Rarity of a 30-31 Blindback

[Cape Codder]

Rarity of a 30-31 Blindback? I belong to a small club which at present has 60-65 members. From those members there are three Blindbacks. Two are '30's and mine which I still have not figured out if it is a '30 or '31. None the less to have three in such a small club seems like it is not too rare.
Joe grobleski
Cape Codder

[figment]

I believe the Rare one is the early 1930 Standard Briggs with out the cowl lamps.

[WTSHNN]

I feel like we go through this question/debate every few months.

Considered rare when compared to other body style production numbers? Yes.

Rare to find one today? Not really.

-Tim

[Fred A]

Quote incomplete production numbers all you want, but if they were all scrapped before 1970, then the numbers are just numbers but don't indicate the true extent. I worked in an auto wrecking yard starting in 1960 where we scrapped lots of Model A Fords every week. Junkers that we had to tow were bought for $20 or sometimes less. Driven closed cars could bring as much as $35 with an occasional open car bringing $200. Sure wanted one of those 'As at the time. Luckily I got a 160B on a deal and it was not one of the wood based rustbuckets. Wood was a killer even as a junk car since we had to tear the body apart to remove most of that wood before loading the steel for scrap. Now common, slant sedans were not well known at the time. The one I bought was the first seen at the yard. Now the 160s are very well represented at Model A events because of their high survival rate, mostly from reduced body wood. Other models, even with greater production numbers have become truely rare, which is usually an overused term. Business in Model A parts was still good in 1960 as even Sears was in the business of A parts. Still have what's left of the 160. Good Luck: Fred A

[Rpainter287]

Hi Greg. I just purchased an estate of Model A parts. I got a 30/31 blind back fordor body. I saw your post and didn't know if you ever got one. I am in Pittsburgh PA. Here's a link to all the parts I got. Within the pictures is the blind back. Let me know your thoughts. I am definitely going to sell it. I would rather strike a reasonable deal with someone like you, than list it on eBay.

[Chuck Dempsey]

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Rpainter287, I don't see any 'link' in your post......

[Cape Codder]

I'm very surprised to see this subject come up after sitting since 2012 when I added a post to the thread. At the time Marco was kind enough to send me some info about two parts of the car I could look at that it would identify if it is a '30 or '31. Having read that, as I remember, the changes started in Nov or Dec which would not make it a '31. This information came from the Service Bullentins.

So I have to ask, has any group, found any little part of the body that would make it a Jan - Mar '31 whether it be those that update the Standards, or information that has been found in the Benson Archives or.........?

Thanks to all for your time!
Joe

[MilwaukeeMike]

I have a January 1930 Briggs Standard with eyebrow fenders. It is in pieces but I have all body panels and trim.

[Oldbluoval]

Mostly wood

[MilwaukeeMike]

Yes, wood body kit. They do not always stand the test of time.

[burner31]

Originally Posted by Roadster62

Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

Maybe that's why I'm "shocked" every time I read the news...too much voltage...not enough resistance

[Bob Buchanan]

Did you ever find your blind back? I have an early 31 slant window Murray body, all original with zero rust and complete 160-C
Any idea of how many are still around?

[redmodelt]

Re the OP: Last Activity: 10-18-2019 03:32 AM This post started about 12 years ago.

[MilwaukeeMike]

I have the parts of one that might be looking for a good home. Anyone up for a project?

[Bleedblue4life]

Originally Posted by Bob Buchanan

Did you ever find your blind back? I have an early 31 slant window Murray body, all original with zero rust and complete 160-C
Any idea of how many are still around?

I have a 160c. How early is yours? My engine number is late January of 31 and my body number is 70. I believe mine should have no door pockets, only 1 cowl panel pocket, and only one sunvisor based on what I have read. Mine was judged in MARC fine point as a March car.

[Bleedblue4life]

Originally Posted by Bob Buchanan

Did you ever find your blind back? I have an early 31 slant window Murray body, all original with zero rust and complete 160-C
Any idea of how many are still around?

Also which style rear bumpers do you have? The standard split bumpers or the slant window style split bumpers?

[mercman from oz]

The new Two-Window Fordor Sedan - 1930

[redmodelt]

Originally Posted by Bleedblue4life

Also which style rear bumpers do you have? The standard split bumpers or the slant window style split bumpers?

Didn't know there was a difference between the standard and slant window type. Are you talking about the mounting brackets?

[Bleedblue4life]

Originally Posted by redmodelt

Didn't know there was a difference between the standard and slant window type. Are you talking about the mounting brackets?

Slant window sedan rear bumpers curve around much farther than a standard rear bumper.

[redmodelt]

Originally Posted by Bleedblue4life

Slant window sedan rear bumpers curve around much farther than a standard rear bumper.

Thank you!