1932 phaeton measurement needed

[gearheadbill]

Would someone with a phaeton take a measurement for me? I have a commonwealth car with all the wood removed. Even with the stock front seat pan in place the tops of the 'B' pillars can move in and out as much as 1 1/2". I need the "width of the car" measurement at the inside top of the 'B' pillars. Thank you.

 

[1932tub]

I have one in similar condition but don't have a seat back so will follow this thread with interest. Will you steel out the doors etc? The front doors seem to be the same as a roadster, it would be interesting to see what the inside of the original doors looked like.

 

[gearheadbill]

This is what they look like

 

[gearheadbill]

versus US phaeton

 

[Chisel]

What is a commonwealth phaeton? I have a US phaeton and will measure it tomorrow.
Chisel

 

[gearheadbill]

It's my understanding that the main body parts were stamped in Canada then shipped 'KD'(knocked down) overseas and assembled in Australia. It was a duty or tax something or other. Pieces made by one British Commonwealth country could be imported far cheaper by another commonwealth country.

 

[Chisel]

The inside measurement at the top where the front doors meet the B post is 49 3/4" and where the rear doors meet the B post is 50 1/16". That should get you in the ballpark, but I bet there is no 2 phaetons that are the same. The main thing is to get a smooth transition or flow from front door to rear door.

 

[tub1]

if gearheadbill dosnt want it send it back to aus we will lok after it lol

 

[FlatheadTed]

I think you would be better to wood out the doors there a 34 here that steel and its a lot more work ,and you need to nail to something

I have one in similar condition but don't have a seat back so will follow this thread with interest. Will you steel out the doors etc? The front doors seem to be the same as a roadster, it would be interesting to see what the inside of the original doors looked like.

 

[gearheadbill]

I think you would be better to wood out the doors there a 34 here that steel and its a lot more work ,and you need to nail to something

I agree. The 'B' pillars are where both front and rear doors latch and where steel reinforcement is really needed. I think if I reinforce those and perhaps stiffen the front seat pan a bit at the top it should be ok. Not going for a black paint restoration; just a beater.

 

[gearheadbill]

The inside measurement at the top where the front doors meet the B post is 49 3/4" and where the rear doors meet the B post is 50 1/16". That should get you in the ballpark, but I bet there is no 2 phaetons that are the same. The main thing is to get a smooth transition or flow from front door to rear door.

Chisel.............thank you SO MUCH! I have a good friend that has a fully steeled-out aussie basket case and that's close to what his measures. I will use your dimensions and go from there. Thanks again!

Bill

 

[Chisel]

Gearheadbill good luck with your project and if I can help in anyway give a yell. What engine and ****** are you going to use? Keep us posted on your progress.

Hey all you Aussies, we love your 2x4 Phaetons, there are quite a few of them over here, but you should have made more of them.

Chisel

 

[gearheadbill]

Chisel....Thanks. Plan is to build a beater w/59A, 5 speed. I have most of what I need except some windshield parts and bumpers. I'll try and keep the Barn posts coming as progress is made (I hope progress will be made?)

 

[1932tub]

Here is my 32, one big difference is the lack of the rear body seams compared to the US one.

 

[Chisel]

Here is my 32, one big difference is the lack of the rear body seams compared to the US one.

Good looking phaeton. Do you have a picture of the seamless rear panel. Also due you know how many 2x4 phaetons were made?

 

[1932tub]

No sorry thats the only photo I have. Its jammed back in the shed but as soon as it sees the light of day I will run a few off

 

[Chisel]

Plan is to build a beater w/59A, 5 speed. I have most of what I need except some windshield parts and bumpers. I'll try and keep the Barn posts coming as progress is made (I hope progress will be made?)[/QUOTE]

Sounds like a good plan,will be looking forward to the build pictures.

 

[uncle buck]

Here is my 32, one big difference is the lack of the rear body seams compared to the US one.
Good looking phaeton. Do you have a picture of the seamless rear panel. Also due you know how many 2x4 phaetons were made?

I am going off of memory here, but I think it was somewhere around 2490 worldwide production and of that total number the Ausie production was around 700 - 800 of em. I am sure somebody here will have the real count. Dave

 

[uncle buck]

 

[gearheadbill]

Seamless rear panel pics. Also a pic that, like most things 32, shows an anomaly or irregularity: a wooden phaeton WITH the removeable center panel.