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    Returning a 1932 Ford Coupe back to a Model B

    Hello, I am a custodian of a 1932 Ford Five Window Coupe. The coupe is an original Model B. However, the previous owner converted it to a V8 Flathead with Model 18 features. Not that I am a purest by a long shot. Saying that, I would like to put my coupe back to a Model B with its original...
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    1932 Deluxe Five Window Windshield Frame

    Ed thank you for your kind words, they are very much appreciated. I am looking forward to getting the car out, hopefully before the snow flies. I still have a few things to sort out before getting it on the road. The car was restored about 15 years ago and set in a garage for most of those...
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    1932 Deluxe Five Window Windshield Frame

    Ed, thank you for your insightful comments on the 32 Five Window Coupe. As I am trying to learn more about the car, what I thought the car was. I am finding out it is not really what it should be. My 32 is also a Washington Blue car with several features I thought was correct, now I am not...
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    1932 Deluxe Five Window Windshield Frame

    Pat thank you, beautiful car!
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    1932 Deluxe Five Window Windshield Frame

    Sorry, posted on wrong thread, fat fingers.
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    1932 Deluxe Five Window Windshield Frame

    I am currently the caretaker of a 1932 Ford Deluxe Five Window Coupe. The coupe was restored many years ago and has a decent chrome windshield frame. Now my question, is the chrome windshield frame correct for the Five Window Coupe, or should it be painted the body color? Thanks for your...
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    1932 Deluxe Five Window Windshield Frame

    I am currently the caretaker of a 1932 Ford Deluxe Five Window Coupe. The coupe was restored many years ago and has a decent chrome windshield frame. Now my question, is the chrome windshield frame correct for the Five Window Coupe, or should it be painted the body color? Thanks for your...
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    1934 Ford Coupe Roll Up Rear Window

    I have a 34 Ford Standard Coupe trunk car; the car has a roll up rear window and all indications are that it is original to the car. However, a friend also has a 34 Ford Standard Coupe trunk car but his does not have the roll up rear window. So, my question: did Ford have a criterion as to which...
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    Installing a 32 V8 Shiftleaver in a 39 Mercury Transmission

    Good morning, I have a 1939 Mercury Transmission I would like to install in my 1932 Five Window Coupe. However, to retain the original look, I would like to know if I could, without a lot of modifications, install the 32-gear shift leaver into the 39-shift tower? Thank yawl, Mike
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    Does your Coupe have a Trunk or Rumble seat

    My Roadster originally had a rumble seat, useless of no value. I converted it to trunk, now I have something I can use. Mike
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    34 Standard Coupe Taillights

    I have a 34 Ford Standard 5 Window Coupe and I have a question concerning the taillights. The coupe is a rumble seat car and has two taillights. Researching the characteristics of a Standard Coupe only indicates one taillight. My question, because my car has a rumble seat did, they installed the...
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    Model A Vendors

    I have been doing business with Joe for many years, always pleased with his attention to detail and ensures the customer is always satisficed. Joe is a kind person that makes everyone feel special. Mike
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    Radiator suggestions

    I have a 28 original Roadster and my brother has a 29 original Tudor. Both of us replaced out radiators with a Brassworks Radiator three to four years ago respectfully. No problems, very reliable and highly recommended. Mike
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    WTB Mitchell Trans

    Interesting you asked, I was at "Tam's Model A Parts" today (800) 272-7871. Joe the owner was telling me he has a new Mitchell Transmission, do not know the overdrive percentage, it is setup with the 28-emergency brake location, for sale. Give Joe a call, good fellow he will treat you right. Mike
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