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Projects Help a guy out - 32 five window ideas

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by el Roach, May 14, 2016.

  1. tofords
    Joined: May 26, 2009
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  2. I try!:p My latest and a new look for my roadster. IMG_E1829.JPG IMG_3628.JPG
     
  3. deuceguy
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    At the moment, I'm leaning towards something like this for my build. I really love the looks and overall stance of this one. 1932-ford-5-window-coupej.jpg 1932-ford-5-window-coupel.jpg 1932-ford-5-window-coupem.jpg
     
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  4. JimSibley
    Joined: Jan 21, 2004
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    9938C277-3403-48DB-9685-0FD920C14841.jpeg The 32 ford 5w is the ultimate hotrod. Here is mine, facing off against its 3w counterpart.
     
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  5. Baron
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  6. Baron
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  7. jnaki
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    Hello,


    There was always something that did not look right in the 32 style coupes. Especially the 5 window versions. Somehow, the cab roofline was too tall and it looked like it was a normal body, but someone grabbed the cab and lifted it up too high.

    The 32 3 window has a similar roof, but for some other reason, the stock configuration looks ok. But, the odd thing is, the majority of 32 3 window coupes are chopped various inches to adjust to the owner’s liking.

    Jnaki

    So, once varying inches gets taken out, then it looks ok. but, there will be a fine point. If the chop is too much, it looks like Paul Bunyan with his ox, both sat on the roof and car. Plus, the sightline and cramped inside viewing is not the most enjoyable on a road trip, whether it is long or just a jaunt to the nearby bakery.

    On the other hand, despite all of the cool custom touches, the top still need a “slight” chop of a few inches to make the top look as if it was proportionate to the body. That will be your choice as to comfort inside and whether you like a chop or not.

    I am 6 feet tall and old age is compressing my bones. So, the sight lines and comfort are very important. But, being inside of a chopped sedan delivery just did not agree with me and my driving comfort. As cool as a chopped sedan delivery was outside, the view from the inside was not worth it. Unless, the chop was not as radical and a few more inches would improve the compressed view everywhere.
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  8. maneri
    Joined: Dec 8, 2009
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    from ohio

    BTT--lets stater this thread back up--we need pics
     
  9. el Roach
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    Well since this old post is still around, here's a couple of pics on how it turned out!!!
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  10. DDDenny
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    Glad to help, what did I do!
     
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  11. Budweiser
    Joined: Jul 30, 2012
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    from california

    IMG_6096.jpeg Here’s an updated picture of my five window with peaked louvers . 126 louvers total on deck-lid with 4 inch chop.
     
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  12. Grumpy ole A
    Joined: Jun 22, 2023
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    There is some beautiful cars here. All kinds of thoughts/ideas for a build.
     
  13. swifty
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