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Old 12-31-2019, 07:02 AM   #1
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Default 1933 ford wheel base

Was the wheel base of 112in typical for standard cars of the era.
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Old 12-31-2019, 07:13 AM   #2
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Default Re: 1933 ford wheel base

My '37 Chevy had a 112" wheel base, as is my '36 Ford. I would imagine that was typical for cars in that price range.
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Default Re: 1933 ford wheel base

Yes 1933 to 38 fords had 112" WB and 1932 fords had 106", after 1938 the wheel base went up to 114"
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Yes 1933 to 38 fords had 112" WB and 1932 fords had 106", after 1938 the wheel base went up to 114"

That's NOT totally correct! Ford passenger cars' wheelbase stayed at 112" through the 1940 production year. It increased to 114" for the 1941 models. DD
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1933 Ford cars have a 112 inch wheelbase.
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