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Cmcdonald

06-02-2025 @ 7:43 PM

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I own and operate my great grandfather's Ford dealership which was started in 1936. I have been looking for a 36 Ford to purchase for about a decade, and should be completing a purchase tomorrow. I had hoped to find one by our 90th year but found this one a few months ahead.

The car will be used as a display at the store with the occasional parade and exercise lap. I have a great team of modern technicians that can help me, several with classic car interests, but not this far back.

Is there a good place for me to learn more about 36 Ford's? I've been googling but lots of varying info sometimes that is contradictory. I did join this club and look forward to the newsletter and purchased the book the club sells.

Also any best practice for caring for it would be appreciated. It was restored in 2013 and won a Dearborn award. It's in very good condition from what I can tell but I haven't gotten to see it yet.

Thank you in advance.

Claire

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CharlieStephens

06-02-2025 @ 10:22 PM

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Welcome. The first thing you should do is to put your general location in your profile. It will pay off when you least expect it in ways you can't imagine.

Charlie Stephens

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06-02-2025 @ 10:30 PM

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One good source of information is the owner's manual that came with the 1936 Ford when it was new. This will tell you of the maintenance recommended for your car. If your car doesn't come with an owner's manual, you can obtain one from C&G as well as some other vendors.

https://cgfordparts.com/owners-manual-36-passenger-v-17.html

Your '36 Roadster looks like a real beauty. Hope you have many happy experiences driving and enjoying it.

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06-02-2025 @ 10:45 PM

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Claire, you have a beauty there, congratulations! You’ve obviously got the first rule down good, that being buy the very best example of the car you want.
You have a roadster, which is the last true roadster Ford built, having a separate bright windshield frame. I don’t have the exact production number in my head, but it was a low production model, somewhere in the 600 range. More pictures appreciated, but from the single pic you posted, the greyhound dog is aftermarket, unless the car was purchased in Canada. Don’t remove it, they are appreciated. I can’t tell about the headlights from the small picture, but they look to be incorrect from what I can see, and would advise a correction if they are.
Use detergent oil, change it often, learn to care for your mechanical brakes, grease your zerks, and keep your rear axle nuts tight, and remove them only with a KRW hub removal fixture. Batteries are taller these days, take care to not ground out the terminals with your metal floorboard battery cover. Beyond that, keep it out of the sunshine to preserve the top. Best publication for proper maintenance is a MoToRs Manual 11th edition. Post your dealership name and location here on your signature, you’ll get interest from local club members and the local regional group for help.

Alan

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06-03-2025 @ 5:32 PM

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I agree with Alan, you bought yourself a fine appearing car. There were 3862 of these built in 1936. I'd tend to believe most did not survive. Many (most?) of those that did were turned into hot rods leaving few authentic examples for us to enjoy. Here's mine....

Did you get the side curtains with the vehicle?

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

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06-04-2025 @ 9:01 AM

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In addition to getting the owners manual you should also purchase the Early Ford V-8 Club's 35/36 book. You can purchase the book in the left hand menu of this site in the "Online Store". Lots of great information in this book. There is also updates for this book in the left menu under "Ford Information". Welcome to the V-8 Club and it looks like a beautiful car.

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Cmcdonald

06-05-2025 @ 10:30 AM

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Great. Done. Waco, Tx

Bird Kultgen Ford
Waco, TX

Cmcdonald

06-05-2025 @ 10:31 AM

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Thank you!

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Waco, TX

Cmcdonald

06-05-2025 @ 11:29 AM

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Awesome! They look the same to me! I'm sure there's some differences but cool! Great taste. ;P

Bird Kultgen Ford
Waco, TX

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06-05-2025 @ 11:33 AM

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I just realized all my replies go to the bottom. Haven't been on a forum in a while. Sorry about that.

But the broker is going to make the side windows for me. I think those are different than the curtains but the roadster has little quarter windows?

And thanks for the link on the owners manual! I ordered the book as well. Here's a few other pictures I have. Should get it in a few weeks.

Bird Kultgen Ford
Waco, TX

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