What do y’all think of my 1932 roadster?

1932 Roadster

 

Welcome to the HAMB from Illinois.

 

Welcome --need more info

 

Tell us about it. HRP

 

The front fenders look a bit misaligned but Don't mind me. I have the spare tire cover to make a pair and I'm procrastinating.

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I like it, but it seems like it’s missing something, can’t put my finger on it...


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I think it's a killer car, but it has a bit of an ungainly stance, somewhere between highboy and not. I would lose the fenders (maybe just the fronts?) and tube shocks and give it bigger wheels.

 

This was my grandfather’s first car. He got it sometime in the 50’s. He passed in 1998. I got the car in 2006. Finally started working on it about 2 years ago. It has an 8ba flathead with a 3x2 carb setup. 3 speed top loader tranny with a banjo rear end. Has 39 Ford brakes. A lot of fun to drive.


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I really like it! Even more with the story!

 

Very cool!

 

Somebody suggested this thread be moved from intros to main board,
I don't disagree.

Damn cool car.

 

I’d like it to be like grand dad built it.

 

I like cars with history, especially family history. While I have never really liked the spring in front axle setup on pre '35 cars I wouldn't change this one because of the family history. Just doll it up and drive it! Bigger rear tires, nice caps, etc. Glad you were able to get it!

Dave

 

I would like to hear more about your grandfather! He must have been the coolest guy in town driving that 32. It's just different enough to make it stand out. A big thumbs up.

 

Wow super cool. Thanks for sharing the old photos as well!

 

I agree with others here. If I were building it I would change a few things. But If your grandfather built it this way, that's a strong argument for keeping it the way it is. But in the end, do what makes you happy with it.

 

Back story, leave it as is. No back story, move and lower the headlights slightly. There is only one grandpa car.

 

I like it the way it is. If it was good enough for Grandpa it's good enough for me.

 

Cool car ! Love the history too. Thanks for sharing ​

 

Danged near perfect traditional rod, just as they were. All I see it needs is new tires/wheels

 

@J.Ukrop

 

I dig it!!
Make it yours, while paying respect to what it was.

 

Neat ride and backstory, Welcome from Va.!

 

Doood.... How Lucky are You!
Fantastic! $

 

Very cool survivor! Definitely looks the part.

 

It certainly has some of the 50s HotRod oddities that only old survivor rods have. Like the high headlights etc. Glad you are taking care of it!

 

Overall I like it. The fact that it was built by your Grandfather is extra special and reason NOT to change it too much.
It has the right overall look, but we all have to remember that things were done differently using newer components that were junkyard-available at the time, not 1-800-$$$$ stuff. I generally don't like look of cycle fenders, but they are practical. IMHO they look best as close to the tire as possible, which can sometimes make the mounting brackets a challenge.
It looks like he used a later model front axle and spring combination (spring in front of the axle) to lower the front, which moved the centerline of the wheel rearward a bit, rather than a dropped '32 axle as we are used to seeing today, but... we have to keep in mind that dropped axels didn't grow on trees 'back in the day', so I can certainly live with it.
Preserving it the way Grandpa built it is worthwhile, and adds to the story and your personal value of it. I wouldn't hesitate to make SUBTLE changes you may want (after all, he obviously understood the need to 'personalize') while still keeping the basic flavor of what he built.
Congratulations on having a direct link with him that you can enjoy just as much as he did!

 

What does a California Ghost say? "DUUU-UUUD"

 

I like the car overall but don't particularly care for those wonky fenders, maybe you could sit your dog on that front one and it'l bring the looks around some.