KIT 2616 85261600200
‘32 FORD HIGHBOY HOT ROD
AND THE ORIGINAL BIG DEUCE 3`N 1
The 1932 Ford roadster is the paragon hot rod.
Why? Some reasons are strictly obvious, others are purely
emotional. A few are completely illogical. First, you have to
remember that 1932 was the depth of the recession in the
United States. Most corporate types would not calculate this
as the best time to introduce an all-new, low production run,
low-cost "everyman's car" with styling queues echoing from
high-class marquees like Lincolns and Duesenbergs, and--of
all incredible things--the first assembly-line, low-cost, highvolume-production V8 engine ever made. A young man's
auto sport that would one day be called hot rodding was
already gaining a strong foothold in Southern California by
this time, and you know their attention was riveted by this
flashy new Ford and its unheard-of engine. This was, hands
down, power to the people.
Some might think that Henry Ford predestined the
'32 Ford to be a collector's classic. The smooth, rounded,
body-color grille shell, the flowing body contours, and the
gentle, conforming body accent lines all broke trend from
the boxy, squared-up Model A. The "Deuce" was offered
not only in the sporty roadster, but also in two completely
different coupes, a couple of sedans, a classy phaeton, a
jaunty Victoria, and even a drop-head version of this model
(B-400), among others. The most amazing part is that this
all-new line was offered for only one short year, with the
V8 models not being introduced until halfway through it.
By 1933, everything changed again (except the V8 engine,
which would last through 1953--as the hot rodders' favorite).
But, of all this, what the rodders saw was a relatively
inexpensive, light, powerful new Ford that came with an
unheard-of affordable V8 engine and a considerably more
rugged (and good-looking) frame. Of course, the young
depression-era rodders couldn't afford new V8s at the time-they were still stripping down cast-off Model T's and hopping
them up with obsolete race parts from the Teens to compete
on the smooth, dusty dry lakes above L.A.
But after the War, the rapidly swelling throngs of new
rodders latched onto the '32 Roadster (now obsolete itself),
as their car. Why? The roadster was the lightest, cheapest,
and (with fenders, lights, and windshield removed) by far the
most aerodynamic model in the early Ford line (remember
that speed at the dry lakes depends as much on streamlining as it does on power). The '32 was a bit bigger and wider
than the T's and A's, but it came with the V8 in place, and it
was sporty--a darn good-looking car, with or without fenders.
Not only is the Deuce roadster the classic hot rod,
this is a classic model kit. The Big Deuce followed closely
on the heels of the ground-breaking Big T, offered at the
zenith of the model car hobby in the early '60’s (along with
a 1:1 counterpart of each by Darryl Starbird). It was a stunner then, and is even more so now. All the crispness and
exactness of those original dies and molds remain, but, fully
reflecting the healthy diversity of rodding today, you can
build this value-added kit in any number of styles, ranging
from the original '60s full-fendered, mag-wheeled version, to
a right-on '40s-'50s highboy with a full-dressed flathead, to
a contemporary, throw-back "rat rod" version for which the
multi-carb OHV V8 with open outside headers is perfect (and
the Mexican seat blanket is de rigueur. The Big Deuce was
done right by Monogram the first time around, and it's done
even better in this impressive multi-build kit by successor
Revell-Monogram. Welcome
back, Big Deuce.
Pat Ganahl
Pat Ganahl has been the Editor of Street Rodder, Hot Rod, Rod & Custom,
and Rodders Journal magazines. Pat created the Modellers Corner in
Street Rodders magazine and is an avid model builder.
The Big Deuce is dedicated to Roger Harney, without his continual support and dedication at Revell Monogram this kit would have not been possible
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INFORMATION
The `32 Ford Highboy Hot Rod instruction manual is
divided into three separate sections. Each section contains instructions for building a particular type of “Hot Rod”
version you prefer to build. Parts may be interchanged
between different versions but it is strongly suggested only
for the advanced model builder.
Please read the instructions carefully and decide which
*OUVERTURE DE COUPURE
* CUT OPEN
* OPTIONAL PARTS
* PIECES EN OPTION
* REPEAT SEVERAL TIMES
* A REPETER PLUSIEURS FOIS
READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN LIRE CE QUI SUIT AVANT DE COMMENCER
* Study the assembly drawings.
