okies, I'm gonna admit something here. I dont know a 32 from a 29 from a 33 etc etc etc. I know I like the looks of 'em all. I walked around the Roundup in total amazement and awe. I looked at everything, saw some creative craftmanship and what I did notice as well was the comments from others. Some would go up to a 32, (I know because they said it was, or the license plate said so) and they commented and treated it like it was gold and to be revered. I just saw it like any other car with some awesome detail. Ignorance is bliss, I get to enjoy them all w/o even knowing which ones I'm supposed to put on a pedestal because they seemingly earn a God like status. this make sense?
There are alot of differences and it would be difficult to type it all out. but I think they all deserve attention, just look at how old they are and the cl***ic lines and design. And the fact that someone took the time to get it back togeather and on the road.
the only thing that counts is the workmanship that is why I don't like anything that is just a bunch of parts without any though or is unsafe
I think most people see something that they like and ask what is that? I like that. That's how I got here. It almost sounds like you are asking us what you should like. A great way to learn is to use Google images. Then search their images for the different years that you find interesting. That will probably pull up a bunch of pastel easter eggs but the general shape of the different year cars will become very evident. We are a p***ionate group and often preach about our likes and dislikes. Don't be afraid to form your own opinions whether they are the accepted norm or not.
This really sum's it up nicely. I myself love 32's and have one, BUT, that in no way mean's i would disregard an A, 33, 36 etc just because there's a 32 in front of me..I love all of them even non Ford's. There's been many time's i'll just glance at a 32 and move onto something else. I wish the 32's were not so popular or put on a pedestal. It would make getting part's that much easier... Your looking at it the right way as far as i'm concerned..Just enjoy the car's because they are what they are..History on wheel's and fun.. my 2 cents.. Tony
I'm right there with ya - I'm gettnig better on my ID's thanks to the HAMB, but when I see a nice car... it's just a nice car. And every time I see a new one, I think I've found a new favorite car.
If you look at the form that the '32 grill shell has, it is a kind of transition, into the "streamlined" era of design. Look at any earlier Ford, and even the '32 Chevy, all had a variation of the early "horseless carriage" radiator shell. The '32 had both the intro of Henry's V8, and a swept form of body sculpture. The doors smoothly molded into the quarter panel (I believe this was done this year), the windshield leaned back, w/no visor, many subtle changes that all worked in a simple graceful design. I suspect Bruce L and C9 may know of the actual designer...he is up there with Ray Loewy in my book.
Makes perfect sense to me...detail and craftsmanship is detail and craftmanship no matter which old car (Ford or otherwise) that it's displayed on.
i asked this question a while back to a friend, he told me to research it... so i did.. 28-29 have a smaller cowl (obvious difference) 32 have a bigger body lines... and it was the first year that the Ford Motor Company exposed frame rails. thats what i know... hahaha the reason '32 is so valuable... look at the production numbers... not very many in comparison to others. expecially the 3 windows...
I bought a '30-31 for myself, it's got the bigger cowl like the '32, but doesn't have the swoopy body lines or doors that actually close flush. That being said, I think I'd rather have a whole car built for $5-7k than that much in just a body...
nope, no way, I know what i like, I plainly stated, I'm not one to like things because of the popularity hype, I likes em all.
I find it amazing that there are people here on the HAMB do not know the difference between a model A and a 32 Ford.
While I know the differance, a year ago I probably didn't. It's not amazing. We each have our areas of "specialty". Do I find it odd that you don't know the difference between a '61 and '62 falcon? No... why would you? If you aren't particuarily into Model A's or the like... then there is no reason you would pay particular attention. I like Model A's, and I can tell the diff Between one and a '32... but can I tell the differance between a '55 and '56 Chevy? nope. Big deal. I just recognized a '50 ford on the road the other day. Or maybe it was a '49... ? I don't know - but I know approximately what it was. A few weeks ago I wouldn't have been able to tell. We all learn as we are exposed to more things. You CAN be into hotrodding without being a '32 fanboy. Personally, I think '32s are like SBC's.
Same here, love the lines and the history but I would not own one. I would rather have am early 50's caddy with 4 doors(ya I said it). But I will look more at the work that went into a car then the badge it wears.
this amuses me!! i thought everyone that was slightly interested into old cars at least knew the difference between a 55 and 56 chevy maybe the hamb should have a general old car test before allowing people to post to avoid threads that are way to elementary. 61 falcon different grill than 62.. 55/56 chevy: sidetrim, headlights, taillights, grill and more are different 49/50 ford parking lights, trunk hinges, gas door, door handles and more are different. i can accept idea that some people can't identify an A roadster with a 32 roadster because lots of times they will both be on 32 frames with 32 grill shells, but a coupe or sedan...come on..A has visor, 32 no visor...
