Projects Barn find European '32 fordor

Hi guys, I am really proud and excited to introduce you my barn find.

This is a European 1932 Fordor made in Asnières in France but found in Belgium.

Only 3 #digits VIN.

There is no engine for the moment, but a flathead V8 will be fitted in.

Note the 4 suicide doors, Marchal headlights (typical on french models), dual glove box, and hood louvers on a raised panel.

Here some pics.

 

Looks like a solid starting point. What’s the plan?


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Should be restored.

 

Congratulations Harold . Looks like someone tried to lift the car by the headlight bar.

 

Thanks ! No, the car had a collision on the right front side.
Frame must be checked, maybe bended.

 

Very cool and great find..

 

Congratulations for a good find.

 

Great find! How did you do it? I am guessing a Ram pickup is not all that common in Belgium, either.

 

congrats ! have fun with the new project

 

I think I had a good star above my head.
3 Years, I'm looking to buy one.
And one day ...

We see each day more Ram here. As a commercial vehicle, taxes are cheap.
This one run on LPG. Fuel is expensive, here !

 

Many euros, well spent.

 

That trunk is sure BIG. I hope it gets restored. Be sure to visit fordbarn.com also. I have an early "barn find", US built, 4 door that I hope to get to some day, its' on the bucket list.

Charlie Stephens

 

Congratulations! Beautiful car.

 

Very nice find Harold. Nice to see another Euro Deuce resqued.
The tudor in my avatar is also made in Asnières, France and is an original V-8, but with American style body
and was found in Belgium too (near Gent)
It also has a 3 #digits VIN number.
Good luck with your build.

Groeten Hennie

 

Congrats.

 

Will the Marshall Headlights stay, or do you want to swap them for some original '32's? Bob

 

Looks like a pretty solid car Harold, how long has it been stored? Congratulations.....

 

I really like the 32 mordors and have owned two of them.

Original looking.


and hiboy hot rod style. HRP

 

Awesome find, they are STILL out there. Don't forget to post this on European Deuce thread, https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/the-european-deuce-thread.970652/page-37#post-12483411

 

Thanks for all the photos.
Quite interesting to see so many differences compared to the U.S. model, such as different swage/belt lines, completely different dash, etc.

 

Here’s some inspiration to help you to restore it...........



(Thanks to original posters of these photos, here on the Hamb).

 

Good going Harold !! Here is a very very nice deluxe 4dr body near me by Nimes(south of France) for sale.Not mine. No firewall,hood or dash included..Interior is usable.Has sunvisors,rear ashtrays.I have a pic of the front seat and inside rear door that I can email to whoever.If someone interested I can put you in touch with owner.

 

I'm not a big fan of the Marchal lights. Should be swapped for the US model

 

An other big difference, the skeleton of the body is made of wood.
Sheet metal are nailed on it

 

Since 1976 in this garage

 

please restore it. If you want a rod, buy a Brookville ( ..and i am a ruthless rod guy!)

 

Nice find !
I just sold my euro Tudor.
Buy some quarter panels and build a European 5 window coupe with suicide doors........or do what you want as it is your car.

 

Don't worry !

 

Beautiful opportunity, enjoy! Also critical, how do you plan to wash it?