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Deck lid Help

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 31Rodder, May 18, 2004.

  1. 31Rodder
    Joined: Aug 3, 2001
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    I just picked up a 29 Ford Roadster and the decklid that came with it seems to be the right width but its a couple inches too long.
    The decklid I got is about 35 3/4" wide on the top and about 34 1/8" long. its about 3" longer than than it needs to be.
    I was wondering if it might be a 32 decklid does anyone have dimensions of a 32? or and ideas what it could be?
     
  2. My 32 measures 36" across the top.
    35 1/2" across the bottom.
    Measuring over the curve it measures 33 1/2"

    I wonder if you have something along the lines of a Sport Coupe or Cabriolet.
    Those may be a different length - you may be able to tell by looking at the distance between*****pit rear and front of trunk lid.

    You may have a 30-31 trunk lid as well.
    I can measure my 31 if you like.
     
  3. LIMEY
    Joined: Nov 5, 2002
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    Maybe its the size of the rear lower panel, just copied the from Gaslight Auto Parts catalog.
     

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  4. Eyeball
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  5. I'm with '32 Limey. I know the decklids for coupes and roadsters are different for '28-'29s. The coupe deck/rumble lid is shorter. Sounds like someone bolted a coupe lower panel into your roadster. Can you tell if that has been replaced in your roadster? Take measurements and compare with what '32 Limey posted.
     
  6. 31Rodder
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    That back panel looks as old as the rest of the car. Here is a pic of it.
     

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  7. 31Rodder
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    One last time. Here is a pic of the inner structure if that gives any help.

    That lower panel on my roadster has the 9 1/2 one.
     

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  8. The37Kid
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    Just put a tape on the 30-31 lid I have, 36 3/8 wide and 30 5/8 on the outer edge of the curve.
     
  9. 31Rodder
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    Its sure is tough trying to id the lid they sent with the roadster.
    I measured my 30 coupe lid and that will fit the roadster, but now I gotta come up with another one for the roadster.
    I sure wish i would have checked the fit on this before I bought it.
     
  10. Eyeball
    Joined: May 10, 2001
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    Here is a pic of the underside of a '32 decklid on EBAY.

    They do look very similar.
     

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