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My dad has given me his supposedly 1929 Model A pickup. I have some
question as to weather it is actually a 1929 or 1930 model. Can someone
help me determine what model year it actually is? Dad said that some parts
(headlights) are from a model A. The color is red, and looking inside the
dash and other places, it appears to have originally been red. That would
make it a post September 1930 model. The speedometer has a white pointer,
which indicates a 1930 model (from what I've been able to find out). Any
one got any suggestions? I bought all the materials to replace the 1929 top
(which was distroyed my the moving company when I had it shipped out west),
but don't dare start the project until I can verify the year.
Thanks
maineiac
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Orrin Iseminger
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Sat Mar 26, 2005 4:29 am Post subject:
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On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 11:49:06 -0800, "Newsgroups" <sbragg@ccis.com>
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| Quote: | My dad has given me his supposedly 1929 Model A pickup. I have some
question as to weather it is actually a 1929 or 1930 model. Can someone
help me determine what model year it actually is? Dad said that some parts
(headlights) are from a model A. The color is red, and looking inside the
dash and other places, it appears to have originally been red. That would
make it a post September 1930 model. The speedometer has a white pointer,
which indicates a 1930 model (from what I've been able to find out). Any
one got any suggestions? I bought all the materials to replace the 1929 top
(which was distroyed my the moving company when I had it shipped out west),
but don't dare start the project until I can verify the year.
Thanks
maineiac
The difference between a '29 and '30 Model A pickup is a no-brainer. |
The '28 and '29 model cabs were squarish. The rear panel was entirely
flat clear up to the roof line, except for reinforcing ribs. In
fact, the thing was so squarish as to get the moniker "telephone
booth" cab.
The '30 and '31 cabs had rounded contours between the roof and the
sides and the back of the cab.
The radiator on the '30 and '31 was taller and had a bayonet type of
filler cap. The '28 and '29 had screw-on caps. The same can be said
about the gasoline filler caps.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Orrin |
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Larry
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Sat Mar 26, 2005 8:43 pm Post subject:
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Also, the 1928-1929 A's had 21" wheels, while the 1930-1931 wheels were 19".
Larry
Orrin Iseminger wrote:
| Quote: | On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 11:49:06 -0800, "Newsgroups" <sbragg@ccis.com
wrote:
My dad has given me his supposedly 1929 Model A pickup. I have some
question as to weather it is actually a 1929 or 1930 model. Can someone
help me determine what model year it actually is? Dad said that some parts
(headlights) are from a model A. The color is red, and looking inside the
dash and other places, it appears to have originally been red. That would
make it a post September 1930 model. The speedometer has a white pointer,
which indicates a 1930 model (from what I've been able to find out). Any
one got any suggestions? I bought all the materials to replace the 1929 top
(which was distroyed my the moving company when I had it shipped out west),
but don't dare start the project until I can verify the year.
Thanks
maineiac
The difference between a '29 and '30 Model A pickup is a no-brainer.
The '28 and '29 model cabs were squarish. The rear panel was entirely
flat clear up to the roof line, except for reinforcing ribs. In
fact, the thing was so squarish as to get the moniker "telephone
booth" cab.
The '30 and '31 cabs had rounded contours between the roof and the
sides and the back of the cab.
The radiator on the '30 and '31 was taller and had a bayonet type of
filler cap. The '28 and '29 had screw-on caps. The same can be said
about the gasoline filler caps.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Orrin
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Orrin Iseminger
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Mon Mar 28, 2005 5:41 am Post subject:
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You are correct, Larry; however, wheel sizes are not proof positive.
When we were kids we had a '29 tudor equipped with 19" wheels. An
earlier owner must have had their reasons...
Best regards,
Orrin
On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 15:43:29 GMT, Larry <k-12@dontspamme.att.net>
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| Quote: | Also, the 1928-1929 A's had 21" wheels, while the 1930-1931 wheels were 19".
Larry
Orrin Iseminger wrote:
On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 11:49:06 -0800, "Newsgroups" <sbragg@ccis.com
wrote:
My dad has given me his supposedly 1929 Model A pickup. I have some
question as to weather it is actually a 1929 or 1930 model. Can someone
help me determine what model year it actually is? Dad said that some parts
(headlights) are from a model A. The color is red, and looking inside the
dash and other places, it appears to have originally been red. That would
make it a post September 1930 model. The speedometer has a white pointer,
which indicates a 1930 model (from what I've been able to find out). Any
one got any suggestions? I bought all the materials to replace the 1929 top
(which was distroyed my the moving company when I had it shipped out west),
but don't dare start the project until I can verify the year.
Thanks
maineiac
The difference between a '29 and '30 Model A pickup is a no-brainer.
The '28 and '29 model cabs were squarish. The rear panel was entirely
flat clear up to the roof line, except for reinforcing ribs. In
fact, the thing was so squarish as to get the moniker "telephone
booth" cab.
The '30 and '31 cabs had rounded contours between the roof and the
sides and the back of the cab.
