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Bolts · 09-11-2015, 03:05 PM

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.

Vic Piano · 09-11-2015, 03:14 PM

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.

Bruce Lancaster · 09-11-2015, 03:34 PM

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.

Bolts · 09-11-2015, 03:36 PM

Good Vic. You're right.
Thanks.

Bolts · 09-11-2015, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce Lancaster

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.

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

48 coupe · 09-11-2015, 04:26 PM

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

waterboychuck · 09-11-2015, 06:33 PM

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

MMB · 09-11-2015, 06:49 PM

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.

Marvin/TN · 09-11-2015, 08:48 PM

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

cmbrucew · 09-12-2015, 09:04 AM

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

34pickup · 09-12-2015, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmbrucew

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

Thats what I have always referred to them as.

09-11-2015, 03:05 PM	#1
Bolts Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 585	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. __________________ Nothing wrong with it except for the name on the front. Alex

09-11-2015, 03:14 PM	#2
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,612	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. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-11-2015, 03:34 PM	#3
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	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.

09-11-2015, 03:36 PM	#4
Bolts Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 585	Re: 48 coupe- sedan coupe vs coupe for 1948 Good Vic. You're right. Thanks. __________________ Nothing wrong with it except for the name on the front. Alex

09-11-2015, 06:33 PM	#7
waterboychuck Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nine Mile Falls,WA Posts: 900	Re: 48 coupe- sedan coupe vs coupe for 1948 I always heard that if it's a business coupe it has the short doors. __________________ The sign of a good craftsman is how well they cover up their mistakes.

09-11-2015, 06:49 PM	#8
MMB Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 56	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.

09-11-2015, 08:48 PM	#9
Marvin/TN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN area Posts: 832	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 Last edited by Marvin/TN; 09-11-2015 at 08:55 PM.

09-12-2015, 09:04 AM	#10
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,080	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 __________________ Works good Lasts long time