my new roadster

[rob63mess]

I bought this '30 roadster. Very solid car but could use a motor and tranny. Is this a deluxe coupe or a cabriolet...I don't know the difference. Thanks

[Dave Mellor NJ]

It's a 30 Standard roadster. The black windshield frame and 4 curtain snaps are different than the chrome frame and 3 snaps on the DeLuxe.Nice car.

[C26Pinelake]

A Cabriolet has roll up windows.
Wayne

[1930artdeco]

Very nice looking roadster you have there!

Mike

[rob63mess]

Thanks for the compliments and the heads up on exactly which model I had. I'll post more pics when I get it home. I will have to find a motor to drop in it....somewhere along the line someone started to tear down the existing motor and tranny for some reason. Not sure if all the parts are still there yet or what was wrong with it. I hate when they do that.

[Patrick L.]

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It looks like it may be a standard except for the spare tire.
Standards have 15" high windshields, Deluxe are 13".

[John S]

What about the Mustang next to it?

[rob63mess]

I can give you the guys number ....its for sale..His name is Phil 740-745-1147

[LeroyM]

Nice looking roadster. I don't know your plans for it but if you're planning on driving it and keeping up with traffic you might want to consider something other than a Model a motor and tranny. I know most on here don't want to hear it but you'll be miles ahead and money saved by going to something like a early sbc 283 or 327 with a Ford 3 speed or a T5 tranny, while you're at if you go that route swap the rear for a Ford 8 or 9 inch and you'll have a real cruiser that will turn as many or more heads.

[700rpm]

Originally Posted by LeroyM

Nice looking roadster. I don't know your plans for it but if you're planning on driving it and keeping up with traffic you might want to consider something other than a Model a motor and tranny. I know most on here don't want to hear it but you'll be miles ahead and money saved by going to something like a early sbc 283 or 327 with a Ford 3 speed or a T5 tranny, while you're at if you go that route swap the rear for a Ford 8 or 9 inch and you'll have a real cruiser that will turn as many or more heads.

Bullshit.

[Brother Hesekiel]

Leroy, we don't discuss such things here on the Barn. The problem I have with the SBC is that it requires modifying the cowl for the dizzy to clear. A 3.8 fits like a glove and makes more than enough power for an A rolling on 19-inch rubber with a banjo rear. I had a Shay once and it hummed happily along at 75 on the freeway. Cheaper too.

[Patrick L.]

There is such thing as a cheap 283/327 today ?

[Bulligen]

I have a good running engine and trans for $800.

[Pmsqrd]

Copy on Ray's comment.

[DJ S]

Originally Posted by LeroyM

Nice looking roadster. I don't know your plans for it but if you're planning on driving it and keeping up with traffic you might want to consider something other than a Model a motor and tranny. I know most on here don't want to hear it but you'll be miles ahead and money saved by going to something like a early sbc 283 or 327 with a Ford 3 speed or a T5 tranny, while you're at if you go that route swap the rear for a Ford 8 or 9 inch and you'll have a real cruiser that will turn as many or more heads.

Don't listen to him.

[John S]

Originally Posted by Patrick L.

There is such thing as a cheap 283/327 today ?

I gave away 3 or 4 when I moved. All had been stored inside and were in good condition. Of course I kept one, just in case.

[bart78]

You can hop up a banger pretty good. And if he was going to put a V8 in it. I would hope it would not be a SBC.

[rob63mess]

Gonna stay with the stock motor. I like putting around just fine.

[Gold Digger]

Thank God for common since.

[Brother Hesekiel]

Originally Posted by rob63mess

I bought this '30 roadster. Very solid car but could use a motor and tranny. Is this a deluxe coupe or a cabriolet...I don't know the difference. Thanks

Rob,
that car reminds me of the John Boy Walton's Coupe, although Jim Bob drove the Roadster. I know it sounds strange to hear that, but I would get all the mechanicals in good working order and leave the paint untouched. Like an orgasm, that strong patina is difficult to fake, even if it may "only" be 30 to 50 years old. Absolutely love it!