The Ford Barn

mrtexas · 03-11-2015, 10:49 PM

Original or reproduction?

wrndln · 03-11-2015, 11:22 PM

I believe that all model A cutouts have split feet on them. So any cutout with just a hole is not model A cutout. Original model A cutouts have a brownish circuit board like piece riveted to the botom like the first picture - the middle cutout. Some original Ford cutouts had a script on them and some didn't. Some repro have Ford scripts, so that in not a very good way to differentiate them from original cutouts. I have found the best way is checking the two mounting feet and the brownish part on the bottom. The Judging Guidelines are helpful in determining which cutout is used for what model A year.
Rusty Nelson

Gary Karr · 03-11-2015, 11:23 PM

In the top picture, numbers 2,3,5, and 7 look to be original. From the bottom picture, numbers one, three, and four look to be originals.

Ron in Quincy · 03-12-2015, 12:11 AM

I agree with Gary regarding appearance of the cutout shown.

None of the cutouts shown are the very early type: the very early type also have a "Ford" script which can be engraved in either direction on the cover but the contacts differ from the later cutouts.

Ron

Tom Wesenberg · 03-12-2015, 05:18 AM

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The top picture only 2 and 5 look like original Model A cutouts to me. Number 1 looks like an original post Model A cutout.

Number 7 shows capacitors and looks like a regulator cutout.

Number 3 shows a couple shiney screws and made have had a diode kit installed.

03-11-2015, 10:49 PM	#1
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,395	Original or reproduction Original or reproduction?

03-11-2015, 11:22 PM	#2
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,162	Re: Original or reproduction I believe that all model A cutouts have split feet on them. So any cutout with just a hole is not model A cutout. Original model A cutouts have a brownish circuit board like piece riveted to the botom like the first picture - the middle cutout. Some original Ford cutouts had a script on them and some didn't. Some repro have Ford scripts, so that in not a very good way to differentiate them from original cutouts. I have found the best way is checking the two mounting feet and the brownish part on the bottom. The Judging Guidelines are helpful in determining which cutout is used for what model A year. Rusty Nelson

03-11-2015, 11:23 PM	#3
Gary Karr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,486	Re: Original or reproduction In the top picture, numbers 2,3,5, and 7 look to be original. From the bottom picture, numbers one, three, and four look to be originals.

03-12-2015, 12:11 AM	#4
Ron in Quincy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Quincy, CA. Posts: 1,708	Re: Original or reproduction I agree with Gary regarding appearance of the cutout shown. None of the cutouts shown are the very early type: the very early type also have a "Ford" script which can be engraved in either direction on the cover but the contacts differ from the later cutouts. Ron

03-12-2015, 05:18 AM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Original or reproduction Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The top picture only 2 and 5 look like original Model A cutouts to me. Number 1 looks like an original post Model A cutout. Number 7 shows capacitors and looks like a regulator cutout. Number 3 shows a couple shiney screws and made have had a diode kit installed.