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jnunez1955 · 01-15-2011, 08:30 PM

Which one do you guys prefer?
Coupe
or
Truck?

please post some pictures of why which one sparks your interest more.

jnunez1955 · 01-15-2011, 08:56 PM

what are you talking about?

gunmetal blue · 01-15-2011, 09:02 PM

I like them all

jnunez1955 · 01-15-2011, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunmetal blue

I like them all

but if you had to choose.

Jason in TX · 01-15-2011, 10:39 PM

In that era, trucks were strictly work vehicles, unlike the urban cowboy status symbols of today. They didn't have bright work or any luxury amenities. The coupe was more of a vehicle that you could take to church on Sunday in your nice clothes. Also more comfort features. That's why I like the coupe a little bit more.

Disclaimer: I had to pick and explain why. I too like all the Model As!!!

CarlG · 01-16-2011, 05:40 AM

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When I began looking to buy a Model A, I narrowed my search down to only looking at 31s and further only coupes and pickups. The pickup won out when one that met my specs became available at the same time that my bank account matched the purchase price. I still hope to add a coupe to the fleet someday.

brum1 · 01-16-2011, 05:47 AM

Like the look of the coupe,always have

jnunez1955 · 01-16-2011, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlG

When I began looking to buy a Model A, I narrowed my search down to only looking at 31s and further only coupes and pickups. The pickup won out when one that met my specs became available at the same time that my bank account matched the purchase price. I still hope to add a coupe to the fleet someday.

im in the same predicament, i really want a coupe...but what all i can afford is a truck. I am too a fan of both...but i always wanted a coupe.
im in the dilemma on, whether i should buy the truck...or wait for a deal that might or might not come.

i was hoping to see some pictures that might help make up my mind.

Clydes 31 P/U · 01-16-2011, 09:27 AM

Like em all, But as someone pointed out coupes are more formal than trucks and that just isn't me, except once, (I'm driving, in a TUX

) Besides it's easier to haul large items home from the swaps in a truck. Clyde

TomW · 01-16-2011, 10:00 AM

I like them all - but the truck seems to get a bigger response from the younger crowd!

Jerry Parr WI · 01-16-2011, 10:21 AM

I have done a lot of traveling in my coupe. It has a big advantage when traveling that you are able to secure your luggage. The adjustable seat is also nice.

John Stone · 01-16-2011, 10:38 AM

I really like my pickup. Of course I got it in 1961 so it is part of the family. I have a canopy top and have used it for overnight camping trips. Since I don't own a modern pickup, it comes in handy if I need to haul something. Touring in it isn't too bad. Rear seat cushion is thin so I have a little more leg room. Touring car of choice is the 29 roadster. Can't see out of the business coupe. Later coupes have a quarter window.

Ice man · 01-16-2011, 10:43 AM

Had both, but the truck is just a bit better for me. Iceman

Gumpy · 01-16-2011, 10:52 AM

If I had a choice I would own a standard or deluxe roadster....any year....although my friend is looking for an"A" pickup to restore

Steve Plucker · 01-16-2011, 12:56 PM

If you want to get technical...Ford's 1929 Business Coupe with oval windows...IMO the best looking "coupe" Henry Ford made.

Pluck

John Stone · 01-16-2011, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Plucker

If you want to get technical...Ford's 1929 Business Coupe with oval windows...IMO the best looking "coupe" Henry Ford made.

Pluck

Unfortunatley, mine is an early 28.

redmodelt · 01-16-2011, 01:48 PM

I am 5 10, 160, my long legs get stuck between the door and steering wheel in the PU when I put my foot on the clutch (for sure 30-31 not sure about 29-29). I like the looks of the coupes so that that would be my vote.
On the subject of PU's, does anyone else use the term "cracker box cab" for the 28-29's?

kp · 01-16-2011, 02:06 PM

I have a 31 coupe ,but I would like to own a 31 4 door town car ,could haul pasengers and have more leg and head room.The large front seat in the 4 door appeals to me as really comfortable.

Steve Ciccalone · 01-16-2011, 03:04 PM

Coupes forever! 1928 Standard, 1928 Sport, 1929 Business and 1930 Standard.

wfritchen · 01-27-2011, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Ciccalone

Coupes forever! 1928 Standard, 1928 Sport, 1929 Business and 1930 Standard.

