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johnc451 · 12-22-2013, 09:22 PM

I picked up this Model A back half years ago and it has been in a corner-etc. Looking at it today I am thinking it is a cabriolet/sport coupe section rather than a roadster. Lock area looks high for a roadster and the contours do not match my roadster doors. I can make it work for me but am I right thinking a restorer might have a harder time finding this than a roadster section? Input appreciated. John 845-266-5304

johnc451 · 12-28-2013, 08:27 AM

Is there a way to tell if it is 28/29 or 30/31 since there is no cowl? Thanks, John

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 12-28-2013, 08:38 AM

I am having difficulty seeing the pictures in a decent size to identify your body but look over the top of the rear fender for a stamped bead which will tell you if 28/29 or 30/31.

Randy in ca · 12-28-2013, 10:44 AM

As Brent stated, there appears to not be a bead over the fender well which indicates 1928-29. Also, it is definitely not roadster.

Rowdy · 12-28-2013, 11:03 AM

Definately looks like 28-29 coupe rear quarter pannels. Rod

Marco Tahtaras · 12-28-2013, 11:48 AM

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It fits (or did at one time) '28-29 Coupe, Sport Coupe, and Business Coupe. It is substantially different than a Roadster so used for anything other it's original application will just be "home made" and will look as such.

johnc451 · 12-28-2013, 04:16 PM

Thanks everyone! Based on your input and photos sent to me----28/29 sport coupe. Very much appreciated. John

28ACoupe · 12-28-2013, 05:10 PM

Looks like its the same as my business coupe. However, it appears that someone hacked off the door frame above the panel. Mine is a 1928.

Here is a side view of my car before I tore it down:

Marco Tahtaras · 12-28-2013, 05:40 PM

Ok, I'll attempt to be a little more clear. First, although the pics show very little it certainly appears there has been some serious cutting and scabbing going on so the usefulness toward any restoration is questionable. Better pics would shed some light.

Now, most folks don't realize that ALL four '28-29 Coupe types use the same body from the belt line down and forward. Although it would require some work you can literally take the roof sections and swap them among any of the four Coupe body types.

johnc451 · 12-28-2013, 09:50 PM

Marco----that is valuable information as so many of these bodies have been taken apart---sawmills, doodlebugs etc. Thanks again--John

12-22-2013, 09:22 PM	#1
johnc451 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Clinton Corners NY Posts: 61	Help with a section ID I picked up this Model A back half years ago and it has been in a corner-etc. Looking at it today I am thinking it is a cabriolet/sport coupe section rather than a roadster. Lock area looks high for a roadster and the contours do not match my roadster doors. I can make it work for me but am I right thinking a restorer might have a harder time finding this than a roadster section? Input appreciated. John 845-266-5304 Last edited by johnc451; 02-29-2016 at 09:26 AM.

12-28-2013, 08:27 AM	#2
johnc451 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Clinton Corners NY Posts: 61	Re: Help with a section ID Is there a way to tell if it is 28/29 or 30/31 since there is no cowl? Thanks, John

12-28-2013, 08:38 AM	#3
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,519	Re: Help with a section ID I am having difficulty seeing the pictures in a decent size to identify your body but look over the top of the rear fender for a stamped bead which will tell you if 28/29 or 30/31. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

12-28-2013, 10:44 AM	#4
Randy in ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,646	Re: Help with a section ID As Brent stated, there appears to not be a bead over the fender well which indicates 1928-29. Also, it is definitely not roadster.

12-28-2013, 11:03 AM	#5
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Help with a section ID Definately looks like 28-29 coupe rear quarter pannels. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

12-28-2013, 11:48 AM	#6
Marco Tahtaras Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,099	Re: Help with a section ID Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It fits (or did at one time) '28-29 Coupe, Sport Coupe, and Business Coupe. It is substantially different than a Roadster so used for anything other it's original application will just be "home made" and will look as such. __________________ http://www.abarnyard.com/

12-28-2013, 04:16 PM	#7
johnc451 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Clinton Corners NY Posts: 61	Re: Help with a section ID Thanks everyone! Based on your input and photos sent to me----28/29 sport coupe. Very much appreciated. John

12-28-2013, 05:10 PM	#8
28ACoupe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 559	Re: Help with a section ID Looks like its the same as my business coupe. However, it appears that someone hacked off the door frame above the panel. Mine is a 1928. Here is a side view of my car before I tore it down: __________________ 1928 Model A Business Coupe Rebuild picture gallery here The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off due to budget cuts. Last edited by 28ACoupe; 12-28-2013 at 05:11 PM. Reason: added the image

12-28-2013, 05:40 PM	#9
Marco Tahtaras Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,099	Re: Help with a section ID Ok, I'll attempt to be a little more clear. First, although the pics show very little it certainly appears there has been some serious cutting and scabbing going on so the usefulness toward any restoration is questionable. Better pics would shed some light. Now, most folks don't realize that ALL four '28-29 Coupe types use the same body from the belt line down and forward. Although it would require some work you can literally take the roof sections and swap them among any of the four Coupe body types. __________________ http://www.abarnyard.com/

12-28-2013, 09:50 PM	#10
johnc451 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Clinton Corners NY Posts: 61	Re: Help with a section ID Marco----that is valuable information as so many of these bodies have been taken apart---sawmills, doodlebugs etc. Thanks again--John