| sturgis 39 | -- 05-01-2010 @ 8:22 PM |
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DID THE 36 FORD HAVE A CHROME STOCK GRILL? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN OPERA COUPE AND A BUSINESS COUPE?
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| G Tosel | -- 05-01-2010 @ 8:32 PM |
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36 Deluxe Fords had a chrome grille, while Standard models were painted. 36 Ford Coupes were designated by 3 Window and 5 Window. Windshield does not count in this description. I believe the Opera Coupe and Business Coupe were after 1936. Hope this helps.
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| sturgis 39 | -- 05-01-2010 @ 9:14 PM |
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AGAIN- WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BUSINESS COUPE AND AN OPERA COUPE?
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| 40 Coupe | -- 05-02-2010 @ 8:32 AM |
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the Business Coupe is Fords name for a body Model and "Opera Coupe is a misnomer. The Business coupe had two small seats in the rear that folded down for use. Fords name for the SEAT was opera seat. So there really is no difference between the two, since they are the same, except, Ford did not make a "Opera Coupe".
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| wmsteed | -- 05-02-2010 @ 10:34 AM |
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I think that in the strict use of the term "business coupe", historicly, a business coupe does not have a back seat. The configuration of the body may be the same, however, in lieu of a rear seat (s) if they are of the jump seat type, the area to the rear of the front seat is devoid of anything except maybe a platform. In many of the business coupe models the fuel tank was relocated from the rear of the vehicle to a space under a platform behind the front seat. The filler neck is then in the panel to the rear of the right door. Another big difference between a true business coupe and a conventional coupe is the rear quarter windows. If the coupe has rear quarter windows that open, the business coupes quarter windows are generally fixed, e.g. they don't open. I think the terms business/opera coupes and suicide doors were bantered around by salesmen trying to enhance their sales ads. Bill 36 5 win delx cpe
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| sturgis 39 | -- 05-05-2010 @ 4:54 AM |
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Some of the 36 grills shown on e-bay are chrome back to the front edge of the side cover on the hood. Is this type of grill an aftermarket? Which grill is correct?
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| wmsteed | -- 05-05-2010 @ 9:17 AM |
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The grilles on DeLux '36 Fords were originally chrome with the flat portion between the grille and hood panel being painted body color. Standard grilles were always painted body color. Replacement grilles are usually all chrome or prime coated. To be correct, the chrome grille requires the painting of the side panels. People being people, and in an attempt to save money, when a Delux grille was replaced due to damage, one of two things happened. The sides of the grille were not painted to match the body, or... a painted grille was used, being painted silver, red and/or body color. Fifty plus years ago the norm was a caved in grille on many cars due to pushing your buddy's car to get his car started, and/or pushing the neighbors car out of a snow bank so you could both get to work. Jumper cables were unheard of and tow trucks were for those wealthy city people. Bill 36 5 win delx cpe
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