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krswen · 07-24-2010, 10:23 AM

Did all the rumble seat coupes have a roll-down back window, or was it special order?

Ken

Colorado Greg · 07-24-2010, 10:26 AM

As I understand it, the roll down window was not available until '30.

Marco Tahtaras · 07-24-2010, 11:08 AM

In July 1931 Ford made several changes to the Coupe bodies. These included a redesigned seat assembly, floor assembly, upper back body wood, and package tray assembly. At this time the roll down window was first offered. It came standard with a rumble set and optional at extra cost with a trunk.

Jack '29 Sport Coupe · 07-25-2010, 05:07 AM

I can only speak for my '29 Sport coupe, and it came with the folding
flap.

Jack

Barry in St.Paul · 07-25-2010, 07:51 AM

Marco already answered the detailed question, but as someone who just added the roll-down rear window to my '30 Deluxe Coupe, if you are not worried about absolute 'correctness' for fine-point judging, it sure was a nice addition! I debated (because mine is a '30 and not a '31), but am really glad I did it now that it is summer and I'm actually driving it. It is great for communicating to the kids in the rumble-seat, but also REALLY helps with the ventilation. I leave it open all the time I'm driving. A lot of work to add it, but worth it in my opinion. Good luck!

Marco Tahtaras · 07-25-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by forever4

Also, I have seen several late 31 standard coupes (trunk, not rumble) which use the revised rear window design, with the thick window frame, but are fixed glass, not roll down.

Yet, I also believe all the very last coupes had roll down glass, even with a trunk. I may be mistaken. Any comments about the usage of the thick frame, or the roll down option?

It's interesting that the parts books call for the new package tray to be used with the roll down window only. However I've never seen a late Coupe body without the thick window frame and narrow package tray. Jim Boehmke's Coupe is an example of a Standard Coupe with the thick wood and frame.

I worded my previous post incorrectly. The late Deluxe Coupe came with the roll down window regardless whether it had a rumble seat or trunk.

07-24-2010, 10:23 AM	#1
krswen Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Eureka, CA Posts: 24	Question about rumble seat coupes Did all the rumble seat coupes have a roll-down back window, or was it special order? Ken

07-24-2010, 10:26 AM	#2
Colorado Greg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Littleton, Colorado Posts: 241	Re: Question about rumble seat coupes As I understand it, the roll down window was not available until '30. __________________ "Betsy doesn't leak oil - she just marks her spot"

07-24-2010, 11:08 AM	#3
Marco Tahtaras Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,099	Re: Question about rumble seat coupes In July 1931 Ford made several changes to the Coupe bodies. These included a redesigned seat assembly, floor assembly, upper back body wood, and package tray assembly. At this time the roll down window was first offered. It came standard with a rumble set and optional at extra cost with a trunk. __________________ http://www.abarnyard.com/

07-25-2010, 05:07 AM	#4
Jack '29 Sport Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 798	Re: Question about rumble seat coupes I can only speak for my '29 Sport coupe, and it came with the folding flap. Jack __________________ Cincinnati, Ohio

07-25-2010, 07:51 AM	#5
Barry in St.Paul Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 118	Re: Question about rumble seat coupes Marco already answered the detailed question, but as someone who just added the roll-down rear window to my '30 Deluxe Coupe, if you are not worried about absolute 'correctness' for fine-point judging, it sure was a nice addition! I debated (because mine is a '30 and not a '31), but am really glad I did it now that it is summer and I'm actually driving it. It is great for communicating to the kids in the rumble-seat, but also REALLY helps with the ventilation. I leave it open all the time I'm driving. A lot of work to add it, but worth it in my opinion. Good luck!