* Each plastic part is identified by a number.
* In the assembly drawings, some parts will be
marked by a star (★) to indicate chrome
plated plastic.
* For better paint and decal adhesion, wash
the plastic parts in a mild detergent solution.
Rinse and let air dry.
* Check the fit of each piece before cementing
in place.
* Use only cement for polystyrene plastic.
* Scrape plating and paint from areas to be
cemented.
* Allow paint to dry thoroughly before
handling parts.
* Any unused parts may be discarded.
DECAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cut desired decal from sheet.
2. Dip decal in water for a few seconds.
3. Place wet decal on paper towel.
4. Wait until decal is movable on paper backing.
5. Place decal in position on model, face up
and slide backing away.
6. Press out air bubbles with a soft damp cloth.
7. Milkiness that may appear is for better decal
adhesion and will dry clear. Wipe away any
excess adhesive.
8. Do not touch decal until fully dry.
9. Allow the decals 48 hours to dry before
applying clear coat.
NOTE: Decals are compatible with
setting solutions or solvents.
* Etudier les schémas de montage.
* Chaque pièce en plastique est identifiée par un numéro.
* Sur les schémas de montage, certaines pièces sont
marquées d'une étoile (★) pour indiquer qu'elles sont en
plastique chromé.
* Pour une meilleure prise de la peinture et
des autocollants, laver les pièces en plastique avec une
solution détergente peu concentrée. Les rincer et les
laisser sécher à l'air.
* Vérifier que chaque pièce s'ajuste bien avant de la coller
en place.
* N'utiliser que de la colle pour polystyrène.
* Gratter les parties à coller pour enlever le chrome et
la peinture.
* Laisser la peinture bien sécher avant de manipuler
les pièces.
* Toute pièce inutilisée peut être jetée.
DIRECTIVES D'APPLICATION DES AUTOCOLLANTS
1. Découper l'autocollant désiré de la feuille.
2. Tremper l'autocollant dans de l'eau pendant quelques
secondes.
3. Placer l'autocollant mouillé sur une serviette en papier.
4. Attendez que l'autocollant puisse être déplacé sur son
support en papier.
5. Mettre l'autocollant en position sur le modèle face sur le
dessus et faire glisser le support pour l'enlever.
6. Appuyer avec un chiffon doux humide pour éliminer
les bulles d'air.
7. La substance laiteuse qui peut apparaître est destinée à
améliorer l'adhésion de l'autocollant et devient incolore
au séchage. Essuyer pour enlever tout excédent
d'adhésif.
8. Ne pas toucher l'autocollant tant qu'il n'est pas bien sec.
9. Laisser l'autocollant sécher pendant 48 heures avant
d'appliquer une couche transparente.
REMARQUE: Les autocollants sont compatibles avec
les solutions de fixage ou les solvants.
* DECAL
* DECAL COMANIE
* CEMENT TOGETHER
* A COLLER
* ALTERNATIVE ASSEMBLY
* ENSEMBLAGE ALTERNATIVE
* DO NOT CEMENT
* NE PAS COLLER
* REMOVE AND THROW AWAY
* A RETIRER ET JETER
This paint guide is provided to
complete this kit as shown on the box
Ce guide de peinture est fourni pour reproduire le
modèle réduit qui apparaît sur la boîte.
Aluminum
Flat Black
Flat Medium Gray
Flat Red
Gloss Black
Gloss Red
Gloss White
Graphite Metallic
Semigloss Black
Steel
Transparent Blue
Transparent Red
Aluminum
Noir mat
Grid moyen mat
Rouge mat
Noir brilliant
Rouge brilliant
Blanc brilliant
Graphite métallisé
Noir satiné
Acier
Bleu transparent
Rouge transparent
.
If you have any questions or comments, call our hotline at: (800) 833-3570
or, please write to:
Revell-Monogram Consumer Service Department, 725 Landwehr Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Be sure to include the plan number (85261600200), part number, description, your return address and phone number.
Visit our website: www.revell-monogram.com
REVELL-MONOGRAM, LLC Northbrook, IL. Copyright © 2003. All rights reserved.
