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Old 09-24-2013, 06:13 PM   #21
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its registered as a 31. I'm curious about the trunk, it sounds like the trunk is more popular then the rumble seat or is it the other way around
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Old 09-24-2013, 06:38 PM   #22
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its registered as a 31. I'm curious about the trunk, it sounds like the trunk is more popular then the rumble seat or is it the other way around
The splash aprons are 31 the radiator shell in a '30. While rumble seats are more popular thus more common. It seems that a lot of people don't use them as seats and are changing back to trunk for storage.
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Old 09-24-2013, 06:55 PM   #23
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its registered as a 31. I'm curious about the trunk, it sounds like the trunk is more popular then the rumble seat or is it the other way around
I changed the trunk to a rumble seat on my '32 roadster. I didn't use the rumble seat much and missed the trunk. If I had it to do over I would leave it a trunk.

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Old 09-24-2013, 08:10 PM   #24
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You might want to go to the swap meet down the hill in Devore Sunday.

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Old 09-24-2013, 08:25 PM   #25
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My daughter has my late '30 coupe & it has the 1-piece splash aprons which are correct for the car.
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Old 09-25-2013, 07:30 AM   #26
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Late 30 had one piece splash aprons and the round speedometer.
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Old 09-25-2013, 12:02 PM   #27
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thanks for the swap meet, i'm just up the hill from there so I will check it out.
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Old 09-25-2013, 01:44 PM   #28
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welcome to FB and good luck with your car.

you already purchased the car but have no idea of the value confuses me some.
usually people ask for an idea of value before the purchase
pics are a great help.
That depends on the sale price, no? If it was say $100, knowledge of the real value is irrelevant!
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Old 09-25-2013, 05:50 PM   #29
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I gave 500
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Old 09-25-2013, 06:34 PM   #30
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Old 09-25-2013, 06:40 PM   #31
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I thought they locked people up for stealing cars
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Old 09-25-2013, 07:10 PM   #32
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That's funny. Just thought I would shake things up. Lol. I do appreciate all the info
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Old 09-25-2013, 07:36 PM   #33
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Save the trunk. You'll be glad you did. Rumbles are dangerous in today's traffic, and seat belts are hard to install safely and aren't much help in any case. I would convert mine back to a trunk, but removing the cushions has given me almost as much space.
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Old 09-25-2013, 08:11 PM   #34
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the car is worth 250.00 you overpaid at 500.00.
next time ask before you buy

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Old 09-25-2013, 08:30 PM   #35
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Yeah, if it makes you feel any better, I'll pay your price paid plus give you an extra hundred for your troubles thus far. What say you?
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Old 09-25-2013, 11:53 PM   #36
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Thanks for the offer but I wanna play with it a little bit. I'm building a new shop and it will be a nice addition.
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Old 09-26-2013, 09:49 PM   #37
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WOW a guy over on the H.A.M.B. just bought one that looks alot like yours His name looks like yours too. He paid 6K.
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Old 09-27-2013, 10:59 AM   #38
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Yup that's me. I have been on the hamb for a few years. That's how I found this site. I knew you guys were into these old cars and thought I would get info from the experts
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Old 09-27-2013, 11:00 AM   #39
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Nice looking A.

Don't fret over what you paid besides that lady, being a widow, probably needs a few extra bucks so you helped her out at the same time that you got a nice Model A. Put that behind you and don't look back.

Now, time to clean it up, tweak it a bit, and have fun. Buy some books, maybe join a local Model A chapter if one is near you.

Also, from what I have been reading, the HAMB is a lot nastier place to post on over there seems like people are attacking each other a lot more than here. Stick with these guys!
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Old 09-27-2013, 11:18 AM   #40
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Paradise Valley Model A Ford Club of San Bernardino is having a swap meet this Sunday, just down the hill from you. It is by the I-215 freeway @ the Little League ball field. This Model A Club is the nearest club to your location. Come to the meet and get acquainted with the Model A people
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