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Old 01-29-2014, 01:37 PM   #1
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i have what is supposed to be a 1930 model a. however the doors have vent windows. this is supposed to be a standard 5 window coupe. where could these doors have come from? they aren't flush either with the body. they overlap.
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You should post a photo!

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Old 01-29-2014, 01:47 PM   #3
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i'll get 1
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This is way out of my field but GM sounds familiar. Are there any body tags? Is there a serial number on the engine? Best yet as Doug said a photo. Set your camera at the lowest resolution and posting is easy at this site.

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Do you have actual "VENT" windows, or are they the add-on air deflectors?

My 28 and 29 door skin overlaps the body skin, and I'm sure your 30 Coupe would also.
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Old 01-29-2014, 02:03 PM   #6
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i'll get some pics in an hour-thanks everyone!
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Probably wind wings. I've seen lots of them added to closed cars as an accessory.
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Any ideas on the 30 model a picture.
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Cool! a red 30 Model A with Vent windows. Someone was showing some talent!
Good GRIEF, but not stock. Betcha nobody else in your town has a car like this.
Enjoy it!
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Old 01-29-2014, 03:32 PM   #12
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so i shouldn't worry about the doors overlapping the body?
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Old 01-29-2014, 03:34 PM   #13
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Looks like a 1930 Model A 5 Window Coupe to me with 16 " wheels .
The vent windows are some add ons
Lots of things happen to some of these cars after 80+ years .
I guess you could take them off pretty easy .

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thank you everyone!
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Looks like a Model A to me. The "vent windows" are an aftermarket add-ons as has been said above. The doors are suppose to overlap the body, also as has been said above. The wheels/tires are not correct for that year, but they would fit in with a lot of Model A's that are being driven today.

BTW, Nice looking coupe! And welcome to the Ford Barn. Where are you located?
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Old 01-29-2014, 03:57 PM   #18
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I guess in relation to the stock part of the car the pinto engine and auto trans aren't stock either so what the heck!
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Its purty, I like it !!!
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Old 01-29-2014, 05:08 PM   #20
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The vent windows from a 55-57 Chevy can be easily adapted to the Model A. Most likely what you have. The original window regulator handle will be relocated with this installation. I have a pair of good 31 Coupe doors I will trade with you if you don't like the vent windows.
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