A very nice '32...

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petehoovie

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1932 Ford Model 18 Deluxe Tudor Sedan > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1932-ford-model-18-8/

Sold for USD $29,500 on 11/18/25

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The comments during this option mentioned a supposed problem with all 32 Fords - that the fenders cause the front end to lift at high speed thus causing steering problems. I've heard that theory maybe once before. Has anyone actually experienced this??
 
I noticed that too. Seemed a bit strange to me especially them saying that a 33-4 was redesigned to eliminate that issue. I have an 80's car that certainly gets "floaty" at around 85mph but it is mid-engine with a rear weight bias. What is the front to rear weight split on a 30's ford? And at what speed would this become an issue?
 
John R said:
The comments during this option mentioned a supposed problem with all 32 Fords - that the fenders cause the front end to lift at high speed thus causing steering problems. I've heard that theory maybe once before. Has anyone actually experienced this??
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I guess when you approach Mach 1 that would be a problem. BAT is full of morons, some of them with more money than brains as well.


I dove a '32 Ford once at 65 mph and I experienced lift off..... I don't recall Clyde Barrow complaining about this.
 
It's no wonder that the replacement parts companies are not producing as many parts lately. This '32 just sold for about the price of today's paint job. It is very sad to me that there is such a huge gap between the price of buying/restoring a car like this, and what it brings at auction. Fortunately the great majority of us here enjoy the 'ride' of rebuilding and repairing these relics at least as much as we do driving them. And some of the really nutty ones here like working on them far more than driving around in them. I'm in the latter club. I get much satisfaction turning wrenches on the high quality fastenings and machine work we see in our old V8s.
 
the worm and sector steering box; . . . the pitman arm slop, even when new I know, does add to 'driving displeasure'.
 
GB SISSON said:
It's no wonder that the replacement parts companies are not producing as many parts lately. This '32 just sold for about the price of today's paint job. It is very sad to me that there is such a huge gap between the price of buying/restoring a car like this, and what it brings at auction. Fortunately the great majority of us here enjoy the 'ride' of rebuilding and repairing these relics at least as much as we do driving them. And some of the really nutty ones here like working on them far more than driving around in them. I'm in the latter club. I get much satisfaction turning wrenches on the high quality fastenings and machine work we see in our old V8s.
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Hell, the tires on that car cost more than I've paid for most the cars I ever bought.
 
I'm sure glad I don't have millions of dollars in my 32 5 window restoration.
That's a ridiculously low price for a 32 in that condition.
 
alchemy said:
My Tudor won’t go over a hunnert without feeling a little “floaty”.
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Jeez, that was a great price if it's as nice as it appears to be.

I had my father's Tudor going around 75 on the highway. I was the only one in it at the time and I noticed the steering was getting a little squirrelly. Must of been what was going on.
 
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My Tudor won’t go over a hunnert without feeling a little “floaty”.
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Isn't it amazing that some 32 3/window A/gassers with a jacked-up front end would go a "Hunnert n Fordy" or more with no troubles? LOL. Makes me wonder if loose, worn or improper adjustments are more likely the problem.
 
34fordy said:
Isn't it amazing that some 32 3/window A/gassers with a jacked-up front end would go a "Hunnert n Fordy" or more with no troubles? LOL. Makes me wonder if loose, worn or improper adjustments are more likely the problem.
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Well, that's just it. Jacked up front end, motor set back and a ton more power pushing you down the track with a modern-ish, locked or limited slip rear.
 
Tim Ayers said:
100%. I picture bangin' it into 2nd & 3rd with the front end pointed to the sky! Prayin' your going straight and never lifting.
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That's my plans once I'm finished with the 3 Window when its running in the spring. :D
Ronnieroadster
 

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That's my plans once I'm finished with the 3 Window when its running in the spring. :D
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By golly Ronnie, you sure know how to take the chill out of a cold winter day and give goose bumps at the same time!!!! Let er rip!

Sorry Tim, it was you that gave me the goose bumps going thru the 1/4!
 
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