<-prev        Dick Stoebel's 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe Hotrod

A 7 Year Project
Comes to Fruition

Originally found abandoned in Minnesota, this 1932 Ford coupe made its way to Nebraska where some work was done by the prior owner, including a Heinzman chassis, before coming into the possession of Dick Stoebel. Dick reports that most of the early bodywork appeared to be hastily done and as a result he decided to re-do everything, including patch panels, floor and sub rails. "the car was so far gone it would never have been restored back to stock original" and "that's why the hotrod route". Dick proceeded to chop the front 4", the rear 3 1/2" and slant the A pillars 5 degrees. He installed a 1" shorter than stock radiator and piecut the upper hood pieces to fit the lowered nose. This was to be a traditional hotrod so the the cowl vent was not filled. One of the more difficult challenges Dick faced was bending the aluminum strips to fit the contour of the roof but he figured out a way to do it and was very pleased with the results. After 7 years, with the final traditional front flames painted on, he was ready for the car shows and cruise night scene.

Along with the roof kit Dick used many LeBaron Bonney items and replies that he is "obviously pleased with LeBaron Bonney products because I keep coming back for more!"

As of this writing the 32 is scheduled for a feature in "Street Rodder" magazine.

Dick is currently working on a traditional 1930 Ford Roadster