While visiting the GNRS some friends and myself again meet a number of interesting people that all had a same interest..... Later in our discussion we came to the conclusion that ,that it was not what a 32 ford was powered by, but, The Power Of The 32, that has brought many people from around the world and many different backgrounds into some kind of common bond......I was about 9 yrs old when I got the Deuce bug have not been able to shake it aint it great ....How about you??
I can't stand looking at them. I prefer a '28, '29 Ford roadster. There are far too many '32's. Way too many '32 Ford rad shells stuck on anything that moves. And way too many sheeple that think '32's are the only hot rod in the world. Thank you, thank you very much.
Hey guys this was suppose to be a positive, i was just thinking about the many interesting people that I have meet.... Don't want to offend anyone , because I have meet many other interesting people and hotrod over the years...
The third car magazine I ever bought, in 1960, set the hook. The first large format Rod and Custom. Two great Roadsters on the cover...something inside clicked, "That's what cars are supposed to look like!" Buying a car mag was a major investment. We lived in Colombia and so I only saw magazines on trips to the US, I was 12 and the cover price was a BIG deal, etc. The first two magazines I had bought were slightly aberrant HRM and small R&C issues that somehow contained no '32's...I found the cars shown interesting, but nothing to hang on to. Here's a perspective: Circa 1905 to 1910, horseless carriages disappeared and the car took on a nearly universal layout: Fore and aft engine, radiator right over the front axle, back seat or trunk over the rear axle, nearly no overhang. Damn near everything was like that, and the basic design evolved and was developed and refined without fundamental change right through 1932...then suddenly, again almost universally in the US, engines started shifting forward, overhang appeared, basic shapes following the mechanicals beneath started to disappear under curves. 1932 was the very successful end of the line for the early styling for almost all USA manufacturers, and by then the refinements had become very, very nice! After that, styling was in a headlong rush to achieve the Pontiac Aztec and the Datsun Murano...
. I'm a sheeple, he's a sheeple, she's a sheeple, Wouldn't ya like to be a sheeple too??? SERIOUSLY!!! .
There is always someone that try's to create drama,,no one ask you do you like them! Now back on topic,,I bought my first Deuce in 1962 and have been hooked on them for the last 52 years. HRP
When I was young, the first 2 vehicles in mags that really hit me were a 32 Ford 3w coupe, and a 40 Willys coupe. This was long before I knew how the 32 Ford and the 40 Willys were supposed to be icons. There is just something about the lines of them that really appeal to me more than a lot of other vehicles out there, and I like a lot of different ones. If that makes me a sheep, well baaaaaa. I agree about the 32 shell being way over done though. while it is a beautiful looking grill, it doesn't mean it should be stuck onto everything under the sun. And looks way out of place on a lot of the vehicles some people have put the on.
They were always out of my price range. I still remember the shock of seeing a Deuce go for 10Gs. Always wanted one and finally bit the bullet. I hated it when the investors came into the hobby whose only goal was making money. No emotional attachment at all. I did not want to tell my friends what I paid for my roadster...I felt guilty about what I paid. It's about doubled in value since then.
Damnit! Damnit! I just spent ten minutes composing a reply to this post. It was well thought out, dynamite prose and expressed my feelings for Henry Ford's finest creation, the Deuce. Wouldn't you know it, the damn site timed out and all my brilliance was lost in the either. Damn if I can think that profoundly twice in the same day.
It was a '32 Coupe that gave birth to my interest in Hot Rods, but as I gained more knowledge, I began to appreciate the other styles and makes. Settled on T Buckets because of the look. Personally, if I could have a coupe or sedan, I'd prefer a '34. They look more refined.
I've had two in my lifetime, a 3 window and a 5 window. People always asked if they were gl*** cars. I think it might be time for a 34. That reminds me, I need to get a lottery ticket.
Big fan of 32 5 windows. Have never owned one and probably never will but sure would like to. Too much money for me--will have to stick with 40's. Who knows, maybe a 32 will come along that I can afford.
The first car mag I ever saw was this one; April '59 R&C, my brother's mag. A magazine was a scarce item in our household and I read it over and over. About a year later he brought home a 32 five window and I became his 8 year old ***istant. That was the start for me.
I think what spurs the "anti-deucer" are the ALLEDGED at***udes that Deuce owners have. While, in my experience, the average Deuce owner is proud of his cars marquee, so are other vehicle owners of their marquees. I try to find something to admire in all makes and models. So, probably never owning a '32 or '34 has never bothered me or resulted in a quest, like some guys seem to be on. Owning a certain car is NOT the road to coolness. I've seen a lot of nice cars that were owned by ***holes. Unfortunately, being an ***hole, may cause some folks to view your car in a bad light. Maybe that leads to automotive prejudice? Damn! Is it spring... YET?
I was born in 1932, always loved the cl***ic lines upgraded from the model A, guess thats why I like all 1932 Ford models. As far as the comment on "Too many '32s"----Ask the next question,--How many REAL FOMOCO 1932's are still with us??????
I THINK ( getting old and have CRS ) that I read that FORD only manufactured 1932 FORDS 8 months out of12 because they were having problems with the new V8. Maybe that is why there are so many 1931.
Too much of a good thing. Like Cobras so many replica '32 Fords are out there that the excitement of seeing one has faded. As is the case with 'muscle cars' we see big block everything at any show you may go to. Such is the world of exploiting a special idea to a point it becomes something of a dissapointment when one actually walks over to look at a car and realizes it ain't the genuine article. Too many copies spoils the brew.
No question that 32's are iconic. They were such a huge departure from the model a's ( no wood in body, room for a V8, stronger frame, etc) that they are a natural to build a hot rod from. Plus, being a one year only design that limited the production numbers. Anyone who doesn't appreciate a Deuce just doesn't get it. BTW, Tommy, glad to see you back posting. Now go kick up some more mud. Don
I've been building hot rods for 40 years,,I've had Model A sedans,a vicky and a pickup,,I've had 40 Fords,2 sedans,a pickup,3 coupes and a convertible,a 39 chevy sedan. But always wanted another Deuce..and I seem to be happier with them. HRP
Agreed.... to a point. First, my T Bucket is fibergl*** and I love it. BUT, if I had the skills or money to have a "real" one done, I'd rather have that. True, the gl*** cars let everyone have a shot at the hobby, but nothing can compare to having the real thing. I think, if there were no replicas, I would have tried harder to get the real thing. I probably would have learned the skills to build a real one. By gl*** cars being so easy to get, it does seem to invite "experimenting" by guys with good intention, but, dare I say it, bad taste or skills. My car isn't perfect, never will be, but I've seen some REALLY bad experiments gone wrong. Goes for Deuces too. The internet is full of pics from guys who I'm glad had only a gl*** Deuce to screw up.
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