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eBay Motors: 1932 32 Ford Deuce Hotrod Ratrod Rat Hot Rod Chassis (item 250172875313 end time Oct-15-07 08:34:25 PDT)
I need to sell my 1932 Ford project. I purchased it from a local hotrodder who had removed its very cherry body for use with a modern built chassis. I then spent some time cleaning the original chassis up and getting individual components working. The engine is an early 221 cubic inch 21-stud flathead with a nice Stromberg 97 carburetor. I don't believe the engine has the 1932 petcocks. (Someone told me it might be an "LB" engine, but I can't confirm this.) The engine runs great, and the fuel pump works well. The Ford green paint you see in the photographs might very well be original. The headers seem original and are currently hooked up to a Smithy muffler to keep the neighbors happy.
I purchased and installed a brand new Walker radiator. I also installed a Brookville real steel grille surround on the radiator. I've only run the engine for a short period of time, but the waterpumps seem to work fine, and the coolant likes nice and doesn't contain debris. I said it before, but I should say it again: the engine runs great.
The firewall is in exceptionally nice shape, very solid with no rust and good paint. The original insulation is on the passenger compartment side, and the 1932 style engine-turned dash insert and supports are included.
I reassembled the steering box and adjusted it, but did not fill it with lubricant. The steering column itself is from a 33 or 34 and is something like an inch longer than a 32 column. The steering wheel is original. Shocks are very clean and look original.
The transmission is the orignal 3-speed. It seems to work fine. The clutch works well. The banjo rear end seems fine.
The mechanical brakes are original and work well. They seem to be properly adjusted, although I didn't do the work. The parking brake will hold the car on a surprisingly steep slope. The car comes with 5 straw yellow wheels that are in nice shape. The five tires are of different brands, but they have held their air over the past few years.
I have added a stainless steel Tanks fuel tank, although I didn't add a gauge sender or plumb a fuel line. In fact, the tank has never had any gas in it, so it could safely be shipped if you wanted to sell it. It could also safely be welded, or cut, ground or polished because it's brand new.
The frame itself is in very nice shape. It doesn't seem to have been repainted, so nothing is hidden. The chassis stamp on the driver's side is clear and legible. The driver's side frame horn show signs of getting hit at some point, and I believe this impact affected the drivers side rail between the radiator and firewall, because the steering wheel angle sits a little too far to the right. This isn't extreme, but I thought I should mention everything, warts and all.
My intention was to sort out the car mechanically and then build a body for it. The body buck I designed is made out of MDF and is included if you want it. The aluminum panels held in place with Cleco fasteners are really just for show, but will also be included.
As you can see from the mock-up picture, I also have some nice red leather seats from a Jaguar that come with the Ford chassis. You could use them, or resell them to recoup some of your investment. However, the seats are not bolted down, which you might want to take into consideration if trailering back home.
The wooden seat riser and simple bead-rolled sheetmetal seat seen in some pictures have already been sold and are not included in this auction.
The 20-louver hood sides are as nice as the firewall (although dusty in the picture here) and are included. The hood top is not so nice cosmetically, but is solid, and also is included. In one picture there is a black fiberglass grille surround that is not included; the steel Brookville is included instead.
Please see: eBay Motors: 1932 32 Ford Deuce Hotrod Ratrod Rat Hot Rod Chassis (item 250172875313 end time Oct-15-07 08:34:25 PDT)
Thank you very much,
Matt
eBay Motors: 1932 32 Ford Deuce Hotrod Ratrod Rat Hot Rod Chassis (item 250172875313 end time Oct-15-07 08:34:25 PDT)
I need to sell my 1932 Ford project. I purchased it from a local hotrodder who had removed its very cherry body for use with a modern built chassis. I then spent some time cleaning the original chassis up and getting individual components working. The engine is an early 221 cubic inch 21-stud flathead with a nice Stromberg 97 carburetor. I don't believe the engine has the 1932 petcocks. (Someone told me it might be an "LB" engine, but I can't confirm this.) The engine runs great, and the fuel pump works well. The Ford green paint you see in the photographs might very well be original. The headers seem original and are currently hooked up to a Smithy muffler to keep the neighbors happy.
I purchased and installed a brand new Walker radiator. I also installed a Brookville real steel grille surround on the radiator. I've only run the engine for a short period of time, but the waterpumps seem to work fine, and the coolant likes nice and doesn't contain debris. I said it before, but I should say it again: the engine runs great.
The firewall is in exceptionally nice shape, very solid with no rust and good paint. The original insulation is on the passenger compartment side, and the 1932 style engine-turned dash insert and supports are included.
I reassembled the steering box and adjusted it, but did not fill it with lubricant. The steering column itself is from a 33 or 34 and is something like an inch longer than a 32 column. The steering wheel is original. Shocks are very clean and look original.
The transmission is the orignal 3-speed. It seems to work fine. The clutch works well. The banjo rear end seems fine.
The mechanical brakes are original and work well. They seem to be properly adjusted, although I didn't do the work. The parking brake will hold the car on a surprisingly steep slope. The car comes with 5 straw yellow wheels that are in nice shape. The five tires are of different brands, but they have held their air over the past few years.
I have added a stainless steel Tanks fuel tank, although I didn't add a gauge sender or plumb a fuel line. In fact, the tank has never had any gas in it, so it could safely be shipped if you wanted to sell it. It could also safely be welded, or cut, ground or polished because it's brand new.
The frame itself is in very nice shape. It doesn't seem to have been repainted, so nothing is hidden. The chassis stamp on the driver's side is clear and legible. The driver's side frame horn show signs of getting hit at some point, and I believe this impact affected the drivers side rail between the radiator and firewall, because the steering wheel angle sits a little too far to the right. This isn't extreme, but I thought I should mention everything, warts and all.
My intention was to sort out the car mechanically and then build a body for it. The body buck I designed is made out of MDF and is included if you want it. The aluminum panels held in place with Cleco fasteners are really just for show, but will also be included.
As you can see from the mock-up picture, I also have some nice red leather seats from a Jaguar that come with the Ford chassis. You could use them, or resell them to recoup some of your investment. However, the seats are not bolted down, which you might want to take into consideration if trailering back home.
The wooden seat riser and simple bead-rolled sheetmetal seat seen in some pictures have already been sold and are not included in this auction.
The 20-louver hood sides are as nice as the firewall (although dusty in the picture here) and are included. The hood top is not so nice cosmetically, but is solid, and also is included. In one picture there is a black fiberglass grille surround that is not included; the steel Brookville is included instead.
Please see: eBay Motors: 1932 32 Ford Deuce Hotrod Ratrod Rat Hot Rod Chassis (item 250172875313 end time Oct-15-07 08:34:25 PDT)
Thank you very much,
Matt
