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Del in NE Ohio · 03-03-2023, 11:21 AM

Putting together a ‘29 CCPU for a friend who provided a dust shield (A-878) that I guess mounts on the frame or running board aprons between the cab and bed. Over the years I have owned three “A” pickups and worked on several. I’ve never seen one in place on a truck. Anyone got a photo or can describe proper placement?

Charlie Stephens · 03-03-2023, 01:49 PM

Attached is a picture of the one on my early '31 RDPU and I believe it is correct/original for my vehicle. I am not sure about other years or closed cab bodies.

Charlie Stephens

31Tudor · 03-03-2023, 01:53 PM

It is my understanding that this panel is used on 30-31 models, not 28-29. There is really not a whole lot of clearance between the cab and the bed on my 28 pickup. Nothing like Charlie's picture above.

Bob C · 03-03-2023, 04:00 PM

Looks like the earliest drawing date is September 1930.

Number: 78020
Name: PICKUP TO CAB FILLER PANEL
Pre: A
Suffix:
EI: 17464
Draw Type: PART
Draw Date: 1930-09-02

Joe K · 03-03-2023, 05:41 PM

Not present on my March '29 Truck.

Joe K

CarlG · 03-04-2023, 02:19 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie Stephens

Attached is a picture of the one on my early '31 RDPU and I believe it is correct/original for my vehicle. I am not sure about other years or closed cab bodies.

Charlie Stephens

My pickup is a late '31 with the narrow bed. It did not have the dust shield when I bought the pickup. I since have obtained the dust shield, had it powder coated ready to put in. I have attempted to install it on several occasions, but gave up -- frustrated! It's just one puzzle that I can't figure out.

GPierce · 03-04-2023, 08:49 AM

I put the shield on my 31 narrow bed and then put the bed on. Warning, with the dust shield on you can’t get to the front bed floor nuts without removing the bed. At least I haven’t been able to.

katy · 03-04-2023, 10:01 AM

Another view:

Bob C · 03-04-2023, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlG

My pickup is a late '31 with the narrow bed. It did not have the dust shield when I bought the pickup. I since have obtained the dust shield, had it powder coated ready to put in. I have attempted to install it on several occasions, but gave up -- frustrated! It's just one puzzle that I can't figure out.

Here's a picture Marco posted that may help.

Herb Concord Ca · 03-04-2023, 11:39 PM

My April 31 closed cab P/U came with one.

KenBolton · 03-05-2023, 12:57 PM

They are a bitch at best!

03-03-2023, 11:21 AM	#1
Del in NE Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbiana,OH Posts: 461	Pickup cab/bed dust shield A-878 Putting together a ‘29 CCPU for a friend who provided a dust shield (A-878) that I guess mounts on the frame or running board aprons between the cab and bed. Over the years I have owned three “A” pickups and worked on several. I’ve never seen one in place on a truck. Anyone got a photo or can describe proper placement?

03-03-2023, 01:53 PM	#3
31Tudor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 611	Re: Pickup cab/bed dust shield A-878 It is my understanding that this panel is used on 30-31 models, not 28-29. There is really not a whole lot of clearance between the cab and the bed on my 28 pickup. Nothing like Charlie's picture above.

03-03-2023, 04:00 PM	#4
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,754	Re: Pickup cab/bed dust shield A-878 Looks like the earliest drawing date is September 1930. Number: 78020 Name: PICKUP TO CAB FILLER PANEL Pre: A Suffix: EI: 17464 Draw Type: PART Draw Date: 1930-09-02

03-03-2023, 05:41 PM	#5
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Pickup cab/bed dust shield A-878 Not present on my March '29 Truck. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

03-04-2023, 08:49 AM	#7
GPierce Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Germantown,TN Posts: 516	Re: Pickup cab/bed dust shield A-878 I put the shield on my 31 narrow bed and then put the bed on. Warning, with the dust shield on you can’t get to the front bed floor nuts without removing the bed. At least I haven’t been able to.

03-04-2023, 11:39 PM	#10
Herb Concord Ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Concord CA Posts: 637	Re: Pickup cab/bed dust shield A-878 My April 31 closed cab P/U came with one.

03-05-2023, 12:57 PM	#11
KenBolton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Fall Creek, WI Posts: 213	Re: Pickup cab/bed dust shield A-878 They are a bitch at best!