The radiator on the '30 and '31 was taller and had a bayonet type of
filler cap. The '28 and '29 had screw-on caps. The same can be said
about the gasoline filler caps.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Orrin
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lab~rat
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Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:56 pm Post subject:
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On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 11:49:06 -0800, "Newsgroups" <sbragg@ccis.com>
puked:
| Quote: | My dad has given me his supposedly 1929 Model A pickup. I have some
question as to weather it is actually a 1929 or 1930 model. Can someone
help me determine what model year it actually is? Dad said that some parts
(headlights) are from a model A. The color is red, and looking inside the
dash and other places, it appears to have originally been red. That would
make it a post September 1930 model. The speedometer has a white pointer,
which indicates a 1930 model (from what I've been able to find out). Any
one got any suggestions? I bought all the materials to replace the 1929 top
(which was distroyed my the moving company when I had it shipped out west),
but don't dare start the project until I can verify the year.
Thanks
maineiac
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Isn't the center bottom dial in the dash cluster oval in a '29 and
round in a '30?
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fasteddy
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Sun Apr 17, 2005 3:49 am Post subject:
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"lab~rat" <chase@cheese.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 11:49:06 -0800, "Newsgroups" <sbragg@ccis.com
puked:
My dad has given me his supposedly 1929 Model A pickup. I have some
question as to weather it is actually a 1929 or 1930 model. Can someone
help me determine what model year it actually is? Dad said that some
parts
(headlights) are from a model A. The color is red, and looking inside
the
dash and other places, it appears to have originally been red. That
would
make it a post September 1930 model. The speedometer has a white
pointer,
which indicates a 1930 model (from what I've been able to find out). Any
one got any suggestions? I bought all the materials to replace the 1929
top
(which was distroyed my the moving company when I had it shipped out
west),
but don't dare start the project until I can verify the year.
Thanks
maineiac
Isn't the center bottom dial in the dash cluster oval in a '29 and
round in a '30?
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After Mar of 30. The dash cluster became round. Henry had to use up to
old parts.
Ed F.
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Rufus T. Firefly
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Mon Apr 18, 2005 2:50 am Post subject:
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The simplest way to visually distinguish a 28 / 29 from a 30 / 31 is the
shape of the cowl sides in front of the doors. The 28 and 29 have narrower
cowl that meets the door posts with an almost squarish bead running from the
lower edge of the windhshield to the bottom of the cowl sides in a graceful
curve to the front of the vehicle. The 30 and 31 A's have a slightly wider
cowl that meets the door posts in a very smooth flow, much like a 32 Ford
and the squarish bead is not there.
The A was one of the first old cars that the home restorer was offered a
wealth of info and repro parts and since a lot of the bolt on items
interchanged from 28 thru 31 it isn't unusualy to find a car or truck with
mixed year parts installed. A favorite swap was to use the 29 inch wheels
in place of the 28's as the slightly taller tire made the car a little bit
faster.
Hope this helps you.
Mike
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Mike....................................................
"Opportunities are spawned from crisis"
"Newsgroups" <sbragg@ccis.com> wrote in message
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My dad has given me his supposedly 1929 Model A pickup. I have some
question as to weather it is actually a 1929 or 1930 model. Can someone
help me determine what model year it actually is? Dad said that some parts
(headlights) are from a model A. The color is red, and looking inside the
dash and other places, it appears to have originally been red. That would
make it a post September 1930 model. The speedometer has a white pointer,
which indicates a 1930 model (from what I've been able to find out). Any
one got any suggestions? I bought all the materials to replace the 1929 top
(which was distroyed my the moving company when I had it shipped out west),
but don't dare start the project until I can verify the year.
Thanks
maineiac |
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Newsgroups
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Sun Apr 24, 2005 7:50 am Post subject:
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Thanks for the info, it looks like it is a '29, it's just got a lot of parts
from other years. I really appreate the help.
"Rufus T. Firefly" <RufusT@hknet.org> wrote in message
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| Quote: | The simplest way to visually distinguish a 28 / 29 from a 30 / 31 is the
shape of the cowl sides in front of the doors. The 28 and 29 have
narrower
cowl that meets the door posts with an almost squarish bead running from
the
lower edge of the windhshield to the bottom of the cowl sides in a
graceful
curve to the front of the vehicle. The 30 and 31 A's have a slightly
wider
cowl that meets the door posts in a very smooth flow, much like a 32 Ford
and the squarish bead is not there.
The A was one of the first old cars that the home restorer was offered a
wealth of info and repro parts and since a lot of the bolt on items
interchanged from 28 thru 31 it isn't unusualy to find a car or truck with
mixed year parts installed. A favorite swap was to use the 29 inch wheels
in place of the 28's as the slightly taller tire made the car a little bit
faster.
Hope this helps you.
Mike
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Mike....................................................
"Opportunities are spawned from crisis"
"Newsgroups" <sbragg@ccis.com> wrote in message
news:voydnTpv5uGy9tnfRVn-jA@ccis.com...
My dad has given me his supposedly 1929 Model A pickup. I have some
question as to weather it is actually a 1929 or 1930 model. Can someone
help me determine what model year it actually is? Dad said that some
parts
(headlights) are from a model A. The color is red, and looking inside the
dash and other places, it appears to have originally been red. That would
make it a post September 1930 model. The speedometer has a white pointer,
which indicates a 1930 model (from what I've been able to find out). Any
one got any suggestions? I bought all the materials to replace the 1929
top
(which was distroyed my the moving company when I had it shipped out
west),
but don't dare start the project until I can verify the year.
Thanks
maineiac
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