Re: 1930 Roadster - Deluxe Vs Standard

Re: 1930 Roadster - Deluxe Vs Standard - differences

Posted by Mike Flanagan on October 19, 1997 at 02:18:47

In Reply to: 1930 Roadster - Deluxe Vs Standard - differences
posted by Roger Morrow on October 18, 1997 at 19:54:40

To answer your first question the only differences in the Deluxe and Standard Roadster are in additions to the basic. No difference in the platform around which it is built.
To answer your question as to why to restore a Standard I would respond because there were Standard Roadsters as well as Deluxe Roadsters. Different cars that filled different niches in the buying public and neither deserves any more attention than the other. Were I stumble upon a Standard Roadster i would "restore" the car to it's original condition not turn it into something it wasn't. History records all the models and we "restorers" should recognize the history.
That's why I'm so irrigated over not being able to find top material for my '31 Sport Coupe that is close to original. Canvas is what is available but canvas wasn't offered in'31. I hate it when that happens.
God speed under 50.
The Model A Fool.
: I'm currently looking at purchasing a '31 Roadster and being new to the hobby, have found only one basic difference between the Deluxe and Standard versions, that being the height of the windshield stanchions.
: If I'm able to pick up a Roadster, say it is a Standard, is it merely a matter of changing the stanchions and then putting in the Deluxe accessories (i.e.: upgraded seats, top, etc. ) or is there something in the actual body / frame / engine make up that a person should be aware of.
: In other words, if it's just a matter of replacing the stanchions, why do a restoration to the Standard level?
: Thanks !!

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Deluxe vs. Standard Rick Black October 19, 1997 at 10:38:43(0)

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