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Huckster · 09-26-2012, 06:48 PM

To keep from hijacking another thread i thought i would start another thread.I know that Marco said that the deluxe tudor didn't come out until July 31.What were the differences between the deluxe and the standard?

RonC · 09-26-2012, 06:56 PM

colors, interior, cowl lights, dome light

Huckster · 09-26-2012, 06:59 PM

From what i can tell there were only 20,000 or so deluxe's made. does that sound about right?

Tom Wesenberg · 09-26-2012, 07:19 PM

The Delux Tudor had a more comfortable and larger bucket seat, which is also adjustable.

LukeDahlinger · 09-26-2012, 07:40 PM

Along with what everyone else added- Dome Light, Woodgraining, mohair interior, rear armrests(identical to Victoria & A400)

Arcieri · 09-26-2012, 08:08 PM

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Letter From Ford Motor Co. to Dealers June, 1931.

Marco Tahtaras · 09-26-2012, 08:59 PM

The biggest difference is the drivers side floor being equipped with seat tracks and seat adjuster for the sliding seat. The front seats are wider, curved back seats with the drivers seat even wider than the passenger seat. They are technically the same as Victorias (mostly steel back version) and the 400-A Convertible Sedan. I suspect the reason the letter states "Convertible Sedan" is the Tudor and 400-A have the same number of pleats.

Arcieri · 09-26-2012, 10:07 PM

Approximately 24,000 Deluxe Tudors were produced in 1931.
Also, the rear window shade was a silk-like material instead of standard cloth.

Ray

Arcieri · 09-26-2012, 10:36 PM

I almost forgot! They also had a stripe around the inside gas tank panel that matched the one on the outside of the car.

I am restoring one to enter fine point judging possibly in Lexington next year or more likely in Tacoma the following year so I should know these things!!

Ray

foxfire42 · 09-26-2012, 11:14 PM

What are the Toggle Grips listed in the Dealer Letter?

Arlen · 09-27-2012, 02:02 AM

Did it have the sunken rear seat floor like the A400 or just the flat board like the std Tudor?

jw hash · 09-27-2012, 08:29 AM

they had a flat rear floor like the standard tudor.

Jim.Morris2831 · 09-28-2012, 09:55 AM

The Deluxe 55-B also had carpeting and nicely pleated seat covering.

09-26-2012, 06:48 PM	#1
Huckster Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Greenville,Ohio Posts: 108	31 Deluxe Tudor differences To keep from hijacking another thread i thought i would start another thread.I know that Marco said that the deluxe tudor didn't come out until July 31.What were the differences between the deluxe and the standard? __________________ Dont get too excited.

09-26-2012, 06:56 PM	#2
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: 31 Deluxe Tudor differences colors, interior, cowl lights, dome light

09-26-2012, 06:59 PM	#3
Huckster Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Greenville,Ohio Posts: 108	Re: 31 Deluxe Tudor differences From what i can tell there were only 20,000 or so deluxe's made. does that sound about right? __________________ Dont get too excited.

09-26-2012, 07:19 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 31 Deluxe Tudor differences The Delux Tudor had a more comfortable and larger bucket seat, which is also adjustable.

09-26-2012, 07:40 PM	#5
LukeDahlinger BANNED Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 956	Re: 31 Deluxe Tudor differences Along with what everyone else added- Dome Light, Woodgraining, mohair interior, rear armrests(identical to Victoria & A400) __________________ Wanted- Feb. 1931 Parts Price List www.vintagefordfacts.blogspot.com

09-26-2012, 08:59 PM	#7
Marco Tahtaras Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,099	Re: 31 Deluxe Tudor differences The biggest difference is the drivers side floor being equipped with seat tracks and seat adjuster for the sliding seat. The front seats are wider, curved back seats with the drivers seat even wider than the passenger seat. They are technically the same as Victorias (mostly steel back version) and the 400-A Convertible Sedan. I suspect the reason the letter states "Convertible Sedan" is the Tudor and 400-A have the same number of pleats. __________________ http://www.abarnyard.com/

09-26-2012, 10:07 PM	#8
Arcieri Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakewood, Colorado Posts: 158	Re: 31 Deluxe Tudor differences Approximately 24,000 Deluxe Tudors were produced in 1931. Also, the rear window shade was a silk-like material instead of standard cloth. Ray

09-26-2012, 10:36 PM	#9
Arcieri Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakewood, Colorado Posts: 158	Re: 31 Deluxe Tudor differences I almost forgot! They also had a stripe around the inside gas tank panel that matched the one on the outside of the car. I am restoring one to enter fine point judging possibly in Lexington next year or more likely in Tacoma the following year so I should know these things!! Ray

09-26-2012, 11:14 PM	#10
foxfire42 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ and WA Posts: 764	Re: 31 Deluxe Tudor differences What are the Toggle Grips listed in the Dealer Letter?

09-27-2012, 02:02 AM	#11
Arlen Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 524	Re: 31 Deluxe Tudor differences Did it have the sunken rear seat floor like the A400 or just the flat board like the std Tudor? __________________ DMAFC

09-27-2012, 08:29 AM	#12
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: 31 Deluxe Tudor differences they had a flat rear floor like the standard tudor.

09-28-2012, 09:55 AM	#13
Jim.Morris2831 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 43	Re: 31 Deluxe Tudor differences The Deluxe 55-B also had carpeting and nicely pleated seat covering. __________________ *Jim*