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Awesome to think that the 1932 Ford Roadster originally sold for $460 which was $15 less than a 1931 Roadster...A comment on the 'top supports' mentioned above...i have spotted them on other rumble seat 1932 Fords (5-window and Cabriolet) with the owners insisting that they are original...no need to disagree as it would be fruitless.
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07-26-2018, 08:14 AM | #52 | |
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Was there a difference for standard vs deluxe tops...or was the color change late in the year on both standard and deluxe?
I was thinking that light olive drab was the only color used for the roadster tops? I like that you are restoring it as a standard roadster and I love hearing about all the little details and differences! Thanks for sharing. Quote:
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07-26-2018, 10:38 AM | #53 | |
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This car was originally restored by Frank Brown in CA in the mid 1970's.He sold it for around the $40K range then.Body work by Jim Rowe.It was done with dual sidemounts and had every accessory(radio etc).Nick Alexander bought it at an auction in AZ and chucked the dual sidemounts along with a few other things.I think where it is for sale is brokered by an agent in Santa Barbara . |
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05-20-2020, 04:13 PM | #54 |
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David, were all standard roadster windshield frames black no matter what color the car was? What about the pulls. Thanks Mark
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05-20-2020, 06:02 PM | #55 |
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Wish I was there. Very nice. You are the best. Thanks for showing us.
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05-20-2020, 06:10 PM | #56 |
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World wide there were 852 V8 and 1,381 B standard roadsters produced (2,233 in total).
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05-20-2020, 06:16 PM | #57 |
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Mark,
The standard phaeton and roadster windshield frames were originally painted the main body color. I also have a V8 standard phaeton awaiting completion. Last edited by DavidG; 05-20-2020 at 06:23 PM. |
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05-21-2020, 06:48 AM | #59 |
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Good point! |
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David you are making me ill. How nice is that! Thanks for the info. Were the windshield pulls painted or chrome/stainless? Thanks again Mark
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