Steve, is that Sport Coupe "GunMetal Blue", or what is the color??
Thanks,
Walt

View Poll Results: Which do you like best
Truck	35	47.30%
Coupe	39	52.70%
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01-15-2011, 08:30 PM	#1
jnunez1955 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 60	Model A Coupe vs Truck thread Which one do you guys prefer? Coupe or Truck? please post some pictures of why which one sparks your interest more. Last edited by jnunez1955; 01-15-2011 at 08:57 PM.

01-15-2011, 08:56 PM	#2
jnunez1955 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 60	Re: Model A Coupe vs Trunk thread what are you talking about?

01-15-2011, 09:02 PM	#3
gunmetal blue Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Milford, Indiana Posts: 366	Re: Model A Coupe vs Truck thread I like them all

01-15-2011, 10:39 PM	#5
Jason in TX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ⓉⒺXⒶⓈ Posts: 2,047	Re: Model A Coupe vs Truck thread In that era, trucks were strictly work vehicles, unlike the urban cowboy status symbols of today. They didn't have bright work or any luxury amenities. The coupe was more of a vehicle that you could take to church on Sunday in your nice clothes. Also more comfort features. That's why I like the coupe a little bit more. Disclaimer: I had to pick and explain why. I too like all the Model As!!! __________________ -------------- Drive it like you know how to fix it! DMAFC / OILERS CC-MC

01-16-2011, 05:40 AM	#6
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Model A Coupe vs Truck thread Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) When I began looking to buy a Model A, I narrowed my search down to only looking at 31s and further only coupes and pickups. The pickup won out when one that met my specs became available at the same time that my bank account matched the purchase price. I still hope to add a coupe to the fleet someday.

01-16-2011, 05:47 AM	#7
brum1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Raynham, Mass. Posts: 583	Re: Model A Coupe vs Truck thread Like the look of the coupe,always have __________________ "no one knows more than everyone"

01-16-2011, 10:00 AM	#10
TomW Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SW Florida Posts: 135	Re: Model A Coupe vs Truck thread I like them all - but the truck seems to get a bigger response from the younger crowd!

01-16-2011, 10:21 AM	#11
Jerry Parr WI Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 619	Re: Model A Coupe vs Truck thread I have done a lot of traveling in my coupe. It has a big advantage when traveling that you are able to secure your luggage. The adjustable seat is also nice.

01-16-2011, 10:38 AM	#12
John Stone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 710	Re: Model A Coupe vs Truck thread I really like my pickup. Of course I got it in 1961 so it is part of the family. I have a canopy top and have used it for overnight camping trips. Since I don't own a modern pickup, it comes in handy if I need to haul something. Touring in it isn't too bad. Rear seat cushion is thin so I have a little more leg room. Touring car of choice is the 29 roadster. Can't see out of the business coupe. Later coupes have a quarter window.

01-16-2011, 10:43 AM	#13
Ice man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southern Pines, N.Carolina Posts: 210	Re: Model A Coupe vs Truck thread Had both, but the truck is just a bit better for me. Iceman

01-16-2011, 10:52 AM	#14
Gumpy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sf bay area Posts: 1,464	Re: Model A Coupe vs Truck thread If I had a choice I would own a standard or deluxe roadster....any year....although my friend is looking for an"A" pickup to restore

01-16-2011, 12:56 PM	#15
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Model A Coupe vs Truck thread If you want to get technical...Ford's 1929 Business Coupe with oval windows...IMO the best looking "coupe" Henry Ford made. Pluck

01-16-2011, 01:48 PM	#17
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Model A Coupe vs Truck thread I am 5 10, 160, my long legs get stuck between the door and steering wheel in the PU when I put my foot on the clutch (for sure 30-31 not sure about 29-29). I like the looks of the coupes so that that would be my vote. On the subject of PU's, does anyone else use the term "cracker box cab" for the 28-29's?

01-16-2011, 02:06 PM	#18
kp Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wimberley ,Tx. Posts: 232	Re: Model A Coupe vs Truck thread I have a 31 coupe ,but I would like to own a 31 4 door town car ,could haul pasengers and have more leg and head room.The large front seat in the 4 door appeals to me as really comfortable.