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marty in Ohio · 03-31-2018, 06:51 AM

Yesterday I looked at a really nice 1930 blindback. Now my question. It had mohair interior and a fold-down armrest in the back seat. I questioned the armrest as I thought only the town sedan had that feature. Was the blindback ever designated as a town sedan or did all the TS cars have three side windows? I've looked in all of the literature I have and can't find an answer. I also can't find if there was a separate model designation for the blindback. What can you all tell me?
Marty

slammin · 03-31-2018, 07:19 AM

The 1930 2 window Fordor, came in 2 versions, standard and delux. I believe the the delux had the features you mention. The model number for both was 170B.

eagle · 03-31-2018, 09:30 AM

Don Turley · 03-31-2018, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slammin

The 1930 2 window Fordor, came in 2 versions, standard and delux. I believe the the delux had the features you mention. The model number for both was 170B.

The "Deluxe Fordor" has the same features as a "Town Sedan". Marco has his featured on his web site.
http://www.abarnyard.com/fordor/fordor.shtml

marty in Ohio · 03-31-2018, 05:37 PM

All good to know, thanks, guys. You're right, Don. If Marco says it, it must be fact. Eagle, I wasn't looking to buy the blindback, I already have a '30 town sedan. Had it for 25 years. I just asked the question because I thought I knew everything already. Every time I get on Ford Barn I learn something new.
Thanks, guys,
Marty

jimalabam · 04-01-2018, 08:32 AM

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Gary WA · 04-01-2018, 03:02 PM

like this? Blindback Delux 4Dr

Will N · 04-02-2018, 09:22 AM

The "blindback" Fordor was technically called the "Deluxe Fordor" by Ford in 1930. It is a deluxe model, with all the features of the Town Sedan.

Don Turley · 04-02-2018, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will N

The "blindback" Fordor was technically called the "Deluxe Fordor" by Ford in 1930. It is a deluxe model, with all the features of the Town Sedan.

There is also a "Standard" version of the "blindback Fordor". It is exactly the same body as the "Deluxe" version, but without the deluxe features as found in the Town Sedan. You just don't see as many of them as the Deluxe Fordor.

Great Lakes Greg · 04-02-2018, 01:19 PM

I have a Standard model. No cowl lights, no rear armrest, and a real plain interior.

Will N · 04-02-2018, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Turley

There is also a "Standard" version of the "blindback Fordor". It is exactly the same body as the "Deluxe" version, but without the deluxe features as found in the Town Sedan. You just don't see as many of them as the Deluxe Fordor.

Huh, you are correct sir! I always thought the 170-B was exclusively a deluxe model, but I stand corrected. I see on the MAFCA website where they list body styles that there is in fact a 170-B and a 170-B Deluxe listed for 1930. You learn something every day.

03-31-2018, 06:51 AM	#1
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 756	Blindback fordor? Yesterday I looked at a really nice 1930 blindback. Now my question. It had mohair interior and a fold-down armrest in the back seat. I questioned the armrest as I thought only the town sedan had that feature. Was the blindback ever designated as a town sedan or did all the TS cars have three side windows? I've looked in all of the literature I have and can't find an answer. I also can't find if there was a separate model designation for the blindback. What can you all tell me? Marty

03-31-2018, 07:19 AM	#2
slammin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Fruita, CO Posts: 281	Re: Blindback fordor? The 1930 2 window Fordor, came in 2 versions, standard and delux. I believe the the delux had the features you mention. The model number for both was 170B.

03-31-2018, 09:30 AM	#3
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,025	Re: Blindback fordor? __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool." Last edited by eagle; 04-01-2018 at 06:57 PM.

03-31-2018, 05:37 PM	#5
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 756	Re: Blindback fordor? All good to know, thanks, guys. You're right, Don. If Marco says it, it must be fact. Eagle, I wasn't looking to buy the blindback, I already have a '30 town sedan. Had it for 25 years. I just asked the question because I thought I knew everything already. Every time I get on Ford Barn I learn something new. Thanks, guys, Marty

04-01-2018, 08:32 AM	#6
jimalabam Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lee County Alabama Posts: 828	Re: Blindback fordor? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) SEE post of Don Turley above...

04-02-2018, 09:22 AM	#8
Will N Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,100	Re: Blindback fordor? The "blindback" Fordor was technically called the "Deluxe Fordor" by Ford in 1930. It is a deluxe model, with all the features of the Town Sedan.

04-02-2018, 01:19 PM	#10
Great Lakes Greg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,369	Re: Blindback fordor? I have a Standard model. No cowl lights, no rear armrest, and a real plain interior.