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Question for Model A types regarding the "Ramblin' Wreck"

June 30 2009 at 7:52 PM

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I have been asked to build a model of Georgia Tech's mascot, the Ramblin' Wreck. This is a 1930 Ford Model A, reputed to be a cabriolet. My understanding of "cabriolet" is that the rear and upper door frame collapse with the top, such that it resembles a roadster with the top down, but the roll-up windows are still useable. The Wreck, however, appears to have the door and visor of a coupe:
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Not the fully collapsing top of a cabriolet:
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So, the question(s):
Is this a true cabriolet, or a mis-matched collection of parts?
Do I need to do battle on e-Bay for one of the apparently rare Monogram 7552 Cabriolet kits, or the even rarer Monogram PC71 5-in-1 super customizing kit; or, would I be better off starting with the less rare Monogram 7552 5-window coupe and scratch building the top with landau bars? Fortunately, this is one well photographed icon, so I have adequate references. Alternately, can anybody out there spot a brother a few left-over cabriolet parts, pretty please!

Phil

 
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