Is this a 1930 Model A Sedan?

[trulyvintage]

What have I got here

I have been told it is a 1930 Model A Sedan


Jim

[Dennis Pereira]

I think you have a 1929 by what I see.

[bobpo]

I agree with the '29. The speedometer, the hood and the radiator shell kinda say '29 (I think) I have a '30 coupe.

[Gerard]

Steering box / wheel 1930 / 31 ??????

[Jim Parker Toronto]

The other 3 wheels are 29... Another car with that hole in the dash rail for a switch!

[LukeDahlinger]

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My guess is 1928. Note the Drum tail light bracket and lack of hump in the splash aprons. The starter appears to be a 28-29 piece as well. The water return pipe is a piece used with the Powerhouse generator, indicative of a '28 motor, but then again this may have been changed at some point.

The steering column is a later 30-31 2 tooth unit.

Look for a date stamped on the left side of the firewall right above the flange. While the motor may have been changed, look for number and that may give another clue.

[trulyvintage]

Thanks you guys ....

Nothing beats experience & Fordbarn is the place
where that experience can be found


Jim

[J Franklin]

Junk yards did good business in the 1930's so people changed out lots of parts to keep on the road. The 30's steering was what we would call an e-z steer mod today.

[LukeDahlinger]

Originally Posted by trulyvintage

Thanks you guys ....

Nothing beats experience & Fordbarn is the place
where that experience can be found


Jim

If you can post some more detailed pics, I for one would like to see them! Underside, a close up of the "poor four" (that's classic) and one of the shifter assembly. Is the brake handle on the shifter or is it to the left by the kick panel?

BTW- great avatar, I really like those early 40s COE trucks.

[Tom Wesenberg]

You have a 1928 or early 1929 Tudor that has a 1930-1 steering wheel, left front wheel, and water outlet, along with later headlights.

The forged taillight bracket mounted to the body means you should have a drum taillight.

The steering also has the dash mounted 1931 steering bracket.

The generator and fan are post Model A. The water pump packing nut is 1930-1, and I'd guess the car came with a bayonet style dipstick, rather than the later loop style.

That looks like it is a good car to restore, as I don't see any large rust holes, and the missing parts are fairly easy to find. Of course another plus is the minimal wood in the Tudor. What is the car's future?

[Deluxe Delivery Don]

To continue on from were Tom wrote about, what year does the Title say or do you not have a title?

[trulyvintage]

So the consensus seems to be it is a 1928 Tudor?
No title - I will check the firewall tomorrow
Maybe take more pictures

I think I may put it up for sale


Jim

[Pickupman]

Hi, Nice car! Your car is an early 1929. The crank hole is the bell shaped for 1929. Rear tail light mount on the body is for 1928 to early 1929.

[John Butts in CT]

For what it's worth... I'll cast my vote with Luke, Tom, et al. It started as a '28 but has later mechanical additions. As the owner of a late '31 that about exhausts my knowledge!

Happy New Year, everyone.

JWB

[LukeDahlinger]

I just noticed the '28 style brake shafts in the front- the tapered style, these were phased out in late '28.

[trulyvintage]

I have put this up for sale if anyone has an interest

@ https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24721

I am on my way to deliver a 58' Ford Wagon to Idaho
then to Washington to pick up a vehicle headed to Missouri

If someone buys this, I could probably deliver it at a good
price within the next 30 days



Jim