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11-05-2017, 10:57 PM | #21 | |
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11-06-2017, 10:27 AM | #22 |
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I do not think that is a Ford either. Too many features are not matching up.
Interesting addition to the hood sides of that 35. Same thing was done to the 35 in my avatar. At first I thought it was paint, but in your photo it almost looked like some sort of add on pieces. |
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11-06-2017, 10:57 AM | #23 |
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The key is a good shot of the A pillar. The 28/29 had the distinctive shape to the cowl that just can't be seen in that photograph. If you have another photo with better quality and resolution, it could more easily be identified. The aftermarket headlamps (maybe sealed beam) and steely wheels with caps were common upgrades in that time frame.
I'm not sure what was done on the 35 Ford hood. My pop pretty much bought cars and drove them. I doubt if he did any changes himself but in those days, it may have been that way when he bought it. He sold the car, likely in Avon Park, FL., just before they flew their brand new bombers over to North Africa in 1944. Last edited by rotorwrench; 11-06-2017 at 11:05 AM. |
11-06-2017, 01:10 PM | #24 |
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Hubcaps are probably 49 ford if you notice the dimple in the center. The dimple could also have been hand made.
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11-06-2017, 02:20 PM | #25 |
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I tried taking pictures of the picture in different light, scanning, and modifying in paint but I didn't make any progress. Would sending this to a commercial photo restorer be a good idea?
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11-06-2017, 03:32 PM | #26 |
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This is a partial example of what can be done considering that the posted pic is of low resolution.
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11-06-2017, 03:58 PM | #28 |
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Take your pick, Black & White or Colour. Great old photo of a standard 1935 Ford Tudor Sedan. |
11-06-2017, 04:31 PM | #29 |
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Take your pick, Black & White or Colour. Great old photo of a standard 1935 Ford Tudor Sedan.[/QUOTE] Not really, more like faded color and enhanced color.
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11-06-2017, 09:44 PM | #31 |
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There's not much doubt but that the picture posted at the start of this thread is of a 1928-29 Ford Model A Phaeton Model 35-A. There were only minor cosmetic body differences between the two years. The brake/tail light shown would indicate 1929, however the absence of outside door handles (possibly one is partially showing on front door) is a 1928 indicator. Possible that this vehicle was a transitional model with some characteristics of both years, or that some changes were made over the years along with the other obvious changes/differences - wheels/tires and headlight upgrades, windwings and the outside doorpost mirror.
I first took the picture and added some body line highlighting and then as an afterthought added in the second picture of a 1929 for comparison. If you were to post this on the Model A Forum I'm pretty sure that what I've indicated would be confirmed. Thanks for the challenge - it seems that there's always lots of interest in these mystery identification posts! - |
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11-07-2017, 01:24 AM | #33 |
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Front guards finish too short for a Model A, cowl line is wrong.
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11-07-2017, 11:01 AM | #34 |
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In the original photo there is a trunk on the back and it makes the length deceptive. The car has the typical Model A gas tank. If it's not a Model A, then what other car had a cowl mounted tank?
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11-08-2017, 12:56 AM | #35 |
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I don't know...something about the cowl and windshield stanchions don't seem Ford. That kick to the back of the rear fender is off, the front lip of the grille shell has too much radius. Maybe it's the light. I don't know. Mystery Hour...
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Also ,it looks to sharp a corner on the hood and radiator .
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