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11-19-2010, 04:14 PM | #1 |
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Do I have a 30 or 31??
The ongoing thread of Brubaker '31 std Fordor (160A) has some posted comments that bring up a question regarding my Town Sedan. I have a titled 1931 with matching numbers, frame and block, that correspond to a build date of Dec. 1930. It has a '31 radiator shell, single piece '31 splash aprons, and also the radiator support brackets on the firewall have the backing plates spot welded on the inside of the firewall like my late 31 indented coupe ( was told that was a '31 feature but I've never read anything on the subject). I understand that parts get swapped out over the years and my A looks to have been as least painted in the past but not restored in any way. All parts look like originals.
Sooooooo this brings me to my question. Did Henry start the build of 1931's in late 1930 and sell them as 1931's or is my Dec 1930 build really a 1930 ?? Thanks, Rusty |
11-19-2010, 07:08 PM | #2 |
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Re: Do I have a 30 or 31??
It wouldn't have been uncommon for an engine build in December 1930 to be put into a car in February or even March of 1931. It would be a 1931 car in all respects.
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11-19-2010, 07:56 PM | #3 |
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Re: Do I have a 30 or 31??
That was the depression years and lots of engines were still in the warehouses. My slant windshield 31 Town Sedan has matching numbers and a November, 1930 engine build date.
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11-19-2010, 08:10 PM | #4 |
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Re: Do I have a 30 or 31??
Thanks Tom & Larry. Appreciate the reply.
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11-20-2010, 10:57 AM | #5 |
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Re: Do I have a 30 or 31??
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