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Andrew Konig · 07-12-2018, 10:57 AM

Good day All,

I recently acquired what I believe to be a 4 cylinder 1932 Ford closed cab pickup. It originated from Zimbabwe (Bulawayo).

Can you please assist me with what differentiates the '32 from the '33.

I will post pictures next week when I return home from vacation.

Many thanks in advance,
Andrew

Fordors · 07-12-2018, 12:09 PM

The main thing would be the wheelbase, the 1933 will be 112” as compared to the ‘32 @ 106”. There are many smaller details, almost too numerous to mention.

DavidG · 07-12-2018, 12:40 PM

A quick check would be the radiator shell and the front edges of the hood side panels. If they are exactly vertical then it is a '32; if the radiator shell has a slight slope rearward along with matching hood side panel front edges then it is either '33 or '34.

Another quickie would be the fuel tank. If it is under the seat, it is a '32; if it is under the bed in the rear of the truck, it is either a '33-'34.

mhsprecher · 07-12-2018, 12:45 PM

Congratulations in any event. We look forward to pics!

Mart · 07-12-2018, 01:01 PM

The 32 frame has the distinctive swage running along the lower edge. hello and welcome.

Charlie Stephens · 07-12-2018, 01:04 PM

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The '32 frame has a K member in the center and the '33-'34 frames have X members. Of course my observation, and probably most of the others are based on US production.

Charlie Stephens

Andrew Konig · 07-12-2018, 01:37 PM

These are two pics of my pickup.

Mart · 07-12-2018, 01:41 PM

Nice looking 32.

I like the long overhang on the 32s.

Mart.

tgarner317 · 07-12-2018, 02:29 PM

Wow, very nice!

DavidG · 07-12-2018, 02:31 PM

Your '32 looks to be in very good condition. Given where you indicated it originated, it likely was produced by Ford of Canada.

rockfla · 07-12-2018, 03:11 PM

Beautiful looking truck, hope that a good cleaning and getting it running is all you plan to do!!!!

T Scott · 07-12-2018, 06:30 PM

Andrew,
Nice looking truck! What is the tan car next to it in the photo with the rumble seat step?

The photo is a bit of a teaser.

Vics Stuff · 07-13-2018, 12:50 AM

Real nice find. Looks to be complete ?
Vic

deuce lover · 07-13-2018, 01:03 AM

Nice !! Like your other collectables.How about posting pics of your '34 ?

Andrew Konig · 07-13-2018, 02:40 AM

Many thanks All for your advice,

It is greatly appreciated.

My pickup is complete and original, which is how it will remain.

I have attached pictures of my '34s, which share space in my shed with my '32 and Model As.

All the best,
Andrew

mhsprecher · 07-13-2018, 06:28 AM

Nice 34s. You cleary can not get enough of a good thing!

07-12-2018, 10:57 AM	#1
Andrew Konig Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 9	1932 Ford Pickup Good day All, I recently acquired what I believe to be a 4 cylinder 1932 Ford closed cab pickup. It originated from Zimbabwe (Bulawayo). Can you please assist me with what differentiates the '32 from the '33. I will post pictures next week when I return home from vacation. Many thanks in advance, Andrew

07-12-2018, 12:09 PM	#2
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,402	Re: 1932 Ford Pickup The main thing would be the wheelbase, the 1933 will be 112” as compared to the ‘32 @ 106”. There are many smaller details, almost too numerous to mention. __________________ My school colors are black and blue, I attended the School of Hard Knocks where I received a Masters Degree in Chronic Mopery.

07-12-2018, 12:40 PM	#3
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,090	Re: 1932 Ford Pickup A quick check would be the radiator shell and the front edges of the hood side panels. If they are exactly vertical then it is a '32; if the radiator shell has a slight slope rearward along with matching hood side panel front edges then it is either '33 or '34. Another quickie would be the fuel tank. If it is under the seat, it is a '32; if it is under the bed in the rear of the truck, it is either a '33-'34.

07-12-2018, 12:45 PM	#4
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: 1932 Ford Pickup Congratulations in any event. We look forward to pics!

07-12-2018, 01:01 PM	#5
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,742	Re: 1932 Ford Pickup The 32 frame has the distinctive swage running along the lower edge. hello and welcome.

07-12-2018, 01:04 PM	#6
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,030	Re: 1932 Ford Pickup Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The '32 frame has a K member in the center and the '33-'34 frames have X members. Of course my observation, and probably most of the others are based on US production. Charlie Stephens

07-12-2018, 01:41 PM	#8
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,742	Re: 1932 Ford Pickup Nice looking 32. I like the long overhang on the 32s. Mart.

07-12-2018, 02:29 PM	#9
tgarner317 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Los Osos, CA Posts: 83	Re: 1932 Ford Pickup Wow, very nice!

07-12-2018, 02:31 PM	#10
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,090	Re: 1932 Ford Pickup Your '32 looks to be in very good condition. Given where you indicated it originated, it likely was produced by Ford of Canada.

07-12-2018, 03:11 PM	#11
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,944	Re: 1932 Ford Pickup Beautiful looking truck, hope that a good cleaning and getting it running is all you plan to do!!!!

07-12-2018, 06:30 PM	#12
T Scott Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Boothbay, Maine Posts: 276	Re: 1932 Ford Pickup Andrew, Nice looking truck! What is the tan car next to it in the photo with the rumble seat step? The photo is a bit of a teaser.

07-13-2018, 12:50 AM	#13
Vics Stuff Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Reno Nevada Posts: 391	Re: 1932 Ford Pickup Real nice find. Looks to be complete ? Vic

07-13-2018, 01:03 AM	#14
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,301	Re: 1932 Ford Pickup Nice !! Like your other collectables.How about posting pics of your '34 ?

07-13-2018, 06:28 AM	#16
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: 1932 Ford Pickup Nice 34s. You cleary can not get enough of a good thing!

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