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7 9/16"
5 5/8"
8-SPARKPLUG
CONNECT
ORS
6 5/8"
5&6
5 15/16"
BIG DEUCE ENGINE ASSEMBLY
E
NOTE: SEE DETAILS ON THIS PAGE
FOR INFORMATION ON FUEL LINES
SHORT FUEL
LINE
CONTINUED
NOTE: HOSE ATTACHES
TO HIGHLIGHTED PIN
ON THE CARBURETOR
MEDIUM
FUEL
LINE
LONG
FUEL
LINE
F
NOTE: SEE DETAILS ON LAST
PAGE OF THIS SECTION OF THE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR INFOR
MATION ON SPARK PLUG LINES
AND SPARK PLUG CONNECTORS
★112
FUEL LOG
CHROME
★110
MAGNETO
FRONT
CHROME
★110
MAGNETO
FRONT
CHROME
MAGNETO FRONT
VIEWED FROM INSIDE
FOR WIRING GUIDE
-
NOTE: IF THE FUEL
LINES ARE TOO SMALL
TO FIT THE DIAMETER
OF THE PINS USE A
PENCIL TIP TO SPREAD
FUEL LINES BEFORE
ATTACHING TO PINS
NOTE: IF THE IGNITION WIRES AND
SPARK PLUG CONNECTORS ARE
TOO SMALL TO FIT THE DIAMETER
USE A PENCIL TIP TO SPREAD THE
DIAMETER BEFORE ATTACHING
★111
MAGNETO REAR
CHROME
★110
MAGNETO
FRONT
CHROME
RUBBER
BAND
2
BIG DEUCE BODY ASSEMBLY
A
B
2
LEFT UPPER
HINGE HALF
4
LEFT LOWER
HINGE HALF
1
LEFT UPPER
HINGE HALF
3
LEFT LOWER
HINGE HALF
9
BODY
6
RIGHT UPPER
HINGE HALF
5
RIGHT UPPER
HINGE HALF
7
RIGHT LOWER
HINGE HALF
NOTE: CUT DECAL FROM PAPER BUT DO NOT SLIDE FROM PAPER
BACKING. GLUE TO THE BACK OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
C
E
25 OR 26
★
17
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
CHROME
DOOR HANDLE
CHROME
STEERING COLUMN
SUPPORT
CHROME
★
10
19
DASHBOARD
★20
D
F
8
RIGHT LOWER
HINGE HALF
★10
DOOR HANDLE
CHROME
11
LOCK
11
LOCK
2
BIG DEUCE BODY ASSEMBLY
CONTINUED
G
NOTE: OPEN HOLES SHOWN TO ATTACH
HANDLES AND ANTENNA IN A LATER STEP
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TRUNK
UPHOLSTERY
NOTE: CUT DECAL FROM PAPER BUT DO NOT SLIDE FROM PAPER
BACKING. GLUE TO THE BACK OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
H
FIREWALL
PANEL
CHROME
27 OR 28
★16
18
FIREWALL
I
J
21
RIGHT FRONT
INTERIOR
3
A
K
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LEFT REAR
INTERIOR
25
LEFT DOOR
INTERIOR
22
RIGHT DOOR
INTERIOR
23
RIGHT REAR
INTERIOR
BIG DEUCE FRAME ASSEMBLY
42
GAS TANK
HALF
41
REAR CROSS
MEMBER
40
CENTER CROSS
MEMBER
FRONT CROSS
MEMBER
24
LEFT FRONT
INTERIOR
39
162
GAS TANK
HALF
38
RIGHT FRAME
RAIL
45
LEFT FRAME RAIL
4
BIG DEUCE FRONT END ASSEMBLY
A
B
★57
TIE ROD
CHROME
59
★
LEFT RADIUS
ROD
CHROME
58
RETAINER
★60
RIGHT RADIUS
ROD
CHROME
58
RETAINER
C
FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER
CHROME
★61
RIGHT SHOCK
BRACKET
CHROME
★
63
★62
LEFT SHOCK
BRACKET
CHROME
NOTE: BRAKE LINE CONNECTS FROM
THE COMPLETED BRAKE DRUM TO THE
FRAME AS SHOWN IN ILLUSTRATION
COMPLETED
BRAKE DRUM
ASSEMBLY
2 1/4” BRAKE
LINE
FRAME
ASSEMBLY
REPEAT FOR
OTHER SIDE
5
BIG DEUCE REAR END ASSEMBLY
A
BOTTOM HALF
AXLE HOUSING
CHROME
★
67
RIGHT HALF
Q.C. REAR END
CHROME
C
★65
★64
TOP HALF AXLE
HOUSING
CHROME
★66
LEFT HALF Q.C.
