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Hyfire · 03-11-2019, 02:48 PM

Hello!

I just bought this '32 and I'm trying to gather some history on it. I bought it out of Pennsylvania. I don't know how reliable the history is, but it could have been in Michigan prior to 1986 (maybe, maybe not?)

The car was restored REALLY well decades ago, leading me to believe that it had to have been used for car shows. If so, I'm hoping someone had seen it before and might have some clues???

Anyone remember this car, other than it's recent Ebay listing???

ANY CLUES OR HELP IS APPRECIATED!!! THANKS!

Josh

rockfla · 03-11-2019, 02:51 PM

That "could" be one David Rehor EFV8 Club member, 32 Advisor and fordbarn member is looking for!!!! I'm sure he will see it soon!!!!

Bob C · 03-11-2019, 02:59 PM

Here is David's thread link. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=259212

Bob

Hyfire · 03-11-2019, 03:01 PM

If anyone else thinks they may have seen it before please chime in! Just in case this isn't that one...

Thanks Rockfla. I'll see if he knows anything.

I'm no expert on this year, but I know the car is much better condition and quality than I expected. I know it's got a story, I just hope I can find someone who had seen it at some point in it's life.

Hyfire · 03-11-2019, 03:18 PM

Great read Bob! Thank's for posting it.

I think it's a different car. This one is Brown.

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scicala · 03-11-2019, 03:31 PM

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I don't really have a clue about the cars history, but just wanted to comment that the heads, intake and carburetor do not appear to be for 1932.

Sal

Hyfire · 03-11-2019, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scicala

I don't really have a clue about the cars history, but just wanted to comment that the heads, intake and carburetor do not appear to be for 1932.

Sal

Hey Sal,

You're correct, it's got like a '35 or '36 engine. The car runs like a champ, but it doesn't have a numbers matching engine and trans currently.

Josh

mhsprecher · 03-11-2019, 04:05 PM

A beauty.

DavidG · 03-11-2019, 05:19 PM

A very, very nice roadster. It was listed on ebay last month. It is not the one that I restored as there are numerous differences starting with the engine, which in mine was '32 in all respects.

Hyfire · 03-11-2019, 06:23 PM

Thank you guys! And thank you mhsprecher & David for the compliments.

I got a last name of Shacklett as a previous owner. I found reference to this specific family owning a large business near Blue Bell and entering Ford/Lincoln cars at Hershey and Pebble Beach. I'm going to start shaking that tree and see what I can find.

IF IT LOOKS FAMILIAR TO ANYONE, PLEASE POST!!

Thank you for any help guys.

JSeery · 03-11-2019, 07:40 PM

Nice car.

'36 5W · 03-12-2019, 12:09 PM

I'll say! Great colors and accessories.

Hyfire · 03-12-2019, 03:59 PM

Got in touch with an old owner who owned it for about 15-20 years. He bought the car from a Henry Yeska, who restored the car.

Has anyone ever heard of Henry Yeska?

He mentioned Henry was a Packard and Cadillac parts maker and restorer. Said he always had a tent at Hershey.

DavidG · 03-12-2019, 05:18 PM

That name rings a distant bell. Pennsylvania?????

Hyfire · 03-12-2019, 06:26 PM

Yes... Nazareth Pennsylvania.

I think I may have located his family and have reached out.

Joe31 · 03-12-2019, 06:39 PM

If its the one Im thinking of, its a model b changed over to V8

cas3 · 03-12-2019, 07:38 PM

i met, and bought packard parts from henry in about 2000, or 2002. he was close to 85 or so then, i'm guessing his packard is parked up yonder by now

Hyfire · 03-12-2019, 08:04 PM

Hey Joe... Yes, the serial shows as a B. Know anything about the car?

Cas3, Henry lived until 2014 I believe. He made it into his 90's and then some. Interesting he was still active. He must have been blessed with good health.

While she isn't "correct" or perfect, she should be a fun car. We'll see!

leon bee · 03-12-2019, 10:06 PM

Man I'd be scared to take that out in traffic. Never had anything that nice.

alchemy · 03-13-2019, 11:14 AM

It is a nice car. Even with Chevy parts on it.

