Q. for the '35-'36 Ford Experts re. Coupe vs. Roadster...

Are the doors on the three-window coupe the same length as the doors on the roadster?

Thanks for any help! Actual dimensions would be especially appreciated!

 

Anybody?

 

I'll check when I get home, I beleive I have a book with the info.

 

Thanks for your help.

 

NO.....just went out and measured the doors on my Roadster and Three Window, both Ford original steel cars.

ROADSTER: Top of door, right above the top hinge in the crease of the belt-line 34 1/2" gap to gap.
Bottom of door, 36" gap to gap.

3W COUPE: Top of door, below hinge, in crease of belt-line, 40 3/4" gap to gap.
Bottom of door, 42 1/8", gap to gap.

Hope this helps, let me know if you need any more measurements.

Johnnie.

 

Thanks, Johnnie, this is exactly what I needed, and really appreciate your taking the time to measure your cars.

I'm beginning work on a model of the Bob Hooper roadster using AMT's circa-'61 kit, which offered the option to build a roadster or 3W using the same body, and the doors seemed too long comparing to photos of the Hooper car in TRJ! In fact they are.