Update on division window in 1936 sedan

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Here’s a summary of the feedback I got about the unusual limo-style window in my parents’ 1936 model 1601 7-passenger sedan.

I’m told the division window is a custom feature, but otherwise the car looks factory standard. What I mistakenly assumed was a leather roof is actually the standard fabric covering. The window (now discolored) is shown in photos below.

Seems the likely scenario for how the division window got there is: The factory produced a standard 7-passenger sedan and sent it to the dealer. A prospective customer came looking for an enclosed drive limousine, which the dealer evidently didn’t have in stock. Striving to make the sale and give the customer what he wanted, the dealer arranged for a custom body shop to install the division window.

Fast forward to today… still no watertight evidence about the dealer, the body shop or the customer yet. I’ll keep searching. Thanks for everyone’s help so far.

Safe travels to Buffalo — Jennifer

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another photo

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While your conclusion is possible, I think there may be a more likely answer. Before I comment on what I think is a more likely sanireo it would be helpful to have more photos and information. If you could send me some more photos to my direct email I would be very greatful. I would also like the engine, chassis, and body numbers as well as several shots of the dash board. Also, and idea of the general area the car was delivered new? Thanks, Ed. [email protected]

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Jennifer,

Ed is a whiz, so send him the pics and he will likely produce magic for you.

That stated, the PAMCC would do for you whatever you wished in making a car, so taking a 7-passenger sedan and turning it into a EDL would not have been a problem.

In those days, if the car was already made, they might have just shipped it back to Buffalo for the work, which is not really that far from Philadelphia.

I trust that we will all have the pleasure of meeting you in Buffalo in two weeks.

Keep up the investigation, because owning a “Family Car” is a charm.

Ask the man who owns one (HA on you Packard!).

I do, as do a few other PAS Gents and Ladies.

Peter

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Thanks Ed and Peter for your comments. Knowing how the division window got there is obviously central to the car’s story. My brain has been seesawing back and forth for a couple months between custom body shop versus factory installation. –Jennifer

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