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toms32 · 12-23-2021, 03:26 PM

Can some one tell me if the guts of a 1932 Drivers door on a 4 door sedan will innerchange with the drivers door on a 1932 5 Window coupe. I finally found a drivers door for my 32 5 Window coupe but the door is stripped of everything but the actual door. I have a chance to pick up a drivers door for a 4 door. Will this work MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL Tom

deuce5wndw · 12-23-2021, 07:51 PM

Tom, a 4 door is 1/4 inch shorter and 1 inch taller from the belt line to the top on the door. I suppose it could be used with modifications. Merry Christmas!!

tubman · 12-23-2021, 08:03 PM

It's all what you mean by "guts". If the actual door is a close as "deuce5wndw" says, I'd think you have a pretty good chance.

Fordors · 12-23-2021, 09:07 PM

The door lock and remote control assembly as well as the window regulator from the B160 door will work on your B45.
The garnish mouldings are different and do not interchange.

32phil · 12-24-2021, 09:51 AM

An excellent guide for determining interchangeable parts between models is the
Body Parts Manual.
It lists many of the mundane parts and includes the body styles by style number each part will fit.
It was reprinted and is probably still available.

TomT/Williamsburg · 12-24-2021, 10:14 AM

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I would try googling the question and see what you turn up. Other than that, check vendor catalogs and see what they have listed - perhaps they are the same or what mods can be made to make them work. Not long ago I was able to find a 5-window riser ……

Good luck ……

Fordors · 12-24-2021, 11:21 AM

The 1928-1938 Hardware and Trimming Supplies book is the one that I referenced regarding the door lock assembly, but it was not helpful in showing window regulators for coupe doors. Printed in 1938 it only shows items still in stock at Ford so many parts do not appear.

For regulator verification go to this thread-
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ight=regulator

There are two regulators that work on front doors for your coupe, the 6 screw horizontal mount style and the 4 screw (not shown in the above thread) smaller and vertically mounted style. Inner door panels were made to accept either one.

Edit: BTW, the image of the door lock/remote control, P/N B-46106-B L.H. gives a dimension of 12 17/32" center to center of the rivets for the connecting link.

DavidG · 12-24-2021, 04:46 PM

Everything from the window opening down is the same on the two inner panels except for the overall width, as noted above. You can use your other door's inner panel as a guide for the proper location of the openings for the window crank mechanism and inside door handle. The complete door lock/latch assembly, window bottom channel, and window regulator assembly are the same for both body types.

Duke · 12-24-2021, 10:57 PM

I have an excellent drivers door latch and handle that I will sell. Send me a PM.

12-23-2021, 03:26 PM	#1
toms32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,214	1932 Question - Doors Can some one tell me if the guts of a 1932 Drivers door on a 4 door sedan will innerchange with the drivers door on a 1932 5 Window coupe. I finally found a drivers door for my 32 5 Window coupe but the door is stripped of everything but the actual door. I have a chance to pick up a drivers door for a 4 door. Will this work MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL Tom

12-23-2021, 07:51 PM	#2
deuce5wndw Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Liberty, KY Posts: 901	Re: 1932 Question - Doors Tom, a 4 door is 1/4 inch shorter and 1 inch taller from the belt line to the top on the door. I suppose it could be used with modifications. Merry Christmas!!

12-23-2021, 08:03 PM	#3
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,319	Re: 1932 Question - Doors It's all what you mean by "guts". If the actual door is a close as "deuce5wndw" says, I'd think you have a pretty good chance.

12-23-2021, 09:07 PM	#4
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,402	Re: 1932 Question - Doors The door lock and remote control assembly as well as the window regulator from the B160 door will work on your B45. The garnish mouldings are different and do not interchange. __________________ My school colors are black and blue, I attended the School of Hard Knocks where I received a Masters Degree in Chronic Mopery.

12-24-2021, 09:51 AM	#5
32phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montgomery, NY & Port St. Lucie Florida Posts: 936	Re: 1932 Question - Doors An excellent guide for determining interchangeable parts between models is the Body Parts Manual. It lists many of the mundane parts and includes the body styles by style number each part will fit. It was reprinted and is probably still available. __________________ Early Ford Lock & Key Service https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46583

12-24-2021, 10:14 AM	#6
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: 1932 Question - Doors Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I would try googling the question and see what you turn up. Other than that, check vendor catalogs and see what they have listed - perhaps they are the same or what mods can be made to make them work. Not long ago I was able to find a 5-window riser …… Good luck …… __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

12-24-2021, 11:21 AM	#7
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,402	Re: 1932 Question - Doors The 1928-1938 Hardware and Trimming Supplies book is the one that I referenced regarding the door lock assembly, but it was not helpful in showing window regulators for coupe doors. Printed in 1938 it only shows items still in stock at Ford so many parts do not appear. For regulator verification go to this thread- https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ight=regulator There are two regulators that work on front doors for your coupe, the 6 screw horizontal mount style and the 4 screw (not shown in the above thread) smaller and vertically mounted style. Inner door panels were made to accept either one. Edit: BTW, the image of the door lock/remote control, P/N B-46106-B L.H. gives a dimension of 12 17/32" center to center of the rivets for the connecting link. __________________ My school colors are black and blue, I attended the School of Hard Knocks where I received a Masters Degree in Chronic Mopery. Last edited by Fordors; 12-24-2021 at 11:34 AM. Reason: More info

12-24-2021, 04:46 PM	#8
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: 1932 Question - Doors Everything from the window opening down is the same on the two inner panels except for the overall width, as noted above. You can use your other door's inner panel as a guide for the proper location of the openings for the window crank mechanism and inside door handle. The complete door lock/latch assembly, window bottom channel, and window regulator assembly are the same for both body types.

12-24-2021, 10:57 PM	#9
Duke Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vernon, BC Posts: 202	Re: 1932 Question - Doors I have an excellent drivers door latch and handle that I will sell. Send me a PM.