History 32 3 window coupe, looking for any historical info

Hey guys, I’m heading home to Denver with this coupe I just bought from Scott Younker here on the hamb. My buddy is driving so I have just been researching stuff. I think this car is the Charles Kraft car from the May 1958 rod and custom feature. I also found a picture of it on a Fotki photo archive of 32 fords. There are some inconsistencies in the correlations though. Look at these pics and let us know your thoughts. I feel like the Kraft version is the 1st, then the “1957” version is the 2nd, then it gets murky. During a gas stop, I found evidence of the 1st version taillights in the valence being filled and covered to make way for the decklid lights. Note the cowl cuts for the exhaust on the Kraft version. Also note the nubbed off frame and wishbone mounts on the Kraft version. The dimensional similarities on the chop as well as the unfilled roof are pretty uncanny. I feel like maybe the Kraft version got wrecked in the front and the result was the ugly mess on it now, which is present on the “1957” version. Here’s some pics.
Cheers fellas

 

I watched that car in the classifieds since last September and was this close to calling the seller many times. Congrats.

 

Thanks Jeff.. I bought it without engine/trans or wheels. Never thought I would have a 32. Sweat equity is the only way.

 

Glad this stayed in the HAMB. Seemed like a really good buy, especially now if it has some history.

 

Hey Matt. Congrats. You can never have too much stuff

 

Congratulations! I should look at cars for sale.

Bob

 

I have a 32 3 window languishing in my shed as well. I have no history regarding the body. It is Notchopped
with the roof filled and finished in lead. I "rescued" this coupe from the wilds of the Honey Island swamp basin here in South Louisiana. more than 20 years ago.

 

Thanks Steve! should be a fun project for next winter-ish.

 

It will be fun to see what history you come up with and how you revive the car.

 

Yeah man, for sure.. I have some ideas for it that i’m stoked on. Cant do much with it until the fall probably though.. I will do a thread on it when i get going. Cheers buddy.

 

How cool!! Congrats broseph!

 

Thanks Mikey!!!