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Roadster62 · 05-19-2013, 08:07 AM

Just picked up an early 1928 Fordor Cowl,(NOT real early with the cowl vent) it has the oval cutout for the early left side parking beake lever. Has anyone researched how long it took Ford to use up these toeboard pieces and make them without the oval hole? When did the switch to the common center mount brake take place? Just wondering. Bob

Phil · 05-19-2013, 08:57 AM

Ford used the sub rail with the hole for a long time with a plate screwed down to cover the unused hole.

Steve Wastler · 05-19-2013, 09:08 AM

My July/aug 28 fordor has the hole with cover plate in place

Steve Plucker · 05-19-2013, 09:11 AM

My Feb/March 1929 Tudor does not have the plate.

So maybe sometime between July/Aug 1928 and Feb/March 1929.....

According to the MARC/MAFCA Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards (which every Model A/AA owner should have), Page 7-1, Revised 2011 (Area 7...Brake System): The changeover to the separate emergency brake system was implemented in some Ford branches begining in April 1928. The transition was not completed until June 1928. The early brake system was not pahased out on some commercial vehicles until early 1929.

Pluck

Pluck

Rowdy · 05-19-2013, 12:24 PM

I have seen the cover plate as late as Feb. 29. Rod

Tom Wesenberg · 05-20-2013, 04:17 PM

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My 9-27-28 has the plate coved hole for the left hand brake.
The center mounted brake was introduced about May 1928.

pooch · 05-20-2013, 06:02 PM

My june 28 phaeton has the old handbrake, so must be one of the last according to Pluck's info..

05-19-2013, 08:07 AM	#1
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,449	1928 LEFT Side Parking Brake Question Just picked up an early 1928 Fordor Cowl,(NOT real early with the cowl vent) it has the oval cutout for the early left side parking beake lever. Has anyone researched how long it took Ford to use up these toeboard pieces and make them without the oval hole? When did the switch to the common center mount brake take place? Just wondering. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

05-19-2013, 08:57 AM	#2
Phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bethany, Ok Posts: 384	Re: 1928 LEFT Side Parking Brake Question Ford used the sub rail with the hole for a long time with a plate screwed down to cover the unused hole.

05-19-2013, 09:08 AM	#3
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: 1928 LEFT Side Parking Brake Question My July/aug 28 fordor has the hole with cover plate in place

05-19-2013, 09:11 AM	#4
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: 1928 LEFT Side Parking Brake Question My Feb/March 1929 Tudor does not have the plate. So maybe sometime between July/Aug 1928 and Feb/March 1929..... According to the MARC/MAFCA Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards (which every Model A/AA owner should have), Page 7-1, Revised 2011 (Area 7...Brake System): The changeover to the separate emergency brake system was implemented in some Ford branches begining in April 1928. The transition was not completed until June 1928. The early brake system was not pahased out on some commercial vehicles until early 1929. Pluck Pluck Last edited by Steve Plucker; 05-19-2013 at 09:18 AM.

05-19-2013, 12:24 PM	#5
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: 1928 LEFT Side Parking Brake Question I have seen the cover plate as late as Feb. 29. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

05-20-2013, 04:17 PM	#6
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 1928 LEFT Side Parking Brake Question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My 9-27-28 has the plate coved hole for the left hand brake. The center mounted brake was introduced about May 1928.

05-20-2013, 06:02 PM	#7
pooch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Coast NSW Australia Posts: 2,596	Re: 1928 LEFT Side Parking Brake Question My june 28 phaeton has the old handbrake, so must be one of the last according to Pluck's info..