1932 Fordor - Deluxe V8

[NealinCA]

Brought this one home recently...

I am the 4th owner. As the story goes, the car was originally purchased in Madera California and stayed with the same owner in Mariposa, CA until 1958. The second owner was a Gas Station owner in Fresno, CA. He kept the car until his passing in 2001, the 3rd owner bought the car from the family, but never moved the car from the 2nd owner's barn until shorlty before I bought the car.

The ODO shows 37,415 miles, which by the looks of the fenders, etc, could be accurate. The car was repainted and upholstered in the late 70's...and other than 40 Ford brakes, appears to be very original. I plan to put 16" Kelseys, but that's about it for now.

Neal

 

[Charlie Stephens]

Have you heard about the "Rouge" class for vehicles in the Early Ford V8 club judging? You might want to look into it before you get started.

Charlie Stephens

 

[barnfind08]

Nice!

 

[FlatheadTed]

WOW ,nice to see them with the original wheels, fills the fenders up ,better gearing

 

[jimTN]

It will steer a lot easier with those 18's than with the 16's.

 

[32inxs]

Great looking car!!! Enjoy!

 

[NealinCA]

It will steer a lot easier with those 18's than with the 16's.

I know a guy that converts 37 Hudson steering boxes for 32's...that should fix that problem...

Neal

 

[charles in east texas]

Ye gotta love those four doors! Great car that makes a nice tour car. Charles

 

[hotrodsteve]

Jennings family motto "you can never have enough four doors". So what happens to the old race car? Congrats, Steve

 

[NealinCA]

Jennings family motto "you can never have enough four doors". So what happens to the old race car? Congrats, Steve

The old drag car will have to find a new home...are you looking to step up to a Fordor?

Neal

 

[jim1932]

Have you heard about the "Rouge" class for vehicles in the Early Ford V8 club judging? You might want to look into it before you get started.

Charlie Stephens

Repainted, new interior and 40 brakes.... won't that knock it out in all categories?

 

[Pat/Ohio]

Very nice find!

Does it still have the original V-8 with the Detroit Lubricator carb, tall coil etc. Oh shoot....Just post a picture of the motor and I won't have to ask so many questions!

Thanks,
Pat

 

[Mike in AZ]

very nice find.....congrats!!!....Mike

 

[Strick]

That's a nice one! Congrats!!!

 

[Richard]

I am ready for a fordor, I like both the cars neal.can I go see em.

 

[Charlie Stephens]

Have you heard about the "Rouge" class for vehicles in the Early Ford V8 club judging? You might want to look into it before you get started.

Charlie Stephens

Repainted, new interior and 40 brakes.... won't that knock it out in all categories?

Probably, but we haven't seen the engine yet. I would need to bone up on the Rouge class to be sure.

Charlie Stephens

 

[NealinCA]

Probably, but we haven't seen the engine yet. I would need to bone up on the Rouge class to be sure.

Charlie Stephens

That's not gonna help the cause...

From what I can tell it is a 32 block (straight down petcocks and solid between timing cover and motor mounts). With all later parts bolted on, this would lead me to believe the engine had been rebuilt at some point?

This car is far from factory correct. What it is, is a very nice starting point for a guy that wants an early Ford V8 driver...specifically a 32 Ford V8. I am not a 100 point restoration kinda guy...but I like really solid old cars. The fenders on this car are amazing...I cannot find a single repair. I plan to fix the funky stuff on the car (like the electric fuel pump), then make a few upgrades that I want...like a Columbia rear, Lincoln brakes, etc...and then enjoy it with my family.

Neal

 

[Roadster5040]

Nice find enjoy

 

[Joe AZ]

Great find!! Four door will fit the family perfectly........
Joe

 

[hotrodsteve]

Thats a great family picture, perhaps the Jennings Christmas Card this year? So will the NHRP become the NFDSP next year? Steve