Thread: So, exactely how much does a 32 roadster stand out?

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Man, you guys have two really beautiful Deuces there, and best of all, you DRIVE them. People who don't use their cars have no idea what they are missing. I have no idea why I haven't rebuilt my '27 sooner (it's been almost 6 years) and gotten it back into daily duty, but driving it was just such a kick.

I looked for any excuse to drive it, and even trips to the grocery store were fantastic, because of the looks and crowd it would draw. Even older ladies would come up and ask questions about it and sometimes ask to sit in it. I can't wait until the T bucket is done so I can start doing that again.

What is really cool is that you can pull up to a red light next to a mega-buck Ferrari, and guess which car is cooler? Gotta get back on the street, I really miss it.

Don

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

Even older ladies would come up and ask questions about it and sometimes ask to sit in it. I can't wait until the T bucket is done so I can start doing that again.

What is really cool is that you can pull up to a red light next to a mega-buck Ferrari, and guess which car is cooler? Gotta get back on the street, I really miss it.

Don

So... You're into old ladies he? (just teasing)

Yop I hear what you say about mega buck ferraries. two guys in a convertible red one beaucoup bucks $$$$$$$$$$$$, parked next to me little ol' hiboy and came out of their beaucoup bucks $$$$$$$$$$$ car and checked out hiboy from every angle, inch by inch for over 5 minutes! I watched the whole thing from a restaurant patio table near by hehe... I got up and walked up to them and they didn't want to believe it was my ride (they had to ask THREE times in a row: "No, but REALLY, is this YOUR car?") .

Originally Posted by Stu Cool

Now come on, couldn't you get that little ol' car in the space any straighter than that?

Pat

Actually when I got there the valley parking guys let me park it myself, they sent me to this HUGE deserted lot, so I parked at the end and was miles away from any other cars. When I came out of the restaurant, the lot was packed!! Ann that's when I saw my hiboy sandwiched between those two cars and thought it looked so out of place it warranted a quick funny photo!

This is what the lot looked like when I parked initially: As you see, parking straight was not much of a priority at that time

Originally Posted by fourty1

HI Boy Gal,..
You go girl. As the father of two Teenages, I'm told all the time ..
" GIRLS RULE "!!!!
Your're having too much fun,,, Good for you..!
fourty1

Thank you fourty1... Glad you enjoyed the site, I'll keep adding to it, everytime I go to a car thing.

My favorite roadster pic - on the way to L-ville.

Faith, you must have researched this one a lot before you plunked down the cash for the '32, because you did well. It sits right, looks good, and seems to have been constructed with a great degree of skill and talent. It also really sticks to the "period theme" well, and does not have any goofiness about it. I see so many cars that mix themes and just miss the mark, but I like your car from every angle.

You really did well.


By the way, I have always referred to these headlights as 682 C, but who knows. The headlight makers back then had many models. The ones with turnsignals on top have always been my favs, but they are also everybody else's too, and the price is getting too high for my blood.


Don

Originally Posted by C9x

They stand out pretty well.

I have the only 32 at the Saturday morning donut run.

I use the car to run around town and for general transportation.
After all, if it ain't fun to drive, why bother?

People talk about belly button 32's, but even at 400 car, car shows there are seldom more than 3-4.

On the street you'll find you're the only one.

In close to 14 years of running my 32, I've only crossed paths once with another 32.

And . . . a couple of T-Buckets and one A roadster.
The cars are out there, but most of em don't get driven.

Looks like you're driving yours.
Good for you.

This pic taken at Lake Kaweah down the hill from Sequoia National Park a few years back.

Weeeesh,that's a hot looking roadster you got there! Tell me about your top, does it fold down (aka: you can keep it on body but it fold back) -

A top is on my list of priority expenses, as winter comes closer. But I want one that folds down (like a cabriolet top would) - I don't care for a top that has to be either up or off the car - It forces me to decide, when I leave the garage, whether to take it along or leave it home. I like flexibility and OPTIONS. So if I'm on a long ride, I can leave it down or put it up if it gets way too cold or hot.

Then of course "TOPLESS IS MORE FUN"

LOL... Thanks for the compliment...

I live in Rogers, born and raised in Ft. Smith... I think we are all related around here!!! You know kissin' cousins and all that!!!

Dave Brisco

Originally Posted by C9x

Cool highboy Dave.

N/W Arkansas?
Any chance you're near Wesley or Rogers?

I have 26 cousins in the area and wouldn't be surprised to find I was related to you.

