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inex01 · 06-05-2014, 03:41 AM

Really like the visor and now I am going to serious consider adding one to my slant because the darn front window does leak at the top hinge location and this will solve that problem, plus it just looks good !

cradlescyth · 06-05-2014, 04:53 AM

My $.02 worth is that it looks good as is Drive and enjoy!!

hootchmonster · 06-05-2014, 02:31 PM

I like it!

Napa Skip · 06-05-2014, 03:29 PM

Stand in front of a mirror and practice saying,"Yes, this is an example of a very rare and extremely valuable slant windshield Model A with a visor" until you have it down pat and can keep a straight face. A little work with PhotoShop and you can probably also create a period-correct sepia-toned photograph showing what it looked like when the original owner first bought it.

pat in Santa Cruz · 06-06-2014, 12:37 AM

I like it as it is. But in fairness to slants, the wind noise over 50 mph is considerably less in my slant than on my 30 pickup. Wind noise on my slant is negligible, even at 65. But that being said, I would not remove whats on your car unless that noise got to me. The other great advantages to a slant are legroom, a comfortable and adjustable seat and a more comfortable steering column angle. The visor doesn't affect those at all.

Duffy1 · 06-06-2014, 04:48 PM

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There were many reasons ( some already mentioned ) why Henry built the slant window with sun visor on the inside . I have a late model slant and love it without the exterior sun visor. You pay a premium for a slant , but it is worth it .

Pat Martone · 06-06-2014, 05:46 PM

I have a Slant and I welcome any info on why the 1931 Slant Window sedan was designed, with the structural steel body, slanted windshield, inside visors, and other changes, compared to the earlier town sedans with lots of wood framing in the floors and doors. I would like to learn about this because I cannot find this info in any of my Model A books. Thank you.

06-05-2014, 03:41 AM	#21
inex01 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rockville, Maryland Posts: 350	Re: Whats wrong with this 4 door slant ???? Really like the visor and now I am going to serious consider adding one to my slant because the darn front window does leak at the top hinge location and this will solve that problem, plus it just looks good ! __________________ Chuck McDonald, Member of AACA, Model A Club, NRA

06-05-2014, 04:53 AM	#22
cradlescyth Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taunton Ma Posts: 342	Re: Whats wrong with this 4 door slant ???? My $.02 worth is that it looks good as is Drive and enjoy!!

06-05-2014, 02:31 PM	#23
hootchmonster Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Amherst, Wisconsin Posts: 28	Re: Whats wrong with this 4 door slant ???? I like it! __________________ 1931 Murray S/W Town Sedan Central Wisconsin Chapter MAFCA

06-05-2014, 03:29 PM	#24
Napa Skip Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Napa CA Posts: 412	Re: Whats wrong with this 4 door slant ???? Stand in front of a mirror and practice saying,"Yes, this is an example of a very rare and extremely valuable slant windshield Model A with a visor" until you have it down pat and can keep a straight face. A little work with PhotoShop and you can probably also create a period-correct sepia-toned photograph showing what it looked like when the original owner first bought it. __________________ Skip Keyser Napa Valley A's Olympic Vintage Auto Club (1980-1982) MARC of San Diego (1977-1978) MAFCA (since 1978) MARC (since 1977) ---------- Model A owners belong in their Model A’s; Model A’s belong on the road.

06-06-2014, 12:37 AM	#25
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: Whats wrong with this 4 door slant ???? I like it as it is. But in fairness to slants, the wind noise over 50 mph is considerably less in my slant than on my 30 pickup. Wind noise on my slant is negligible, even at 65. But that being said, I would not remove whats on your car unless that noise got to me. The other great advantages to a slant are legroom, a comfortable and adjustable seat and a more comfortable steering column angle. The visor doesn't affect those at all.

06-06-2014, 04:48 PM	#26
Duffy1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mo. City , Texas Posts: 725	Re: Whats wrong with this 4 door slant ???? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There were many reasons ( some already mentioned ) why Henry built the slant window with sun visor on the inside . I have a late model slant and love it without the exterior sun visor. You pay a premium for a slant , but it is worth it .

06-06-2014, 05:46 PM	#27
Pat Martone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 495	Re: Whats wrong with this 4 door slant ???? I have a Slant and I welcome any info on why the 1931 Slant Window sedan was designed, with the structural steel body, slanted windshield, inside visors, and other changes, compared to the earlier town sedans with lots of wood framing in the floors and doors. I would like to learn about this because I cannot find this info in any of my Model A books. Thank you.