1932 Ford Other

Five Window Coupe - 8BA Flathead Columbia 2 speed Coupe

Flathead 8BA

Manual

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Gasoline

1932 FORD MODEL B FIVE WINDOW COUPE – 1950’s Preservation Hot Rod. Original body with no prior rust or accident damage (one repaint lacquer black in 1956 – lots of patina), mounted to original frame (still has leather welting between body and frame VIN# stamped on frame near steering box) with original leather roof insert, and original interior upholstery fabric on seat, headliner and door panels (lots of patina). The pictures speak for themselves. You cannot recreate the natural aging of 82 year old upholstery and 58 year old black lacquer paint. The pleasant patina on this 1932 Ford Five Window Coupe makes it the most desirable 1950’s preservation hot rod on the market. This 1932 Ford is a joy to drive. It has great street manners. It steers well, tracks straight and brakes well. It also roars to life when you depress the throttle. It is not too fast or hard to handle, but remember it has a mechanical clutch and does not have power steering or power brakes. The engine sounds wonderful and has a smooth idle. The custom made stainless steel Flowmaster exhaust system makes the perfect exhaust note. It is attention grabbing when you bury the throttle, but not too loud as to offend others. 1950’s Hot Rod period correct rebuilt Flathead 8BA Engine with Offy Heads and Intake, Dual Edelbrock 94 Carbs, Powermaster Alternator (looks like a generator) Red’s Headers, custom dual exhaust with Ford deflectors, 1939 Ford top loader three speed manual transmission, torque tube, rebuilt 1946 Columbia two speed rear end “bulletproofed” as per John Connelly of Columbia Two Speed Parts, reversed rear spring. 1940 Ford juice brakes – front, 1946 Lincoln juice brakes - rear, 1950 Mercury steel wheels, 5.5 x15 up front, and 7x15 out back, with Mercury dog dish hubcaps. In 1953, my dear friend Walter purchased this 1932 Ford in original condition with only 34,000 miles, from its original owner in Mt. Storm, West Virginia. Walter was just 16 years old at the time. He was a member of the Centipede Hot Rod Club in his hometown of Clarksburg, West Virginia. Having a need for speed and 1950’s hot rod style, Walter removed the original flathead 4 cylinder engine, drive train, six volt electrical system and mechanical braking system. He next removed the front fenders, running boards, grill shell, fuel tank and bumpers and scuffed the dent and rust free body shell and components in preparation for several coats of lacquer black paint. After paint, he reversed the rear spring to adjust the stance and installed a 1946 Columbia two speed rear end, with 1946 Lincoln brakes out back, and 1940 Ford brakes up front. Being an apprentice machinist, Walter fabricated an engine turned dash insert to receive new gauges. Then in 1956, Walter got married. Work on the 1932 Ford stopped. This hot-rod-to-be sat virtually untouched in the same garage under Walter’s ownership for the next 54 years. Fast forward to 2010, Walter, age 73, decided to pass on the privilege of ownership to me. Pictures of Walter removing the 1932 Ford from the garage in 2010 are included. I decided to finish the car so that it would generally appear as if Walter had finished it back in 1956, with allowances for modern conveniences such as reliable brakes, cooling system, electrical and fuel system components. Work on the 1932 Ford was completed by a local restoration shop in August of 2013. 157 Photos http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/truthseeker1964/library/#/user/truthseeker1964/library/1932%20Ford?sort=3&page=0&_suid=139700168152108328788375380102 Video – 1932 Ford Walk Around https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nukyj6uQpqs Video – 1932 Ford Running after restoration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNEBaWtmHN0 Video – 1932 Ford Running first time after 58 years of storage – No Exhaust! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTLjN4Lh_4k Engine. In May of 2011, I purchased the 8BA Flathead and 1939 Top Loader Three Speed transmission together as a unit from a Hotrod restoration shop in Georgia. The owner informed me that the engine had a recent rebuild basically to stock specs, with the addition of the Offy heads, dual Offy intake and Red’s headers which were included. The owner also informed me that the transmission was gone thru at that time. Since rebuilding, the engine and transmission had only logged about 1,500 miles in a 1939 ford which was slated to receive a modern drive train with automatic transmission. I added new Edelbrock 94 Carbs and a new Powermaster alternator disguised as a generator. Fuel is delivered from the original, rust free tank, through a modern in-line fuel pump thru a pressure regulator set at 3 PSI and fuel block splitter. The engine starts without any effort, cold or hot. The manual chokes on both carbs are not needed to start the engine when cold, but are in working order just in case. The engine idles smoothly and predictably. The motor runs very well and doesn’t leak, smoke or make unusual noises. It holds good oil pressure and does not overheat. A modern radiator specifically designed for flatheads and an electric cooling fan keep things cool under the hood. Transmission. The transmission shifts easily in and out of any gears. When the car is cold, the throw-out bearing will briefly make noise only when you depress the clutch. Within a few shifts, the noise goes away. The clutch is a typical mechanical clutch which requires good effort to depress. It has been fitted with a new Pete & Jakes Brake/Clutch Pedal assembly. The transmission seeps oil from the rear seal when parked, leaving