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Ford1930 · 12-15-2017, 07:33 AM

I have a old looking Trunk Rack on my 1929 Phaeton. I would like to know what Make and Type this Trunk Rack is. I also would like to know how to fold it. At present it doesn't fold.......

. Perhaps is is installed incorrectly? Pictures of similar Racks WELCOME!

JDupuis · 12-15-2017, 07:43 AM

I can't say much about the rack, but, that hubcap looks to be early 28.
Does it has a star under the ford insignia?
We spent 20 years trying to find a good set of these caps. Have a complete set now. But I can't help but notice them if I see them.

. Jeff

rosenkranswa · 12-15-2017, 10:43 AM

Looks like the same rack I have on our '29 Roadster. I believe it actually was a Ford option at that time, maybe a dealer option? There should be a finger pull in the middle which you pull up on and it folds in two. If it hasn't been folded for awhile it could be really stiff, I oil mine each year to keep it flexible.

Ford1930 · 12-15-2017, 01:46 PM

Thank You for the information. Do you have a picture to share?

Ford1930 · 12-15-2017, 01:49 PM

There is no start under the Ford insignia. Under the Ford insignia there is: Made in USA.

msmaron · 12-15-2017, 03:35 PM

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Does this help you at all.

Bob-A · 12-15-2017, 03:43 PM

msmaron,

Your 1929 Ford trunk rack is different than Ford1930's trunk rack.

His is probably an aftermarket rack from Western Auto or some other accessory
vendor from back in the day.

Bob-A

msmaron · 12-15-2017, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob-A

msmaron,

Your 1929 Ford trunk rack is different than Ford1930's trunk rack.

His is probably an aftermarket rack from Western Auto or some other accessory
vendor from back in the day.

Bob-A

YES mine is an original but the pics might assist him in seeing how it folds and works as he asked.

Ford1930 · 12-15-2017, 05:05 PM

The pics do that! Thank you! Is it an era after market rack?

BILL WILLIAMSON · 12-15-2017, 06:52 PM

MS,
Did it require ALL them TOOLS, to fold it?------"HEY, where did everyone GO"???
SA Bill W.

glenn in camino · 12-15-2017, 08:25 PM

Spray some Kroil on all moving parts and wait a few hours.

JDupuis · 12-15-2017, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford1930

There is no start under the Ford insignia. Under the Ford insignia there is: Made in USA.

Thanks Ford1930. Obviously not made in Canada then.

Jeff

12-15-2017, 10:43 AM	#3
rosenkranswa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 361	Re: 1929 Trunk Rack? Looks like the same rack I have on our '29 Roadster. I believe it actually was a Ford option at that time, maybe a dealer option? There should be a finger pull in the middle which you pull up on and it folds in two. If it hasn't been folded for awhile it could be really stiff, I oil mine each year to keep it flexible. __________________ Wayne @ Barb Malvern '19 T Speedster '26 T Touring '29 A Roadster '30 AA Stakebed '30 A Pickup '30 A Town Sedan '31 A Station Wagon '38 Columbia Girls bike (WWII) '40 Elgin Boys bike (WWII) '42 Super Deluxe Tudor '42 Willys MB Jeep '43 Willys MBT Trailer '43 M3A4 Hand Cart '43 Harley Davidson 42WLA with sidecar

12-15-2017, 01:46 PM	#4
Ford1930 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 82	Re: 1929 Trunk Rack? Thank You for the information. Do you have a picture to share?

12-15-2017, 01:49 PM	#5
Ford1930 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 82	Re: 1929 Trunk Rack? There is no start under the Ford insignia. Under the Ford insignia there is: Made in USA.

12-15-2017, 03:43 PM	#7
Bob-A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central FL, USA Posts: 1,137	Re: 1929 Trunk Rack? msmaron, Your 1929 Ford trunk rack is different than Ford1930's trunk rack. His is probably an aftermarket rack from Western Auto or some other accessory vendor from back in the day. Bob-A

12-15-2017, 05:05 PM	#9
Ford1930 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 82	Re: 1929 Trunk Rack? The pics do that! Thank you! Is it an era after market rack?

12-15-2017, 06:52 PM	#10
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: 1929 Trunk Rack? MS, Did it require ALL them TOOLS, to fold it?------"HEY, where did everyone GO"??? SA Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF" Last edited by BILL WILLIAMSON; 12-15-2017 at 06:57 PM.

12-15-2017, 08:25 PM	#11
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: 1929 Trunk Rack? Spray some Kroil on all moving parts and wait a few hours.