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Charles Reese · 05-21-2016, 09:12 AM

In my quest to find original running board splash aprons for my early 28 model A Ford I have come across with two sets of original aprons (see photos). Unfortunately, neither set is correct for my vehicle.

The aprons in light gray primer are 57 inches long and will only need final sanding and paint. The other aprons (reddish primer, not rust) will need only minor metal work and finishing.

Can someone please help me identify the vehicle/year they fit, and value, so I can advertise them appropriately?

wrndln · 05-21-2016, 09:27 AM

Charles, the gray set is probably for an AA truck or some kind of specialty vehicle. The splash aprons don't have the back flange to mount the front of the rear fenders. Can you tell if the back part looks factory finished or someone cut them off? As far as the other aprons, they look close to what early aprons are without the emergency brake hump, but they don't have the usual cutouts for the rivets on top of the frame. I am not real knowledgeable about early 28 items, as my 28's are later vehicles.
Rusty Nelson

Charles Reese · 05-21-2016, 09:44 AM

i'm comfortable the 'gray primer' set has not been cut off ( i think the taper would have been different) and is likely for an AA but not sure which year/style.

i 'suspect' the 'reddish' set is for a late "T" (26-27?), but am seeking guidance so i advertise them and maybe sell/swap them to someone who can use for their restoration.

Gary Karr · 05-21-2016, 11:17 AM

As far as I can see by the pictures, the orange aprons are late Model T. Look at how few holes they have to bolt to the front fenders and how short the distance is to connect to the fenders. The aprons in primer are AA. You need the early style with the cut out for the left brake. The cutout is on both left and right sides. The earliest aprons had three screw holes for the rear hood latch as all three screws went through the bracket attached to the frame. The second style had two holes as the middle screw of the rear hood latch was secured into the square nut within the wood block under the hood sill. You will have to look at the rear hood latch brackets on your frame to determine which is correct for your vehicle.

Charles Reese · 05-22-2016, 11:43 AM

thanks for the info ...

i have a nos set (3 hole) on my restoration.

the ones i posted are extras i picked up along the journey before i had done proper research

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they are taking up valuable garage space and i suspect someone out there would be interested in these original items.

Mac_4 · 05-21-2016, 12:31 PM

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Look a lot like 31 Ford Model A aprons. Don't know fire sure though. Sorry.

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05-21-2016, 09:27 AM	#2
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,300	Re: Running Board Aprons Charles, the gray set is probably for an AA truck or some kind of specialty vehicle. The splash aprons don't have the back flange to mount the front of the rear fenders. Can you tell if the back part looks factory finished or someone cut them off? As far as the other aprons, they look close to what early aprons are without the emergency brake hump, but they don't have the usual cutouts for the rivets on top of the frame. I am not real knowledgeable about early 28 items, as my 28's are later vehicles. Rusty Nelson

05-21-2016, 09:44 AM	#3
Charles Reese Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 882	Re: Running Board Aprons i'm comfortable the 'gray primer' set has not been cut off ( i think the taper would have been different) and is likely for an AA but not sure which year/style. i 'suspect' the 'reddish' set is for a late "T" (26-27?), but am seeking guidance so i advertise them and maybe sell/swap them to someone who can use for their restoration. Last edited by Charles Reese; 05-21-2016 at 10:32 AM.

05-21-2016, 11:17 AM	#4
Gary Karr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,517	Re: Running Board Aprons As far as I can see by the pictures, the orange aprons are late Model T. Look at how few holes they have to bolt to the front fenders and how short the distance is to connect to the fenders. The aprons in primer are AA. You need the early style with the cut out for the left brake. The cutout is on both left and right sides. The earliest aprons had three screw holes for the rear hood latch as all three screws went through the bracket attached to the frame. The second style had two holes as the middle screw of the rear hood latch was secured into the square nut within the wood block under the hood sill. You will have to look at the rear hood latch brackets on your frame to determine which is correct for your vehicle.

05-22-2016, 11:43 AM	#5
Charles Reese Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 882	Re: Running Board Aprons thanks for the info ... i have a nos set (3 hole) on my restoration. the ones i posted are extras i picked up along the journey before i had done proper research. they are taking up valuable garage space and i suspect someone out there would be interested in these original items.

05-21-2016, 12:31 PM	#6
Mac_4 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 23	Re: Running Board Aprons Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Look a lot like 31 Ford Model A aprons. Don't know fire sure though. Sorry. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk