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The car does have a "NK" (Norfolk, VA. plant) body stamp, so it doesn't appear to have gone too far from home during its life! Engine build date is June 2nd, '31, so would late '31 assembly be probable?
 
Joop said:
"The heater door is not original even if the hole for it is. Why was the heater manifold replaced with an obviously well used standard manifold? "

I have an original Coupe and it has the dealer? installed heather door and car came with late manifold and heather manifold was in the trunk.


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I agree these were dealer installed not factory. The door is not an original. It is a later accessory door probably from the 60's.
 
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Real550A .........................
What a beautiful car !
It gets me that some people think that every single part should be the original part after 80 years !
Keep it as it is. Don't paint a thing. Treat that rust with GIBBS OIL.
Thanks for posting !
MIKE :)
 
It's not that we think it should, it's that he says it is and it isn't. Just trying to keep him from being embarrassed in a public area. Some people are not as gentle with their comments as most here.
 
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I was posting them after James Rogers Remark about the heater door in the Real550A
Coupe
 
Joop said:
I was posting them after James Rogers Remark about the heater door in the Real550A
Coupe
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Joop, I agreed the dealers installed heater doors and manifolds but they were not installed at the factory. Your door is a dealer install but the one in reals coupe is aftermarket and not like yours.
 
I find it a little odd that if it was billed as a truly original, low mileage car that the coil, radiator hoses and fan belt have all been replaced. Rubber tips were put on the coil wire ends, the entire exhaust system was replaced, the finish on the fender bolts looks cad instead of raven and the intake manifold looks black. Seems like quite a few thing have been altered in some way.
 
I'm learning through all of your comments that this might not be as original as the
third owner represented. As I said in an earlier post, I'm not an originality expert, so
I did rely somewhat on what I was told. As far as coil/wire, hoses, muffler, etc., I would expect on an 81 year old car that some of the expendable parts would be replaced. I do appreciate your input to establish exactly what I have here.
 
31Tudor said:
I find it a little odd that if it was billed as a truly original, low mileage car that the coil, radiator hoses and fan belt have all been replaced. Rubber tips were put on the coil wire ends, the entire exhaust system was replaced, the finish on the fender bolts looks cad instead of raven and the intake manifold looks black. Seems like quite a few thing have been altered in some way.
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There's several factory pictures in DeAngelis' book with both cad and raven finish bolts on the fenders.
 
"There's several factory pictures in DeAngelis' book with both cad and raven finish bolts on the fenders"

True, but I think you will find that cad was 28-29 and raven finish was 31. In my opinion an unmolested car would not have had the fender hardware changed.
 
After seeing all the photos,I am pretty sure its a 60,s or early 70,s resto.A lot ofearly restos start to look like low mile originals after that length of time.In reality,some would say that its due to be restored again!Never the less,its a very nice car.
 
From the photos, the fasteners themselves do not appear to be original as 31Tudor stated. They aren't the thick headed style Ford used.

Mike, can you post some larger photos? That would help show us things and can give you a better opinion.

I'm not an original upholstery expert, but as I stated previously the kick panels do not look original. I'm willing to bet the seat covers and door panels have been changed too. Lift up the seat cushion when you get a chance and see if there's any evidence of foam padding.
 
real550A said:
I'm learning through all of your comments that this might not be as original as the
third owner represented. As I said in an earlier post, I'm not an originality expert, so
I did rely somewhat on what I was told. As far as coil/wire, hoses, muffler, etc., I would expect on an 81 year old car that some of the expendable parts would be replaced. I do appreciate your input to establish exactly what I have here.
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I have a late 1931 Coupe that was restored in the 60's, but over the years has been subjected to some less than optimum storage conditions and it could almost pass as a twin to this car. Paint slightly deteriorated, cad plating a little dull, etc... Not trying to burst your bubble but I think a lot of guys here have hit the nail on the head. I think you're going to find this is most likely an older restoration that was driven and enjoyed. The wear on the brake pedal alone is enough to tell the tale. Regardless, its still a great looking car that should provide you with a lot of enjoyment!


Deron
 
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