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Old 01-06-2018, 02:24 PM   #1
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Default '32 standard roadster project - some further progress

Top and upholstery now in place.
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Old 01-06-2018, 02:27 PM   #2
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Ooh! Lovely.
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Very nice
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Old 01-06-2018, 02:40 PM   #4
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Wow! You know how once in a while something hits you just right? Well this is one of those times for me.
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Love it. Great work. A Standard too. And with a trunk!!! Got to love it.
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Old 01-06-2018, 02:45 PM   #6
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Absolutely beautiful David !
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Many auto enthusiasts mistakenly think that the top supports attached to the body of Ford roadsters are "rumble seat handles". The folding top rests on those supports.
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Old 01-06-2018, 03:55 PM   #8
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really,really nice!
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Old 01-06-2018, 04:55 PM   #9
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Very nice, you can tell from the two photos this is a future show winner. I don't know enough about photography, but always noticed how pin striping always looked way wider in photos that in real life. Look forward to more photos. Bob
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Old 01-06-2018, 04:59 PM   #10
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Oh man! That looks so sharp! I cannot wait to get to that point… Hopefully I get it there…
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Old 01-06-2018, 05:13 PM   #11
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Very nice, i always liked standards over deluxe!
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Many auto enthusiasts mistakenly think that the top supports attached to the body of Ford roadsters are "rumble seat handles". The folding top rests on those supports.
I was just going to ask about that, thanks for clearing that up
Beautiful car! Is it a V8?
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Old 01-06-2018, 05:24 PM   #13
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Looks fantastic David!
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Old 01-06-2018, 05:59 PM   #14
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Very, very nice! A standard is such a challenge. I was lucky to see an original, low mileage standard roadster years ago. What immediately struck me were the top details, especially the weird top material. It looked to be a real challenge to duplicate.
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Old 01-06-2018, 06:29 PM   #15
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very nice work
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Old 01-06-2018, 06:59 PM   #16
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Very nice David. Any possibilities for this one being at the GNM this June?
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Old 01-06-2018, 08:32 PM   #17
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Thanks for all of the generous compliments.

In response to the comments and questions:

- It is a V-8
- It is a fairly late car and therefore has the black canvas top which was a running
change to replace the short-grain artificial leather top material that carried over from
its use on Model A standard roadsters and phaetons.
- I agree that striping often looks too wide in photos, especially in this case where the
metallic gold on black really stands out. Rest assured that it is the correct width in
real life.
- I like both standard and deluxe models and each has their unique challenges. I'm not
a big fan of cowl lights as I think that they break up the flow of the cowl into the
hood so that is a plus for the standards, but to each his own. I also have a standard
phaeton in final assembly. That and this roadster are my little rebellion against the
long-standing practice of restoring standard open cars as deluxe models.
-The plan is for it to be completed in time for the GNM and all that is left to do is the
installation of the fenders, running boards, bumpers, and head lamps, all of which are
ready. But, the best laid plans of mice and men ....
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Old 01-06-2018, 09:17 PM   #18
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Perfect! Need more photo's.
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Old 01-06-2018, 09:27 PM   #19
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A wonderful presentation, DavidG. Best of the best.
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Old 01-06-2018, 09:31 PM   #20
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How many Standards were made?
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