1932 Ford Roadster

[THarrison351]

Well, here is the Franklin Mint 1932 Ford Roadster Hot Rod. It's red and white and has nice paint. There's been something that was bothering me from the start after I won it and saw the on-line pictures. Now that I have it ,I've figured it out. The body, wheels and tires are all out of proportion. The tire's diameters are too small, so the wheel's diameters are too small, also too small is the steering wheel. It's OK though, the air cleaner has more than made up for all the wheel's shortcomings. I think it's from their 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner. Other than chrome plating, the 1932 221 cu in flathead V-8 appears completely stock from the 1932 Ford Deuce Coupe. Not sure what Franklin Mint was thinking when they created the front suspension. It's supposed to represent a coil spring double wishbone independent suspension. I'll let you be the judge. Those two red upside down tears on the back are supposed to be the tail lights. They're just two red spots of paint. No trim, nothing else. I do like the photo etch grille! I'm just glad I didn't pay full price, or half price, I paid a little over $20 plus shipping. It's missing the mirror, but I think it looks better without it. It was a little large. Once again, proportions. Who knows, maybe I'll add appropriate sized wheels and tires and a nice hot rod mirror. It would be nice to get that ill looking motor out of there, and maybe remove the hood sides...Oh, yeah. The front suspension, that would require major surgery. I think I'll just leave it as is.

[Gramps46]

Now that is pretty bizarre,  especially the wheels and front suspension.  Thank  you for the review and please keep us posted on your updates.

[randyc]

Oh yeah, I remember all that now.   Yeah, it would have to be your price to get me to buy it.   The paint scheme catches my eye, but the taillights and front suspension are killers on that one.   THe giant dog legs are kinda funny too.  Put it on a high shelf and it will look fine though.  

[my80malibu]

I can see a Knee injury closing those doors.