Saving a 32 Ford Body

If it were easy, women and children would be doing it!

 

looks like its going to be a cool car. nothing a welder and some sheetmetal cant fix. good luck

 

Wow .....

That is one hellofalot rougher than anything I would ever consider starting with ..... (just being honest)

Wish you the best .....

 

How close are you to being finished?

 

Is it done yet??? We're all behind you Homie!!!!

 

I honestly think that looks like fun! I know getting all the pieces will mean lots of scrounging etc...and a LOT of work to put it together, but when it finally looks like a 32 again it'll be so damn rewarding!
I've been bashing on my 32 5 window the past couple months, and although mine was not as bad, it was in two pieces (the braces from cowl to quarter and shitty welds at the top of the windshield were the only thing holding in together) it still had nothing at all for floors or subrails, and was missing the whole lower few inches of the car all around..

Trust me, it'll try your patience, but it WILL be worth it!!

Get at it!

Tony.

ps: that extra cowl would make a great start to a modified! hehehe.......

 

I just don't get it. What is so special about the '32? What makes everybody go googah when it is a '32? I would do the same work to a '31 as far as that goes. Have at it and enjoy yourself, it is all fun whether a '32 or not.

 

good luck with it. Ill be watching. subscibed

 

Don't know 'bout anyone else, but i just liked 32's and always have. But i fully agree with ya, i'd go that far for anything i really liked or wanted and couldn't afford to buy in nice shape. Thats how i've always had to do it, like you said, 32 or not.

 

That should be a lot of fun. Well when it's not making you krazy!!

 

Because its the sexiest god damn body style ever......5w that is! When you want one and nothing else and not afraid of getting your hands dirty.....this is what happens

 

No need to worry about any negativity concerning a '32. I've had the fever since I was 10 years old and I'm now 67. A 5w is what I always wanted and in 1973 finally got a chance to buy a good one. Now it's almost 40 years later and I still haven't taken the time to turn it into my dream although I've owned 7 other Henry '32s.
I've drag raced,oval track raced, and built hot rods for others and several for myself in the meantime and all the while been collecting parts so in the waning years of my life I hope it will somehow become a reality. If not, maybe they can bury me in it. Now that would probably make someone become a grave robber, right?
I've followed several 5w builds on here and will follow yours also. Who knows, maybe it will light a fire.

Frank

 

I hope you can get enough parts to get it back together...

 

go for it , i hope you post lots of photos so we can follow along on the build

 

Wow , looks like you either love a 32 or you don't. Thanks for the support.

Here's a few pic's of the top, going to need to build a support for the back window and patch the torn corner first.

 

Here's a couple more shot's

 

This looks like it will be fun my motto is Sell the best and fix the rest. Go for it

 

I have great confidence it will turn out just fine

 

Hay I like builds like this.. I have a 32 2 door sadan that came home in 6 peices!! have a plan for it as well.. Lets keep these car alive regarless of shape!

 

Its a 32 or nothing for me too!!!!!! Great find and good luck on the build. You can do it

 

check/search out "32coupedeville" on HAMB. He's also building a 5W from a 4dr on here.

 

Subscribed! I love these threads!!!

 

Man jeffery sleep tony myself and others cant be all wrong !!I admire your drive I have the cowl that I cutoff my coupe but the cowl vent was welded shut and a left over fire wall and a new rear body panel . I sent sleep the hindges and if any of it will help you let me know !!P.S I built my own sub rails and they work !Have you started your chassis .

 

I feel your excitement. I probably would have done exactly as you did.
As others have done before, keep a good centerline reference, then plumb and level.
They say Rome wasn't built in a day, but that old Ford was built in a matter of minutes.
Keep it all in perspective, and good luck.

 

Wow!!! You have your work cut out for you!! What do you have for equipment?

 

Dyce

Here a short list of equipment

English wheel
sheet metal brake
Shrinker/Stretchers
planishing hammer
tig/Mig
more vise grips, hammers and dollies than I can count!

 

Nailhead Terry

I bought a new frame and will post some issues with this later this weekend.

 

To add my $0.02. I admire your courage. I definitely don't have the skills to bring something like that BACK FROM THE DEAD! Speaking of, join the official club!

I'm glad the 5W's are making a stand in here finally! You guys keep building, I'll keep giving my wife money and someday when your cars are done, I'll get to the point where I can afford to work on mine!

Terry, You sent the hinges? Crap, I'm going to have to scour the shop. What color package? haha.

I will never complain about my deuce again.
I will never complain about my deuce again.
I will never complain about my deuce again.

rcnut, if you need anything, this is the place and there's a lot of us rebuilding 5Ws so the reference material is coming in slowly. There's a lot of good builds going on right now. I'm learning a TON!

 

green box 3m masking tape. They got sent out tuesday man the length we go to to save a duece Jay Leno said some people bring them back from a grease stain !

 

Almost ALL 32 5W's are worth saving.

It just takes a brave and talented a brave person ...

I really like the 5 windows and I am glad to see another one saved.
Wishing you ALL the BEST ... in your project.

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