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Old 11-26-2021, 09:06 PM   #1
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Default Friend looking for 1929-1931 straight windshield Town Sedan

Hello all -

I have a friend who is looking for a nice, straight windshield Town Sedan that would make for a nice tour car. I say Town Sedan because he has mentioned that he has a preference for a car with a rear center arm rest and the two outer arm rests. He is an older gentleman, so I don't think that he would have much interest in one that would require much in the way of serious mechanical issues despite its otherwise nice appearance - same with major cosmetic issues as well (heavy scratches or dents, cracked fenders, etc.) I've checked the local area and the MARC and MAFCA websites, but he has not found a good match for him to this point. If you or anyone whom you might know would have a nice car that might need a new home, please let me know and I will pass whatever information on to him. Thanks in advance for your consideration and help.
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Old 11-27-2021, 09:26 AM   #2
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I do a search every morning on Craigslist for cars 1931 or older. I have picked several cities in different places of the US and have expanded the search to include nearby areas in those cities. So it casts a fairly wide net. Here is one that is interesting, but probably not what your fiend is looking for: https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/...400780239.html

The problem with this technique is transportation. Some are good enough to just drive home, especially if not across the country. But bring a tool box and some spare parts.
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Old 11-27-2021, 09:32 AM   #3
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Here is one that may be more to his liking: https://ocala.craigslist.org/cto/d/d...412114755.html
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Old 11-27-2021, 09:47 AM   #4
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All have preferences…
I’d try talking him into a slant fordor. Much better car imho
But a bit harder to find and more expensive
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Old 11-27-2021, 10:43 AM   #5
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What color is he looking for? Theres a nice gray one on NH facebook.
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Old 11-27-2021, 04:44 PM   #6
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Hello all -

I have a friend who is looking for a nice, straight windshield Town Sedan that would make for a nice tour car. I say Town Sedan because he has mentioned that he has a preference for a car with a rear center arm rest and the two outer arm rests. He is an older gentleman, so I don't think that he would have much interest in one that would require much in the way of serious mechanical issues despite its otherwise nice appearance - same with major cosmetic issues as well (heavy scratches or dents, cracked fenders, etc.) I've checked the local area and the MARC and MAFCA websites, but he has not found a good match for him to this point. If you or anyone whom you might know would have a nice car that might need a new home, please let me know and I will pass whatever information on to him. Thanks in advance for your consideration and help.
I have a 1930 Town Sedan that, for health reasons, I'm selling! Three of the big jobs are done, New schwalm's engine, New wood in the body. and paint, Copra Drab and Chickle Drab. welled (6 Wheel ) fenders .The car moves under it's own power. Besides new engine, Mod. B carb. and Mod A bored out manifold, Synders 5.5 head, lightened Flywheel. Inserted bearings, oversized valves, Rebuilt rear, Hyd. Brakes, (39 - 46). well over $5000 in engine alone. New windshield, Tube shocks in rear.
There's more, but I can't remember all of it!
The car still needs seat kits (2)F & R, Interior kit, Glass, except for windshield and quarter windows. maybe $ 1200 in small parts to completion although most of it is there, much new! $ 9850. The car can be seen in my profile at the album" My A". Much provenance! Clear Pennsylvania Title!
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Old 11-28-2021, 05:25 AM   #7
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i have a 1929 if interested, email for pic & price
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Old 11-28-2021, 03:34 PM   #8
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All have preferences…
I’d try talking him into a slant fordor. Much better car imho
But a bit harder to find and more expensive
Some how...I have to agree, love mine.
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Old 11-28-2021, 09:24 PM   #9
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Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts and willingness to help out on this.
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Old 12-27-2021, 12:02 PM   #10
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Dick, Did your friend find his car. This is the first Fordor I have seen in a while on the Craigslist I visit, and it is a repeat.

https://ocala.craigslist.org/cto/d/d...425328491.html
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Old 12-28-2021, 02:09 PM   #11
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If you find a 1930 with good wood, I’m not sure a slant window is much better, unless you really prefer that look.
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Old 12-29-2021, 07:54 AM   #12
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Baskin Robbins makes 32 flavors so all have a choice!
Trust me, visuals aside, the slant coach is FAR superior to the wooden framed fordors. I’ve built several of both. Slant fordor is best model a coach Henry built. Forerunner of 32 on. I won’t do another straight windshield fordor.
The down sides are most are indented firewalls with outside shutoff and slant parts are often harder to find a more expensive
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Old 12-29-2021, 11:20 AM   #13
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There's a Slant window on the MAFCA site.
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Dick, New listing for Fordor: https://ocala.craigslist.org/cto/d/s...426300663.html
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Old 12-29-2021, 08:16 PM   #15
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That’s about as nice of fordor as I’ve seen in awhile.
Not sure I’d want $29k in it but build cost would approach 2x that
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price seems a little ambitious.
recently sold a '31 slant with a Mitchell, new tires and new paint for much less.....
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Old 12-30-2021, 08:34 PM   #17
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Dick, Did your friend find his car. This is the first Fordor I have seen in a while on the Craigslist I visit, and it is a repeat.

https://ocala.craigslist.org/cto/d/d...425328491.html
This is the car that I e-mailed Dick about earlier today. It is really a nice
Model A, with lots of new updates. I am the previous owner.
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Old 12-30-2021, 08:53 PM   #18
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Yeah, I like that car too. It has a police head and automatic advance inside the engine for the distributor. The spark advance is somehow wired to be the starting switch. The price is right.
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Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die.
Forget the brakes, they really don't work.
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My car grows red hair, and flies through the air.
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Old 12-31-2021, 10:29 AM   #19
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Here’s another Similar Town Sedan setup I found on Minneapolis area Craigslist.
Pricing is in the ball park of the other. From pictures looks like it may be a Dealer or consignment place. Don’t know just passing along. Would have to view in person.
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Old 12-31-2021, 09:15 PM   #20
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"Straight Window Town Sedan" is a tougher want than it used to be with the body wood getting even older. Decaying body wood leads to severe rust. Dramatic how the late '31 "slant window" sedans, while fewer were made, have such a higher survivorship because of reduced body wood. The price of the sedans can be shocking. Good Luck: Fred A
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