Could be . . . we both like 32 highboys....

Yes... Guide 682 C Headlights...

Dave Brisco

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

By the way, I have always referred to these headlights as 682 C, but who knows. Don

Might take a look at the Sid Chavers "Bop Top" or the "Topster" The neat thing about those tops is that you can take them off and fold them into a bag that stores behind the seat or in the trunk and best of all no top bows sitting on the deck lid...

topsterguy is a member of CHR, he is the one that makes the topster kit. His web site is www.topsters.com

Dave Brisco

Originally Posted by HiboyGal

I don't care for a top that has to be either up or off the car - It forces me to decide, when I leave the garage, whether to take it along or leave it home. I like flexibility and OPTIONS.

Originally Posted by dangeroustoy

LOL... Thanks for the compliment...

I live in Rogers, born and raised in Ft. Smith... I think we are all related around here!!! You know kissin' cousins and all that!!!

Dave Brisco

Well . . . if you're a Harriman, Branstetter or Boatright you're a part of the family.

And probably part of the family via marriage anyway....

Can't say I have any family members with those last names, but - if you are ever in town to visit family I expect a visit anyway!!!

Dave Brisco

Originally Posted by HiboyGal

Weeeesh,that's a hot looking roadster you got there! Tell me about your top, does it fold down (aka: you can keep it on body but it fold back) -

A top is on my list of priority expenses, as winter comes closer. But I want one that folds down (like a cabriolet top would) - I don't care for a top that has to be either up or off the car - It forces me to decide, when I leave the garage, whether to take it along or leave it home. I like flexibility and OPTIONS. So if I'm on a long ride, I can leave it down or put it up if it gets way too cold or hot.

Then of course "TOPLESS IS MORE FUN"

Thank you.
It does fairly well with a built 462" Buick under the hood.

Far as tops go, the top on mine does fold.
In fact there's a 4-point roll bar in the car and the top folds over that and down behind it.
I seldom run it top down and usually remove the top.

You can get top irons from Gritz, Wescott and LeBaron-Bonney.
They come painted, part polished stainless or all polished stainless.
Stock height or the usual chopped 2".

You'll need the chrome plated boat cleat looking thingies that the top rests on when down, but a couple of soft rags work well.
You'll also want the boot or some shock cords to tie the top bows together so the wind doesn't try to open them when you're at speed.
(Parachutes go all the way on the back.)

LeBaron-Bonney makes a nice top kit that you can install yourself.
Stock height or 2" chopped.

The nice part about running stock type top irons and a folding top is you can set the top angle and wedge the way you want.
I could have lowered the rear of my top a little more, but a straight top doesn't look quite right to me.
A little wedge to them keeps the top material down at speed and keeps it away from the ballooning bit.

The top kit is an easy install, read the instructions 2-3 times while sitting around in the evening and ID each piece.

I'm not sure about the Topster top, but the Bop Top has the top leaning in over the car - and it does look good - and when you get caught in the rain or are simply washing the car the water on the top will go inside.
You'll note that the Ford stock type - chopped or not - tops extend out over the side window area a touch.
It's enough to keep the water out in up to a moderate rainstorm.
Heavy rain, it still works well unless a side wind is blowing.

We spent the day running the coast highway to Santa Barbara for a little photo safari for a book and had no problems staying dry in the day long rainstorm.

When you do the top, set up the irons first - that's a bit of a given - then use masking or electricians tape to hold the middle and back oak bows about where you think you want them.
Then, drape several rows of 3/4" masking tape over the bows, up to the windshield oak header bow and down to the trunk sill in back.
Then, step back and see if those are the lines you want.

There's a fair amount of height adjustment available and once you get the look you're after, leave the masking tape set up on the car for a few days.
Look at it again and see what you think.
This is the time to make changes.

I can knock out some words on the top install if you like.
Best that you do it yourself.
Upholstery shops do a nice job, but doing it yourself is nice and a point of pride.
Just one more arrow in your quiver of skills....

Originally Posted by SirSpeedy

My favorite roadster pic - on the way to L-ville.

Nice pic.

All that greenery looks nice to this desert dweller . . . although I can go ten miles and be up in the forest.

Here's one of my favorite in-car pics.



Runnin' PCH (Highway 1) just opposite Point Mugu Naval Air Weapons Station, north of Mugu rock on the way to Neptune's Net seafood joint.

Hiboy Gal ought to know where that is.

Pic shot on an overcast day July 5th, 2002.

Doing this sort of thing beats Disney World hands down.

Don