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Charles Reese · 08-15-2016, 10:51 AM

By now I should know this, but don’t!

My Parts Price List (7-1-’31) has a table of “Body Models.”
Of particular interest to me: I note that the "Commercial" list shows Body Model “76-A Open Cab” and a “78-A Pickup”. So how do I properly refer to my January ‘28 ‘Open Cab Pickup” (early longer bed)?

Sorry ... it's too hot outside to play in the garage, so am doing some research

Bob C · 08-15-2016, 11:13 AM

76-A is the cab, 78-A is the bed.

Bob

Charles Reese · 08-15-2016, 11:18 AM

That was my understanding. So, would I label mine a "76A/78A"?
For example, I want to put a sign on the windshield during a local car show ... trying to help inform the public about the vehicle. I know it's nit-picking, but would like to do my part to pass along our hobby.

C26Pinelake · 08-15-2016, 12:14 PM

[BNobody will care except you. Leave the number(s) off. Wayne[/B]

Chuck Sea/Tac · 08-15-2016, 07:16 PM

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From Henry's lady, all the "standard" pick ups, open and closed used the same bed. In 31 they had More choices and changes. So in your case every 28 pu had the same bed 78A

Keith True · 08-15-2016, 07:26 PM

Charles,do you have that bed that rides on the subrails that extend out from under the cab?The one that is all by itself and almost no parts fit?

08-15-2016, 10:51 AM	#1
Charles Reese Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 882	Body Model Nomenclature By now I should know this, but don’t! My Parts Price List (7-1-’31) has a table of “Body Models.” Of particular interest to me: I note that the "Commercial" list shows Body Model “76-A Open Cab” and a “78-A Pickup”. So how do I properly refer to my January ‘28 ‘Open Cab Pickup” (early longer bed)? Sorry ... it's too hot outside to play in the garage, so am doing some research

08-15-2016, 11:13 AM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,360	Re: Body Model Nomenclature 76-A is the cab, 78-A is the bed. Bob

08-15-2016, 11:18 AM	#3
Charles Reese Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 882	Re: Body Model Nomenclature That was my understanding. So, would I label mine a "76A/78A"? For example, I want to put a sign on the windshield during a local car show ... trying to help inform the public about the vehicle. I know it's nit-picking, but would like to do my part to pass along our hobby.

08-15-2016, 12:14 PM	#4
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Body Model Nomenclature [BNobody will care except you. Leave the number(s) off. Wayne[/B]

08-15-2016, 07:16 PM	#5
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,411	Re: Body Model Nomenclature Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) From Henry's lady, all the "standard" pick ups, open and closed used the same bed. In 31 they had More choices and changes. So in your case every 28 pu had the same bed 78A

08-15-2016, 07:26 PM	#6
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 3,423	Re: Body Model Nomenclature Charles,do you have that bed that rides on the subrails that extend out from under the cab?The one that is all by itself and almost no parts fit?