Deuce Roadster Details

The last few days I've been moving ahead with finishing details on the Tsukagawa Deuce. This is the part of any build that really sets it apart. The Devil is in the details!

We were lucky enough to find a complete original interior from a 1932 Ford rumble seat roadster. The story is that it was recovered in 1953 and never installed back into a car. Whatever the story really is, it is a bitchin' part of this build. The door panels have shrunk over time, so I had to make some minor modifications to fit correctly. The rumble seat back fits perfectly but the rumble seat bottom will need some modifications to work because of the modified trunk floor. Since our body was built for an aftermarket seat we need to get the original style seat riser, frame, slider and wooden seat lean. But this interior will make the car, it even smells old!

I've included some photos below of other details on the car.

Copper oil pressure line coiled up neatly. This is done so the motor can move without breaking the line.

I love the contrast of the perfect paint and chrome against the original pitted porcelain Ford cloisenne,

The original rumble seat back bolted right in and fits perfectly. Recovered in 1953? It sure smells like it!

Here's a period correct Arvin heater, restored nicely. I took the liberty of painting it black but otherwise original. You can also see the chrome plated cowl vent handle as well.

An original '32 Ford roadster door panel with map pocket. It shrunk some over the years but I made it work.

We used Solex tinted glass, it's a must with a black car. Here you can see the cowl vent and the rubber seal underneath it.