03-11-2019, 02:48 PM	#1
Hyfire Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 21	Ever seen this 1932 Roadster ??? Hello! I just bought this '32 and I'm trying to gather some history on it. I bought it out of Pennsylvania. I don't know how reliable the history is, but it could have been in Michigan prior to 1986 (maybe, maybe not?) The car was restored REALLY well decades ago, leading me to believe that it had to have been used for car shows. If so, I'm hoping someone had seen it before and might have some clues??? Anyone remember this car, other than it's recent Ebay listing??? ANY CLUES OR HELP IS APPRECIATED!!! THANKS! Josh

03-11-2019, 02:51 PM	#2
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,946	Re: Ever seen this 1932 Roadster ??? That "could" be one David Rehor EFV8 Club member, 32 Advisor and fordbarn member is looking for!!!! I'm sure he will see it soon!!!!

03-11-2019, 02:59 PM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,741	Re: Ever seen this 1932 Roadster ??? Here is David's thread link. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=259212 Bob

03-11-2019, 03:01 PM	#4
Hyfire Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 21	Re: Ever seen this 1932 Roadster ??? If anyone else thinks they may have seen it before please chime in! Just in case this isn't that one... Thanks Rockfla. I'll see if he knows anything. I'm no expert on this year, but I know the car is much better condition and quality than I expected. I know it's got a story, I just hope I can find someone who had seen it at some point in it's life.

03-11-2019, 03:18 PM	#5
Hyfire Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 21	Re: Ever seen this 1932 Roadster ??? Great read Bob! Thank's for posting it. I think it's a different car. This one is Brown. . Last edited by Hyfire; 03-11-2019 at 03:30 PM.

03-11-2019, 03:31 PM	#6
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,698	Re: Ever seen this 1932 Roadster ??? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I don't really have a clue about the cars history, but just wanted to comment that the heads, intake and carburetor do not appear to be for 1932. Sal

03-11-2019, 04:05 PM	#8
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: Ever seen this 1932 Roadster ??? A beauty.

03-11-2019, 05:19 PM	#9
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: Ever seen this 1932 Roadster ??? A very, very nice roadster. It was listed on ebay last month. It is not the one that I restored as there are numerous differences starting with the engine, which in mine was '32 in all respects.

03-11-2019, 06:23 PM	#10
Hyfire Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 21	Re: Ever seen this 1932 Roadster ??? Thank you guys! And thank you mhsprecher & David for the compliments. I got a last name of Shacklett as a previous owner. I found reference to this specific family owning a large business near Blue Bell and entering Ford/Lincoln cars at Hershey and Pebble Beach. I'm going to start shaking that tree and see what I can find. IF IT LOOKS FAMILIAR TO ANYONE, PLEASE POST!! Thank you for any help guys.

03-11-2019, 07:40 PM	#11
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Ever seen this 1932 Roadster ??? Nice car.

03-12-2019, 12:09 PM	#12
'36 5W Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, Wa. Posts: 193	Re: Ever seen this 1932 Roadster ??? I'll say! Great colors and accessories.

03-12-2019, 03:59 PM	#13
Hyfire Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 21	Re: Ever seen this 1932 Roadster ??? Got in touch with an old owner who owned it for about 15-20 years. He bought the car from a Henry Yeska, who restored the car. Has anyone ever heard of Henry Yeska? He mentioned Henry was a Packard and Cadillac parts maker and restorer. Said he always had a tent at Hershey.

03-12-2019, 05:18 PM	#14
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: Ever seen this 1932 Roadster ??? That name rings a distant bell. Pennsylvania?????

03-12-2019, 06:26 PM	#15
Hyfire Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 21	Re: Ever seen this 1932 Roadster ??? Yes... Nazareth Pennsylvania. I think I may have located his family and have reached out.

03-12-2019, 06:39 PM	#16
Joe31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Port Jervis/Greenville Posts: 208	Re: Ever seen this 1932 Roadster ??? If its the one Im thinking of, its a model b changed over to V8

03-12-2019, 07:38 PM	#17
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,567	Re: Ever seen this 1932 Roadster ??? i met, and bought packard parts from henry in about 2000, or 2002. he was close to 85 or so then, i'm guessing his packard is parked up yonder by now

03-12-2019, 08:04 PM	#18
Hyfire Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 21	Re: Ever seen this 1932 Roadster ??? Hey Joe... Yes, the serial shows as a B. Know anything about the car? Cas3, Henry lived until 2014 I believe. He made it into his 90's and then some. Interesting he was still active. He must have been blessed with good health. While she isn't "correct" or perfect, she should be a fun car. We'll see!

03-12-2019, 10:06 PM	#19
leon bee Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 611	Re: Ever seen this 1932 Roadster ??? Man I'd be scared to take that out in traffic. Never had anything that nice.

03-13-2019, 11:14 AM	#20
alchemy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: middle of Iowa Posts: 646	Re: Ever seen this 1932 Roadster ??? It is a nice car. Even with Chevy parts on it.