48 coupe- sedan coupe vs coupe for 1948
 

I'm a little confused about a 5 window coupe, business coupe, (plain old) coupe and sedan coupe for year 1948.
I assume what is referred to a 5 window coupe would be the business coupe, maybe and Super Deluxe Sedan Coupe would be the longer top coupe?
The reason I ask is on the La Barron-Bonney site they ask for the model as in sedan coupe or 5 window coupe.
Jeez I'm mixed up! Could someone set me straight on this?
Thanks.

Re: 48 coupe- sedan coupe vs coupe for 1948
 

I would suggest that you contact La Barron-Bonney and get the definition from them. That way there will be no guessing or getting the wrong kit.

Re: 48 coupe- sedan coupe vs coupe for 1948
 

There are two different coupe bodies...the sedan coupe type uses the wide door from the tudor and has a longer roof allowing a decent back seat. The other type uses the narrow door from the fordor and has a shorter roof that drops down more quickly than the other. Obviously all side panels and headliner are different, for starters.

Re: 48 coupe- sedan coupe vs coupe for 1948
 

Good Vic. You're right.
Thanks.

Re: 48 coupe- sedan coupe vs coupe for 1948
 

Thanks for the info Bruce. I didn't know the doors were used on the different models that way.

Re: 48 coupe- sedan coupe vs coupe for 1948
 

I always called mine a club coupe. and the short door one a business coupe.

Re: 48 coupe- sedan coupe vs coupe for 1948
 

I always heard that if it's a business coupe it has the short doors.

Re: 48 coupe- sedan coupe vs coupe for 1948
 

I don't believe LeBarron Bonney recognizes the "business coupe" moniker for the 41-48 series preferring "standard coupe". At least that was my experience with them.

Re: 48 coupe- sedan coupe vs coupe for 1948
 

Some call it a club coupe but correct name is Sedan Coupe actually I think the name is really a coupe sedan

Re: 48 coupe- sedan coupe vs coupe for 1948
 

I believe short door or long door would be the best all around description.
That should avoid any confusion.
Bruce

Re: 48 coupe- sedan coupe vs coupe for 1948
 

Thats what I have always referred to them as.