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EFV-8 Club Forum / 1932 Ford Discussion / !932 Cowl Lights

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gorvgontz
09-08-2016 @ 7:38 AM
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Hello,

My 1932 V8 sedan doesn't have cowl lights...was that an option? Most photos that I see have them.

Garry Gontz

trjford8
09-08-2016 @ 7:59 AM
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It appears that your car is a Standard model and it would not have been equipped with cowl lights. I also notice a non original taillight on the right side. You car looks like a nice original car with original paint, etc. I would try to keep it as original as possible.
The Early Ford V-8 Club has a two volume book dedicated specifically to the 1932 Ford. If you do not have this book you should consider purchasing it. It will answer many question for you about your car. It can be purchased directly from this site.

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TomO
09-08-2016 @ 8:01 AM
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The Deluxe cars had the cowl lamps as standard equipment, the standard cars did not have them as standard equipment. Here is a link to a full line brochure for the 1932 Fords.

http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/NA/Ford/1932-Ford/1932-Ford-Full-Line-Brochure

Tom

CharlieStephens
09-08-2016 @ 9:53 AM
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The original right hand side tail light bucket (no license light) and bracket are very difficult to find. The bracket would be more common in countries that drive on the right. They used to make some very nice reproductions and I would suggest you settle for them (at least until you find an original). On the other hand they used to make some very bad reproductions (cast aluminum) that you should avoid. Nice car. With today's traffic the right hand light is a good idea. I would keep the car as a standard, it will stand out from all of the "Deluxe" restored cars.

Charlie Stephens

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3w2
09-08-2016 @ 7:50 PM
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As Charlie has written, nice car; a real nice car.

In addition to the above use of cowl lamps on deluxe body types, they were an extra-cost option on standard models and in some overseas jurisdictions standard equipment on all models in accordance with local lighting requirements.

Originally there was no unique '32 tail lamp without the opening for the license plate lens, but rather one was released for 1933 for use in three countries (Denmark, Japan, and Switzerland) that required two lamps with separate bulbs for the brake and tail lamp functions. Their appearance is the same as a '32 lamp, not a '33 lamp. They have no "Duolamp" marking, unlike a recent reproduction, and are extremely rare, even in Europe.

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