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Old 11-23-2015, 12:58 PM   #1
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While browsing the net I came across what looks like a cut down coupe with a slant cowl. Usually when coupes are cut they don't get a top. Although it looks pretty good it's a shame they didn't just restore the original car.
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Old 11-23-2015, 06:40 PM   #2
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Interesting. I don't see any window handles.
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Old 11-23-2015, 07:28 PM   #3
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Looks like a late 31 S/W Cabriolet. Or a mix of a Victoria S/W Cowl and a Roadster rear section.

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Old 11-23-2015, 07:33 PM   #4
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Not a cabriolet ..its a home made job ,out a coupe ??
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Old 11-23-2015, 10:57 PM   #5
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I`m with Abone on this one, it is a cut down coupe.
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Old 11-24-2015, 01:07 AM   #6
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The back section is definitely a coupe or sport coupe. The panel in front of the rumble lid is a give away, too small for a roadster. Think of the 4 rubber bumpers where the back window rests. I noticed the missing window cranks and the top of the door being rounded off. I guess they eliminated the window so as not to interfere with the windshield post.
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Old 11-24-2015, 01:15 AM   #7
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The heater manifold is a waste, especially in Wisconsin and the harness oddly runs forward on the right side. It has a horn mounted next to a different junction box. The Whitney horn's probably a dummy.
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Old 11-24-2015, 03:12 AM   #8
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i am distracted by the fabric used on the seats and doors.
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i am distracted by the fabric used on the seats and doors.
Looks like they fell a bit short on door panel material for the right side top front.

The ad states:

"1930 Ford Model A completely restored!"

Way overpriced for a poorly done custom car.
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Old 11-24-2015, 07:42 PM   #10
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I must be too much of a curmudgeon, but I like the stock 19" wheels more than those 16"ers.
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Looks like a late 31 S/W Cabriolet. Or a mix of a Victoria S/W Cowl and a Roadster rear section.

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Oval speedometer = All S/W Model A's have a round speedometer.

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Old 11-24-2015, 10:31 PM   #12
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Yes I'd say your right. I didn't realize there were more pictures. So a modified Coupe Cowl and a Coupe rear body section and mystery doors. A lot of work to create this car.

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