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46, 47, 48 Deluxe vs Super Deluxe
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ricklove |
03-16-2014 @ 6:16 AM
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Many thanks for the info guys!!! Mine seems to be a SD based on the additional minor stuff (2 front ash trays biggest clue). The VIN on the OR title provided (I don't have the car yet), shows B99A...., but this source ( http://www.classiccardatabase.com/specs.php?series=4680&year=1948&model=26232 ) shows the VIN should be 899A.... The dealer confirms that the VIN plate reads B99A...
This message was edited by ricklove on 3-16-14 @ 9:25 AM
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cliftford |
03-15-2014 @ 4:57 PM
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Welcome, Rick. Here's another subtle difference in the Deluxe and Super Deluxe: I have a 46 4 door in my boneyard, and the tail light housings do not have the chrome trim on the top. Instead they have a raised area with 5 parallel lines about 1/4" apart running length ways. Good luck with your project. Gene
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trjford8 |
03-15-2014 @ 3:36 PM
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Hello Rick and welcome to the site. I might suggest that you purchase the V-8 Club's 41-48 Ford Book. It's loaded with facts regarding these cars. Even though your car is a street rod it will help you a great deal and answer many of your questions.You can purchase the book on the front page of this site. For information the crank out vent windows were discontinued at the end of 1946 in the closed cars.
This message was edited by trjford8 on 3-15-14 @ 3:36 PM
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trjford8 |
03-15-2014 @ 3:35 PM
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Hello Rick and welcome to the site. I might suggest that you purchase the V-8 Club's 41-48 Ford Book. It's loaded with facts regarding these cars. Even though your car is a street rod it will help you a great deal and answer many of your questions.You can purchase the book on the front page of this site. For information the crank out vent windows were discontinued at the end of 1946 in the closed cars.
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ricklove |
03-15-2014 @ 3:13 PM
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Many thanks for the link. I'm still not sure what I have (awaiting transportation from Portland OR to Columbus MS). It has 2 ash trays in the front dash, but does not have the crank out handle for the vent windows. The hood says "Deluxe", but it was advertised as a "Super Deluxe" (it's a street rod now).
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Old Henry |
03-15-2014 @ 2:34 PM
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Here is a list of the differences: http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=126001
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ricklove |
03-15-2014 @ 1:34 PM
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Brand new member; just found your site & signed up a few minutes ago. In the process of buying a 48 2 dr sedan street rod and wondering how to tell difference between Deluxe and Super Deluxe. Many thanks for your assist!!
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