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Old 01-26-2026, 05:28 PM   #80
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Default Re: Some believe I've crossed over to the dark side. 39/40 vs. '36

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Originally Posted by nelsb01 View Post
I'm going to say that although they could have been dealer demonstrators, they may have just had the DeLuxe equipment option. Twin horns were also part of the DeLuxe package (at least in 1936 & 1937) And the 1937 looks like it may have twin wipers. I believe that the DeLuxe option was more popular on 1/2 ton commercial vehicles, but that doesn't mean that it wasn't available on bigger trucks also.

Anything to make a sale back then.
I don't recall the number of deluxe '36 sedan deliveries were built but do recall the number was minuscule. Perhaps one hundred or so...
I am betting the chrome windshield on mine was installed later in life.
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