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09-05-2016, 01:29 AM | #1 |
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Custom bodied '32?
How about his strange looking '32? Looks like the back 1/2 is grafted.
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09-05-2016, 01:44 AM | #2 |
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Re: Custom bodied '32?
It certainly is unique. Looks like a '37 trunk lid and hinges almost like a '37 'humpback' was grafted on to the back. Did you notice the paint treatment on the dash?
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09-05-2016, 02:44 AM | #3 |
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Re: Custom bodied '32?
You mean painting over the pits?Looks like a Model A top rail grafted to a commercial dash.Strange proportions.Doesn't look like any European coachwork I have seen.
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09-05-2016, 05:24 AM | #4 |
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Re: Custom bodied '32?
Why put a convertible-looking top on a fixed head coupe? And then there's the odd transitions from cowl to quarter panel.
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09-05-2016, 07:33 AM | #5 |
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Bear claw type door tricker bolt?
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09-05-2016, 08:14 AM | #6 |
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09-05-2016, 08:18 AM | #7 |
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Re: Custom bodied '32?
Further, if it was coach built, the seller would want to so state that, including the name of the body builder, as they would be selling points.
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09-05-2016, 09:41 AM | #8 |
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Has a 3 door hood like a 32 Chevy. The Johnny Cash song "one piece at a time".
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09-05-2016, 12:55 PM | #9 |
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Re: Custom bodied '32?
Hi Everyone. Another one without a horn?
The good thing, there's a car out there for everyone if you look long enough! Is this an auction? I see buy now, but make offer? What's that?
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09-05-2016, 01:13 PM | #10 |
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Actually it isn't that bad looking and is reasonably priced. Like to see some underneath pictures and a copy of the title. Interesting and you'd be the only one. Not a cookie cutter type car for sure. JMO
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09-05-2016, 01:19 PM | #11 |
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I like it. This is one of the few places where 99% of the people wouldn't be wowed by it. I think even the Chevy-style hood louvers look "classy".
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09-05-2016, 04:07 PM | #12 |
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Re: Custom bodied '32?
If it were a "true" custom coach car it wouldn't be missing several of the "custom" touches found on all the custom 32's like cowl support turnbuckle rods, windshield lock/push out, most importantly and most likely landau arms and chrome folding seat frames to mention a few. David R is also right in that if it were a true custom coach car, I think the seller would be more than eager to list that!
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09-05-2016, 05:45 PM | #13 |
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The 'stainless' door tops just ain't right, esp fit and finish.
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09-05-2016, 06:36 PM | #14 |
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At first I thought German but I guess not. Sheldon, hope you made out OK with the storms.
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I like it. Fits in with me just like all the butt ugly 37 fords and sealed beam conversions.
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09-05-2016, 11:38 PM | #16 |
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I agree with Grandadeo. Some of the German '32's looked similar. Who ever "FIXED IT UP" may have made a few modification.
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09-06-2016, 07:58 AM | #17 |
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Actually the only existing "Custom" 32 that it resembles to me is the Italian Pinin Firina Cabriolet. There is not existing pictures that I know of that would make me think German.....especially with NO landau Bars. I actually thought English built when I first saw it prior to the photo evaluation of it.....@ Skidmarks NOT with you about the "BUTT UGLY" 37's but do agree about the "BUTT UGLY" sealed beam conversions!!!!
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09-06-2016, 08:01 AM | #18 |
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Walla!!!
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09-06-2016, 08:33 AM | #19 |
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Butt ugly? I think not.
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09-06-2016, 08:58 AM | #20 |
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The car certainly is not as elegant as any of the european coach built cars we have seen. This might be some home built version. I wouldn't call it ugly, but it's not Pinin Farina quality.
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