1932 phaeton measurement needed
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DavidG
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The 2490 figure was U.S. production only (actually that number was 2491). There were 5251 '32 model phaetons produced worldwide; of those, 771 were produced in Australia. (Page 3 of Appendix A-4 of "The 1932 Ford Book, a Production Chronicle and Restoration Guide" from The Early Ford V-8 Club of America.)
gearheadbill
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The pics show the body as purchased by me. As far as I can tell this is how it was made originally. I have attached another picture of an aussie floor.
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uncle buck
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well with the 2491 + 771 being US and Ausie built that leaves another 1989 built elsewhere in the world , Argentina, Britain, Germany etc., can anybody identify other unique differences in those cars? I see the last pic of the 3 above in gearheadbill's post it appears that the body has a removable rear panel and wooden interior structure making it a half and half USA / Australian design. I am interested to know more. Dave
gearheadbill
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Does anyone know what the Argentine bodies looked like?
Tudortomnz
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Re 'Foreign bodied Fords' [coachwork], situation varied in different markets.
Many countries just received US/Canadian bodies either 'built up' or knocked down [ eg. NZ, Sth Africa, Sth America etc.]. Other countries, due to certain govt. regulations & import tax to protect/promote local industry & jobs, required 'local content'[ eg. Australia, Britain & many European countries]. Australian bodies used a lot of wood framing [like the US Murray & Briggs built Ford bodies] because it was cheaper option for low production runs & less steel stamping forges required at factory.
Ford Australia had a lot of forges & presses to make & build coachwork from Model A era on, but all chassis,fenders& fronts imported. They also imported certain body panels also but there was a lot of local content.It varied from year to year, depending on current govt regulation & factory capabilitiy.
In Britain, for US type Fords,from '32 Briggs had its own factory & designed Tudors & Fordors for European preferences. They imported other types from Canada.
Ford was always an International company & would do different things for different markets . They wanted to sell cars.
Many countries just received US/Canadian bodies either 'built up' or knocked down [ eg. NZ, Sth Africa, Sth America etc.]. Other countries, due to certain govt. regulations & import tax to protect/promote local industry & jobs, required 'local content'[ eg. Australia, Britain & many European countries]. Australian bodies used a lot of wood framing [like the US Murray & Briggs built Ford bodies] because it was cheaper option for low production runs & less steel stamping forges required at factory.
Ford Australia had a lot of forges & presses to make & build coachwork from Model A era on, but all chassis,fenders& fronts imported. They also imported certain body panels also but there was a lot of local content.It varied from year to year, depending on current govt regulation & factory capabilitiy.
In Britain, for US type Fords,from '32 Briggs had its own factory & designed Tudors & Fordors for European preferences. They imported other types from Canada.
Ford was always an International company & would do different things for different markets . They wanted to sell cars.
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Thanks for that pic, I have to make the back of front seat panel as mine is missing.
denson1932
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I have a '32 Australian Phaeton it is completely assembled i measure 50 1/2" inside of 'B' pillars where front doors latch and 52 1/2" inside of 'C' pillars where back doors hinge. Both msmts at the top of pillars. I see from your pixs your pillars are hollow and no flange at the top inward and down...mine are capped with metal.
gearheadbill
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Thanks for posting those dimensions. Very close to what another FordBarn'er sent me via PM and what I have been using since then.
The B pillars had a 3 piece hardwood "inner" structure or core with the sheetmetal wrapped around and wood-tacked in place. The B pillars are so fundamental to the structure of the car and getting the doors to close etc. that I am replacing the wood in them w/steel. Not entirely proper but I believe it will be a wise decision functionally.
gearheadbill
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Looks VERY similar to a US body.