a small spot on the floor overnight. There are no fluid leaks from the engine or rear differential. Rear End. The 1946 Columbia Two Speed rear end has been rebuilt and “bulletproofed” as per the instructions of John Connelly of Columbia Two Speed Parts. No expense was spared to get it right. It works flawlessly. It is actuated by depressing the clutch and flipping a toggle switch on the dash. Engine vacuum then engages and disengages the Columbia unit. Modern electronic and vacuum control units make the Columbia unit a much welcomed addition for highway cruising. Engaging and disengaging the Columbia unit does effect speedometer calibration. When it is engaged at highway speeds, the speedometer appears to be accurate. When it is not engaged the speedometer appears to be reading 5 mph to 10 mph high. Electrical. I have added new period looking headlights with imbedded turn signal bulbs, working cowl lights, and dual rear brake lights. The turn signals are a nice addition. There is a modern Highway 15 fuse box with braided wire harnesses and a new Optima battery mounted in the trunk. There is an electrical kill switch mounted on the firewall. The original oooga horn is activated by a button on the dash. Period looking modern Classic Instruments gauges fill the dash. The speedometer/odometer is electronic and operates by receiving a signal from a receiver mounted on the transmission speedometer housing. It stopped working last month after working flawlessly for 90 miles and I have not been able to determine the cause. The tachometer works, but is inaccurate. It should be able to be adjusted according to the instruction manual. All of the other gauges appear to operate accurately. Brakes. A modern dual master cylinder and adjustable proportioning valve, with all new lines, hoses, springs, cylinders and shoes make braking smooth, straight and dependable. New parking brake cables are actuated through the original parking brake handle. Steering & Suspension. As far as I can tell, the steering and suspension is original in design. The steering is very responsive. There is no excessive play. Modern shock absorbers where added to all four corners. Wear items in the steering linkage where replaced. The rear spring was reversed by the prior owner to adjust the stance. Body & Frame. It appears that the body has never been off of the frame as there appears to be original leather welting between the body and frame. The VIN# is stamped on the frame near the steering box. The lacquer paint is cracked and flaking in numerous places which only adds to its overall character. You can see the original nails used to pin the rear quarter panels to the body. Everywhere you look, in the truck, on the floor pan, in the door openings, you will find no evidence of prior rust or accident damage. The doors open and close perfectly. The front cowl vent is original and unmodified and the front window tilts out and has been fitted with modern safety glass. The rear window and side door windows roll up and down. The rear window requires a little extra effort to operate. The original wood floors where replaced with a stamped steel unit which has been welded in place. Unfortunately, Walter cut a small section out of the lower center firewall in anticipation of moving the placement of the engine further back into the cabin. A patch panel was welded in and the remainder of the original firewall was preserved. The rest of the body and frame has had no major modifications, other than front shock attachments and motor mounts. A modern center cross-member from Pete & Jakes was fitted to the frame by bolting it in place. This cross member incorporated mounting points for a modern brake master cylinder, rear ladder bars (not used) and even has the provisions to mount a modern transmission. Check out the rare rear spare tire carrier! Miscellaneous. The original vacuum operated windshield wiper system worked last year when the car was completed but is not currently working. Included with the sale is a wiper arm and blade. A Classic Audio hidden audio system with two speakers installed under the rear seat has been installed. It works perfectly when the engine is not running. The sound cuts in and out when the engine is running. It needs to have an antenna installed as it only picks up the strongest local stations. I’m not sure if the lack of an antenna is the reason for the sound cutting in and out when the engine is running. The interior is complemented by modern seat belts and a rubber mat. The original interior dome light is not connected. The seat bottom has a hole in the fabric where it meets the floor. Reproduction tubeless Firestone Champion bias ply tires are mounted up front, size 5.50x15. I have the original instrument panel showing 34,000 miles on the odometer. The only minor things left to sort out to make this 1932 Ford functionally perfect, in my opinion, are correcting the operation of the new speedometer, tachometer and the hidden audio system. For aesthetics, I suggest installing a pair of vintage bias ply tires on the rear. Please be aware that size 8.20x15 will rub on the rear fenders with two adults in the car. There are size 235 70R15 radials currently mounted on the rear that do not rub when carrying a full load. A $500 paypal deposit is due within 48 hours, with the balance payable by wire transfer or certified funds within five days. Buyer responsible for all shipping costs. As-Is-Where-Is with all faults. No warranty expressed or implied. Serious buyers may inspect the 1932 Ford in Morgantown, West Virginia, which is 50 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA and only a fifty minute flight from Washington DC Dulles Airport on United Airlines. $65,000.00 or best offer. Brent 304-376-9098