REAR END
CHROME
B
QUICK CHANGE
D
★71
RIGHT REAR
RADIUS ROD
CHROME
★
68
COVER
CHROME
★
69
REAR SPRING
CHROME
★
72
LEFT REAR
RADIUS ROD
CHROME
★70
REAR BACKING
PLATE
CHROME
E
BRAKE DRUM
REAR
CHROME
EYELET #3
★70
REAR BACKING
PLATE
CHROME
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★
EYELET #3
METAL AXLE
NOTE: USE (35) AXLE TOOL TO
PRESS METAL WHEEL RETAINER
73) BRAKE DRUM REAR
★
TO (
THROUGH METAL AXLE.
35
AXLE TOOL
METAL RETAINER
73
★
BRAKE DRUM
REAR
CHROME
EYELET #3
5
BIG DEUCE REAR END ASSEMBLY
CONTINUED
★74
REAR
SHOCK
CHROME
NOTE: BRAKE LINE CONNECTS FROM THE COMPLETED
BRAKE DRUM TO THE FRAME AS SHOWN IN ILLUSTRATION
COMPLETED
BRAKE DRUM
ASSEMBLY
F
★75
AXLE STUB
CHROME
★74
REAR SHOCK
CHROME
★75
AXLE STUB
CHROME
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GEAR BOX
HALF
STEEL
EYELET #2
1/2” BRAKE LINE
REPEAT FOR
OTHER SIDE
78
GEAR
EYELET #1
EYELET #1
EYELET #2
FRAME ASSEMBLY
★77
STEERING COLUMN
CHROME
79
GEAR BOX
HALF
STEEL
G
H
NOTE: STEER
ING ARM AND
DRAG LINK ARE
KEYED. ASSEMBLE
TOGETHER BEFORE
ATTACHING DRAG
LINK TO FRAME
-
FIRST
STEERING ARM
80
★
CHROME
DRAG LINK
CHROME
PITMAN ARM
★58
RETAINER
CHROME
★81
★82
CHROME
8
BIG DEUCE GRILLE ASSEMBLY
★141
CUSTOM GRILLE
A
CUSTOM GRILLE
D
HOOD LATCH
CHROME
(PAINT GRILLE FACE
SEMIGLOSS BLACK)
★140
BAR
CHROME
★
HOOD LATCH
CHROME
★
175
CHROME
175
FILLER SPOUT
B
145
RADIATOR
SEMIGLOSS
BLACK
(PAINT CORE
FLAT BLACK)
CENTER HOOD
143
SEMIGLOSS
BLACK
139
GRILLE SHELL
★173
STRIP
CHROME
★174
HOOD HANDLE
CHROME
C
★142
FILLER CAP
CHROME
144
OUTLET
GLOSS BLACK
NOTE: ATTACH THE HOOD TEM
E
PORARILY WITH TAPE TO CENTER
THE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY. TAPE
HOOD TO RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
AND GLUE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
INTO PLACE BEFORE MOVING ON
TO NEXT STEP
★
147
RADIATOR CAP
CHROME
-
★146
RADIATOR
ORNAMENT
CHROME
★
HOOD HANDLE
CHROME
F
COMPLETED
RADIATOR
ASSEMBLY
2” TUBING
174
★
175
HOOD LATCH
CHROME
148
HOOD
★
HOOD LATCH
CHROME
2” TUBING
175
NOTE: DO NOT
GLUE HOOD
ASSEMBLY IN
PLACE. HOOD
ASSEMBLY IS
ATTACHED IN
LATER STEPS
G
WIRE BRACES
COMPLETED
ENGINE ASSEMBLY