1932 FORD DEARBORN DUECE
Body Style: 2 DR. CONV.
Location: Specialty
Lot: SPEC54
Engine: 8
Auction: Friday
Lot: 1470
Mileage: 4,000 Serial# R602505102007
Color Ext: RED/SILVERR Int: RED
Equipment: 5 Speed
 
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Vehicle Comments:
THE DEARBORN DEUCE CONVERTIBLE IS AN ALL-STEEL ROADSTER BODY REDESIGNED AROUND AN AMAZING, FULLY DISAPPEARING TOP ASSEMBLY. A STANDARD '32 ROADSTER BODY FALLS SHORT OF THE NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS TO PACKAGE A TOP LIKE THIS, SO A COMPLETELY NEW BODY WAS DESIGNED AROUND A HIDE-AWAY TOP FOR THE NEW DEARBORN DEUCE CONVERTIBLE. IT IS THE RESULT OF THE EFFORTS OF DEARBORN DEUCE AND A MAJOR DETROIT OE COMPANY WELL KNOWN FOR ITS ENGINEERING OF OPEN AIR SYSTEMS FOR GLOBAL AUTO MAKERS. SEVERAL BODY DESIGN CHANGES WERE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO PACKAGE THIS TOP MECHANISM IN A '32 ROADSTER. KEEPING THEM AS SUBTLE AS POSSIBLE, TO PRESERVE THE ORIGINAL LOOK OF THE STANDARD VINTAGE '32 ROADSTER BODY. LOOK CLOSELY AND YOU'LL NOTICE THAT THE DOORS HAVE BEEN STRETCHED 3" REARWARD TO MEET THE NEW TOP. THEY ARE ALSO RESHAPED AT THEIR FRONT EDGE TO BRING THE SIDE GLASS FORWARD. THE COWL WAS REWORKED TO ACCEPT A SPECIALLY-DESIGNED WINDSHIELD THAT MEETS THE SIDE GLASS. THE NEW SIDE GLASS IS CURVED, AND IT HAS BEEN TOOLED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THIS CAR. AN OPENING "TULIP PANEL" BEHIND THE SEAT STORES THE ENTIRE TOP ASSEMBLY COMPLETELY OUT OF SIGHT. DEEPENING THE COCKPIT BY STEALING 2-1/2" FROM THIS TULIP PANEL, ALLOWING YOU TO SIT BACK FURTHER IN THE COCKPIT, PROVIDING 2-1/2" MORE OF LEG ROOM. THE OUTER DIMENSIONS OF THE BODY, AND EVEN THE STOCK TRUNK LID, HAVE REMAINED BONE STOCK. THE PROFILE OF THE CAR WITH THE TOP UP, HOWEVER, PRESENTS A "LONG NOSE / SHORT DECK LID" LOOK, BECAUSE OF THE WINDSHIELD SET BACK ON THE COWL AND THE TOP MOVED 2" FURTHER REARWARD. IT'S AN ABSOLUTELY TERRIFIC LOOK. THE TOP ITSELF IS COVERED WITH HIGH QUALITY HAARTZ CLOTH. THE REAR WINDOW IS GLASS WITH A CHROME AND POLISHED STAINLESS FRAME GIVING THE TOP THAT OLD WORLD COACH BUILT LOOK. THIS IS THE ROADSTER THAT CAN CLOSE UP TIGHT AGAINST WHATEVER MOTHER NATURE HAS TO OFFER. OAKLEY INDUSTRIES IN DETROIT ASSEMBLES ALL DEARBORN DEUCE CONVERTIBLE BODIES. THE DEARBORN DEUCE CONVERTIBLE IS TRULY A DETROIT OE-BUILT HOT ROD BODY, WHICH SIGNIFICANTLY RAISES THE BAR IN QUALITY AND OUR OVERALL PRODUCTION CAPACITY. THIS MULTIPLE BEST IN SHOW AWARD WINNING VEHICLE HAS THE FOLLOWING UNIQUE FEATURES: HOT ROD AND HORSEPOWER ACCURAIL CHASSIS, FORD PERFORMANCE MOTORSPORT CRATE 392 CUBIC-INCH STROKER MOTOR WITH 430 HP, 5-SPEED HO TREMIC TRANSMISSION, 9 INCH FORD REAR WITH 3.73 GEARS, AIR CONDITIONING, HEAT, DEFROSTER, REMOTE DOORS, POWER WINDOWS, TILT STEERING COLUMN, 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES AND A HIDDEN AUDIO SOUND SYSTEM WITH 10 CD DISK CHANGER. ALL STEEL - HOT ROD & HORSEPOWER ACCURAIL CHASSIS - FORD PERFORMANCE MOTORSPORT CRATE 392 CI STROKER MOTOR 430 HP - 5 SPEED HO TREMIC TRANS. 9 INCH FORD REAR-END 3.73 GEARS, A/C, HEAT, DEFROSTER, REMOTE DOORS, POWER WINDOWS, TILT COLUMN, EMERGENCY BRAKE, 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES, SECRET AUDIO SOUND/10 DISC CHANGER. MANY "BEST OF SHOW" AWARDS. COVER AND FEATURE IN STREET ROD BUILDER MAGAZINE IN JUNE OF 2008. NSRA SAFETY PICK, OUTSTANDING USE OF COLOR, AND RICHMOND RACEWAY PICK.
Engine/Powertrain/Suspension:
340HP FORD PERFORMANCE CRATE ENS. 5-SPEEDTRANSMISSION. 9" CARRIE 3:73 POSI TRACTION. ALL FORD PARTS THROUGHOUT. 4 WHEEL WILDWOOD BRAKES. EDLEBROCK ENDORO SHINE 2X4 CARBS. 1/2 RACK STEERING ALL CHROME SUPERBELT FRONT.
Body/Chassis/Tires/Paint/Chrome/Electrical:
HOT RODS AND HORSE POWER DOUBLE THICK CHASSIS. POLISHED STAINLESS 17 GALLON FUEL CELL. CUSTOM CHROMED CENTER OF CHASSIS (WEIGHT 2900LB TOTAL CAR). LOKAR EMERGENCY BRAKE.
Interior:
CORVETTE TORCHE RED LEATHER WITH POWER LUMBER AND FOLD ON ARM REST. FORD PERFORMANCE GAUGES. HOT ROD HARDWARE GAUGE CLUSTER AND MATCHING STEERING WHEEL. IDIDIT CHROME TILT COLUMN WITH DIMMER AND IGNITION.
Restoration:
NO EXPENSE SPARED, BEST OF EVERYTHING. NO SUPRISES - SUPER STREET ROD!