Pickup cab/bed dust shield A-878
 

Putting together a ‘29 CCPU for a friend who provided a dust shield (A-878) that I guess mounts on the frame or running board aprons between the cab and bed. Over the years I have owned three “A” pickups and worked on several. I’ve never seen one in place on a truck. Anyone got a photo or can describe proper placement?

Re: Pickup cab/bed dust shield A-878
 

Attached is a picture of the one on my early '31 RDPU and I believe it is correct/original for my vehicle. I am not sure about other years or closed cab bodies.

Charlie Stephens

Re: Pickup cab/bed dust shield A-878
 

It is my understanding that this panel is used on 30-31 models, not 28-29. There is really not a whole lot of clearance between the cab and the bed on my 28 pickup. Nothing like Charlie's picture above.

Re: Pickup cab/bed dust shield A-878
 

Looks like the earliest drawing date is September 1930.


Number: 78020
Name: PICKUP TO CAB FILLER PANEL
Pre: A
Suffix:
EI: 17464
Draw Type: PART
Draw Date: 1930-09-02

Re: Pickup cab/bed dust shield A-878
 

Not present on my March '29 Truck.


Joe K

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My pickup is a late '31 with the narrow bed. It did not have the dust shield when I bought the pickup. I since have obtained the dust shield, had it powder coated ready to put in. I have attempted to install it on several occasions, but gave up -- frustrated! It's just one puzzle that I can't figure out.

Re: Pickup cab/bed dust shield A-878
 

I put the shield on my 31 narrow bed and then put the bed on. Warning, with the dust shield on you can’t get to the front bed floor nuts without removing the bed. At least I haven’t been able to.

Re: Pickup cab/bed dust shield A-878
 

Another view:

Re: Pickup cab/bed dust shield A-878
 

Here's a picture Marco posted that may help.

Re: Pickup cab/bed dust shield A-878
 

My April 31 closed cab P/U came with one.

Re: Pickup cab/bed dust shield A-878
 

They are a bitch at best!