Hot Rods 1932 5 Window Barn find....WOW!

Cool find, youd be better of trying to find some one that wants to trade for one thats already had work done to it, im sure theres someone out there.

but again, its your car, do as your please!

jeff

 

Another great barn find. Good score!

 

All I ever find in barns is moldy hay and broken down farm equipment. NICE SCORE!!!

 

Yeah, I gotta chime in...don't fill the roof, they're only original once.

 

Are there any hotrodders left on this board? It's just an old Ford that is a blank canvas. Nobody is ever going to forget what a 32 Ford looks like stock. Geesh! Build a full fledge hotrod out of the damn thing already! We only live once as far as I can tell.

 

Cut that top!! Chop it about 4" and it will look just right, fuck is it a hot rod or not?? Cool find not build a damn hot rod out of the friggin car! Jim

 

I agree with curbspeed and would like to add put some paint on it do the car some justice a mild build in the old school tradtion with the early HEMI of course.

 

Outstanding.

 

Im with Mike ,I have driven a B engined 5 window in todays traffic,not that enjoyable.
I went with a 276 flathead and juice brakes , I will drive it anywhere now.
cheers David

 

X2 on not filling the roof.

 

I am a Chevy fan but even I would love to see that coupe kept stock. Young Turds just don't appreciate or value a original car. First thing they want to do is "Cut it up". That coupe is a time capsule, that once "cut", can never be replaced.

 

I'd chop the sh*t out of it, bringing a tear to any restorer's eye. . . but I wouldn't fill the roof. I'd go for a steel insert that can be removed.

 

dude, i love your idea for it, it will look sweet

 

I like your plans except for the filled top part. To do it classic hot rod style you should put a white insert in the roof.

 

WOW!!!

...I'm not jealous at all...

 

I like your plans and yes the first thing I would do is fill the roof.

 

Mine's got one!

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=626814

 

Great find thgink about it for awhile before you do anything.Where in Mass

 

You could make all the mechanical changes you wanted first...get it running and driving, and then think about paint later on.

oh, and don't you dare fill that top...

 

I am will think about it a lot before I do anything. I am not going to chop it. I will consider the comments on the roof. I am just happy to have it.

 

What is all the dislike for filling the roof,I personally think the insert looks terrible and has been the cause for major damage when stored outside and when it let go water poured in the interior. Just look what a bad insert had done to that three window that sat for many years in a leaking garage a few years ago,inserts were a terrible design.

 

are you sure that didn't come from PA and put in a barn up in mass? let me dig up the pics of the 32 that was in my home town sitting in agarage since early 60s............I mean it literally looks identical, I know because I sat in it and remember those sun visors being identical

I missed on it cause I couldn't come up with 20k in a week

I wouldn't be replying if I seriously didn't believe it was the same car

 

Lord almighty I could not touch it besides maybe some 16" wheels (with 5.50's and 7.00's) maybe a drop axle but that's it. It's absolutely perfect....or very close to.


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As many have said Mike it's your problem. Damned a lot of us would love to have your problem.
It's true, years ago they were chopped, channeled, tore apart, built into cool rods, and many disfigured. But we all know that decent old cars are a rare commodity today. If you must have a custom rod, sell or trade this gem and build one with something that has been changed already. Even buy a modern steel or glass 32.
The comments about not replacing the original wood and cloth top are also bogus. They came from the factory that way and lasted many years. Done right a replacement insert as original will last your lifetime.
Then again, do what's in your heart.

 

Hell of a score!...I'm in total envy!......it's nice to see there still out there!

 

WOW!!! What a find. Right here in my state too! Congrats,and don't fill the top.
And your right to take your time, think about it!!

 

RoadsterRod1930 - I don't know. It may have. I just don't know. I would love to know. If you think you know the history, please send me the pics and tell me what you know. Thank you so very much!

 

WOW.....that thing is so sweet, dont rush in to anything. reminds me a lot of bobs coupe.
Al.

 

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Ditto!!

 

That is a terriffic car. My two cents is to drive it as is or restore it to original condition. It is too good of a car to hotrod.
Steve