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    I have a 30 coupe with rumble seat and am trying to determine if it is a "deluxe" or "standard" ? What are the determining factors to classify a 30 coupe as such?? Thanks!

  • #2
    Hey Bogdonj Welcome back!
    I fixed your sideways avatar for you

    cowl lights, Mohair or Bedford cord upholstery, pin stripe on the gas tank, a dome light, wood grained dash and garnish moldings, scroll inside door handles, carpeted floor mat
    I prob missed some stuff
    The rumble seat in 30 was an option
    3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
    Henry Ford said,
    "It's all nuts and bolts"
    "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."

    Mitch's Auto Service ctr

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    • #3
      The phaetons and roadsters had 2" taller windshields on the Std. But, I don't know if thats the same for coupes or sedans.

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      • #4
        Hey thanks Mitch! That helps a lot!!

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        • #5
          Hey Bogdonj, WELCOME to the VFF!!
          You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!

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          • #6
            Thanks DaWizard !!!

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            • #7
              The deluxe coupe also had an adjustable seat. If your coupe has a dome lamp and adjustable seat, it is a deluxe. Cowl lamps are not a good indication, as many of them were added, just like rumble seats were added. And the really obnoxious addition was to add roadster top rest bars to a coupe and call them grab bars, which they are not.
              Only deluxe open cars had shorter windshields, NOT closed cars.
              Bill
              http://www.brauchauto.com/
              Eastern Connecticut

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              • #8
                Originally posted by 2manycars View Post
                The deluxe coupe also had an adjustable seat. If your coupe has a dome lamp and adjustable seat, it is a deluxe. Cowl lamps are not a good indication, as many of them were added, just like rumble seats were added. And the really obnoxious addition was to add roadster top rest bars to a coupe and call them grab bars, which they are not.
                Only deluxe open cars had shorter windshields, NOT closed cars.


                OK, good, thanks

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                • BILL WILLIAMSON
                  BILL WILLIAMSON commented
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                  Did Deluxe Coupes come with roll down rear window?
                  Dad Dumb

                • Mitch
                  Mitch commented
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                  I think in 31 but i could be wrong!!!

                • 2manycars
                  2manycars commented
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                  Option on 31 deluxe coupe with rumble seat.

              • #9
                I THINK IT WAS AN OPTION OR DEALER INSTALLED. KITS ARE AVAILABLE NOW TO CONVERT. Sorry about the caps.
                PAUL IN CT

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                • #10
                  You have to REALLY want one of those roll up/down rear windows. I checked the price at Mac's (UGH!) and the price is $566 and change for the kit. Then add the shipping. There's not much to them.

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                  • #11
                    My 36 coupe has a roll down rear window from the factory. I may sell the car, since I bought a 47 yesterday;
                    Bill
                    http://www.brauchauto.com/
                    Eastern Connecticut

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                    • Mitch
                      Mitch commented
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                      Bill you have 2manycars!

                    • 1931 Flamingo
                      1931 Flamingo commented
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                      Pictures Bill, we like pictures and details.
                      Paul

                  • #12
                    Originally posted by Mitch View Post
                    Bill you have 2manycars!
                    There's never too many cars................just too little storage space.

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                    • #13
                      I have plenty of storage space. 30 x 60 two story barn, and 4 box trailers. I can get 3 cars in each trailer, and the good ones in the barn. I dont have enough time to drive them all. The photos of the 48 sedan are still in the camera, but here are a few of the 36. I just sewed up some new interior for it.
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                      This gallery has 6 photos.
                      Bill
                      http://www.brauchauto.com/
                      Eastern Connecticut

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                      • Mitch
                        Mitch commented
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                        It sounds like you have a great setup going and i love your 36

                    • #14
                      That is a sweet '36, and it has a late motor in it too!
                      You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!

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