model a ford head light bars
 

are there any difference between 1928 to 1931 head light bars if so what are they

Re: model a ford head light bars
 

The 1928-'29 & 1930-'31 headlight bars are not interchangeable because the geometry of the front fenders is significantly different.

Re: model a ford head light bars
 

Yes, the bends, radius, arch. I don’t know if one model will fit the other as the ends could have the same mounting angle? Looks like Bob answered it.

Re: model a ford head light bars
 

They are definitely different.

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Contrary to the above statements, our Aug. '28 coupe yard art has a '30-'31 headlight bar and it fits extremely well. The end mounting angles & length match the fenders very well. The only difference is the lights are 2"-3" lower.

Re: model a ford head light bars
 

the bar i have on my 30 mounts ok but there is a differance in the space between the head light mount. the left side is an inch futher away from center then right side any boby know why.

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My '31 CCPU came to me with a 28-29 headlight bar. It set the headlight buckets way too high. I have since remedied that with a correct '31 part. Will they fit? obviously, just don't look correct.

Re: model a ford head light bars
 

The Avatar (pix) came with a 30-31 light bar. It seemed to fit.

I replaced with the correct 28-29 version as soon at I found one at a flea market. I think then I paid $15 for it.

I can't say I saw a big difference in light position/location, but for me satisfaction was having the right part.

I do remember the fenders/braces did require some "tug & pull" to put the bolts through for the correct light bar, meaning to me it obviously had "settled" to the new dimensional part.

Joe K