Why does that amuse you? I don't really care for tri-five chevy's... Big deal? 62 falcon has different fender lines. Plenty of other differences as well. It's an extremely different car functionally. Should that amuse me that you don't know that? I don't give a ****... You're not a falcon guy - big deal. Just because I don't know my 50's chevys I shouldn't be allowed on the HAMB? **** off. There are plenty of us here who know plenty about certain things, and little about others. That doesn't lead to elementary questions or anything else. It just means we don't think we know everything unlike your self-rightous ***.
I don't always know the subtle differences between years, or sometimes even makes. I know what I like and I respect everyone elses car for what they are regardless of whether or not I think they're done right. I really don't like street rods or pro-streets but I can appreciate the work that went into them. Like wise I can appreciate '32's, '33's and the like even though I don't know all the differences between them. On the flip side of the coin, I know an aweful about Cadillacs.
I don't, not by glancing anyway. But I can tell you the difference of various nissan, chevy, buick, toyota engines, and the type of fuel injection available, by the engine code. There weren't alot of 32s around for me to work on in the 90s, when I was learning to wrench. I find it amazing that everyone can't have a 32 Ford for their very own. Its not like they are expensive.
first of all...I have a 60 ranchero as my daily driver so i guess that makes me a falcon guy...then i can say that the taillights differed over the years, 63 was the first year for the v8 and that second of all thats why i recommended a GENERAL test...maybe you understood me wrong, i dont find it amusing that certain people don't know certain things, i just find it amusing in general the stuff that the general people interested in old cars don't know.
I love those that do there own work well,yet;To some that have the back ground or even those with just art and engineering eye,there is many types of nice and ,one type of **** pile unsafe rusty or flat paint on **** that builders? or owns seems to think has something to do with old type rodding and a few will say that,as ya stair at the junk in disbelevef. Don't say even if your old and know much better and ideas of how to fix it,,less you wish a blank stair or loud lot of bull,they love being stupid and hate to know that poor engineering,rust,dents and primer are are not finshed. Or that there work shows no pride of rodding. But if your brave,do it nicely as a idea to make it better,it may help them or not. Many are way p***ed help. Rats is a blite. yet it has got lots into the hobby,so there is a good side.
If anyone here has a wife like mine, you would know what damn near every kind of car....make ,model ,and year there is... I get quized on a daily basis.
i want a 32 with a sbc. and 61 falcon tail lights. and cadillac grille. when i figure out what all that looks like, ill post some progress pics. i dont know the difference between all the years of this and that. some people do. ya gotta start somewhere. i think its a little wierd to just act like you were born with all this knowledge.
Not knowing a 55 vs a 56 is like not being able to tell the difference between Jessica Alba and RuPaul. Some things should just be obvious to a guy.
Why's that? I was born in 1981, not 1941. I've never taken an interest in those cars, and as such I never paid too much attention to the differences in years. The high and mighty at***ude that some dudes have is the reason that hot rodding is losing popularity with a younger crowd. As a young guy trying to get into this hobby, It's pretty lame to get stiffed on info or scolded for asking a question by some overweight guy in his 60's. **** that. Keep that at***ude up and your hobby will roll over and die with you. There are some things a guy should just know... but that guy wasn't born knowing it - which means he had to learn it someplace. I'm sure I know plenty of Hamb related **** that you don't and likewise. Thats why we all come together here, to share information. If we all already knew everything, then we wouldnt be here. I still don't really like '32s just because they are so overdone. That might be why I don't like '5whatever Chevys, either. Does that mean I'm not a "true car guy"? ********.
the difference between a 61 and 62 falcon... don't know that one, but we are not on a 60's ford site now are we. I know the difference between a 63 and 64. I also know they changed again bigtime for 66 the difference between a 32 and a model A is significant. unless we are talking about a 30 -31 roadster with a 32 grille. I figure anyone who considers themselves a HOT ROD guy should know the basic early ford groups. model A, 32, 33-34, 35-36, 37. then you get into the 38 - 40's with the standards and deluxes.. that gets a bit confusing.. but I have to wonder how much are you into this if you can not look at a 40 Deluxe and ID it without question.
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