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Steve Plucker · 03-13-2018, 10:59 PM

Besides the gas tank...what are some very early features of the 1930 Model A bodies assembled in November-December 1929?

Thanks.

Pluck

Pmsqrd · 03-13-2018, 11:38 PM

The cowl band extended down to the splash apron and the lower body molding ended short of the firewall to accommodate the longer cowl band (JS 15-6). Changed to the more conventional configuration in March 1930.

Dave Mellor NJ · 03-14-2018, 12:35 AM

Eye brow fenders and inverted u channel headlight bar with slots

Jim Brierley · 03-14-2018, 11:33 AM

Oval speedo and electric wipers.

Modelacoupe3 · 03-14-2018, 09:57 PM

Two piece splash aprons. The starter grommet on the fire wall was different on early 30 cars.

Steve Plucker · 03-15-2018, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modelacoupe3

Two piece splash aprons. The starter grommet on the fire wall was different on early 30 cars.

How so?

Don Turley · 03-15-2018, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Mellor NJ

--- inverted u channel headlight bar with slots

Per the "Restoration Guidelines & Judging Standards", 2011 revisions, page 18-2:
"A pressed steel/forged bar with two slotted holes for the license plate bolts was introduced in May 1930 and discontinued in September 1930 when it reverted to a round, forged design."
There is a photo of the headlamp bars on page 18-3.

jw hash · 03-15-2018, 11:19 PM

the early 30 used the same starter rod grommet as the 28-29 then they went with a big round one that was made for the big hole in the firewall. then after that they used the grommet and cover with three rivets in it.

03-13-2018, 10:59 PM	#1
Steve Plucker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 5,254	Very Early 1930 Model A bodies... Besides the gas tank...what are some very early features of the 1930 Model A bodies assembled in November-December 1929? Thanks. Pluck __________________ www.plucks329s.org Walla Walla (WA) Sweet A's since 1993 MARC/MAFCA member since 1978 Ford Model AA Truck Club since 1998 (LIONEL/MTH Toy Train Collector, Orange Crush Soda Collector, Steel Beer Can Collector, Old Gas Pump Collector)

03-13-2018, 11:38 PM	#2
Pmsqrd Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 178	Re: Very Early 1930 Model A bodies... The cowl band extended down to the splash apron and the lower body molding ended short of the firewall to accommodate the longer cowl band (JS 15-6). Changed to the more conventional configuration in March 1930.

03-14-2018, 12:35 AM	#3
Dave Mellor NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 597	Re: Very Early 1930 Model A bodies... Eye brow fenders and inverted u channel headlight bar with slots

03-14-2018, 11:33 AM	#4
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 2,604	Re: Very Early 1930 Model A bodies... Oval speedo and electric wipers.

03-14-2018, 09:57 PM	#5
Modelacoupe3 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lomita, California Posts: 59	Re: Very Early 1930 Model A bodies... Two piece splash aprons. The starter grommet on the fire wall was different on early 30 cars.

03-15-2018, 11:19 PM	#8
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 1,938	Re: Very Early 1930 Model A bodies... the early 30 used the same starter rod grommet as the 28-29 then they went with a big round one that was made for the big hole in the firewall. then after that they used the grommet and cover with three rivets in it.

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