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Model A Fan · 01-18-2018, 04:14 PM

I've had this cowl for a very long time. It came off of a 1928/29 AA marked engine. It was used as a log puller for a number of years before I bought it. So basically, it was a gas tank for the engine. Is this an "early" cowl?

Any ideas what kind of Model A it was? Also, what would be a reasonable price if I were to sell it? Thanks!

wrndln · 01-18-2018, 04:43 PM

It appears to be from a 28/29 coupe, tudor, CCPU or AA truck. I am not sure about a fordor or cabriolet. It is definitely not a roadster, phaeton or OCPU. As far as a price, it look kind of rough and the gas tank is probably about the only part that is restorable without a ton of effort and maybe the firewall. It might bring a couple hundred bucks mainly for the gas tank assuming the gas tank is in decent condition - the gas tank filler has something on it, are the threads OK? Just my opinion.
Rusty Nelson

Aerocraft · 01-18-2018, 04:49 PM

It's for a Ford built body. Not Briggs (Fordor or Cabriolet) or Murray (Fordor).

Chuck Dempsey · 01-18-2018, 04:51 PM

Is that the usual 28-29 'threaded' gas cap? Or the 30-31 'slot' variety?

Pickupman · 01-18-2018, 05:12 PM

The cowl is off a 1928 - Mid1930 Pickup/Truck. Just look at the hinges. Those hinges are correct for Pickups/Trucks. It appears from the cap on it, that it might be the slotted style. If thats the case then this cowl was used from January 1930 to Mid1930.

JDupuis · 01-18-2018, 05:15 PM

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That looks to be a very early 30 ccpu or AA. The slot fuel tank was used on the early 1930 truck. We have a AA on the farm (dump truck) with same cowl and a Brantford Cab on it. Hope this helps. Is there a date stamp on the firewall?
Jeff

flatford39 · 01-18-2018, 05:21 PM

Yeah...that is an early 30 AA truck cowl from the bayonet style gas cap on it. The tank in good condition is worth a few 100 dollars. No to so much if it needs to have rust holes repaired.

Model A Fan · 01-18-2018, 06:52 PM

Last I know it was used, so I'm assuming it is usable. Is $90 too little to ask on it? I haven't committed to selling it but I should have asked what it was worth first.

JDupuis · 01-19-2018, 06:33 AM

I feel that that price would be appropriate. Jeff

jm29henry · 01-19-2018, 08:30 PM

Ford built body is correct

DougVieyra · 01-19-2018, 08:41 PM

it looks to have an after-market accessory (hinged) locking cap.

Model A Fan · 01-19-2018, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDupuis

I feel that that price would be appropriate. Jeff

$90 or a few hundred bucks? I saw tanks on eBay for $150-$300, seems like a wide variety and range of prices.

The cap is not hinged, just a normal twist on/off style.

V4F · 01-20-2018, 12:39 PM

looks like a '30 with radiator cap or old gas cap

Purdy Swoft · 01-20-2018, 01:50 PM

Value or beauty is in the eye of the beholder . If a restorer looked at it they would clearly see the damages to the front firewall part of the tank . This part of the tank doesn't bolt on and would be a pain to replace or repair, same for the lower firewall . I can't tell much about the rear part of the tank from the pictures . My thought is it may be considered priceless to a person that wanted rare yard art . If I needed a tank I would look for a better candidate . No harm meant, Just my thoughts . If someone offers several hundred dollars, you would be very lucky .

SteveB31 · 01-20-2018, 09:10 PM

1928-1929 pickup/aa truck only

SteveB31 · 01-20-2018, 09:12 PM

Actually, early 1930 AA truck. Slide in hinges= pickup or AA. Twist on gas cap makes it early 1930 Aa truck.

01-18-2018, 04:14 PM	#1
Model A Fan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bellingham, Washington Posts: 362	What Kind of 1928-1929 Cowl is This? I've had this cowl for a very long time. It came off of a 1928/29 AA marked engine. It was used as a log puller for a number of years before I bought it. So basically, it was a gas tank for the engine. Is this an "early" cowl? Any ideas what kind of Model A it was? Also, what would be a reasonable price if I were to sell it? Thanks! https://photos.app.goo.gl/If70U3B6z0d7aqdn2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/LnmhmXZlAZFsJVg83 https://photos.app.goo.gl/1MJvwsaP4lOQQOUj2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/GeC3IlshcmLlvo8x2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/NU59ZNooNQnLPTPG2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/a45JMxX2nxzIGBXA3 https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ph4XKo38x1UiNsUR2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/lK8qEh83eYCgk4BC3 https://photos.app.goo.gl/APEn6w21FQXIoKXa2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/Zvuevh7uo7R8brl92 https://photos.app.goo.gl/KnTvbKMt21UA77yi1 https://photos.app.goo.gl/eMmlYhlHx6nfoYsD3 https://photos.app.goo.gl/6J3er7SdRsZJqjCm2

01-18-2018, 04:43 PM	#2
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,159	Re: What Kind of 1928-1929 Cowl is This? It appears to be from a 28/29 coupe, tudor, CCPU or AA truck. I am not sure about a fordor or cabriolet. It is definitely not a roadster, phaeton or OCPU. As far as a price, it look kind of rough and the gas tank is probably about the only part that is restorable without a ton of effort and maybe the firewall. It might bring a couple hundred bucks mainly for the gas tank assuming the gas tank is in decent condition - the gas tank filler has something on it, are the threads OK? Just my opinion. Rusty Nelson

01-18-2018, 04:49 PM	#3
Aerocraft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,387	Re: What Kind of 1928-1929 Cowl is This? It's for a Ford built body. Not Briggs (Fordor or Cabriolet) or Murray (Fordor).

01-18-2018, 04:51 PM	#4
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 784	Re: What Kind of 1928-1929 Cowl is This? Is that the usual 28-29 'threaded' gas cap? Or the 30-31 'slot' variety?

01-18-2018, 05:12 PM	#5
Pickupman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingwood, Texas Posts: 444	Re: What Kind of 1928-1929 Cowl is This? The cowl is off a 1928 - Mid1930 Pickup/Truck. Just look at the hinges. Those hinges are correct for Pickups/Trucks. It appears from the cap on it, that it might be the slotted style. If thats the case then this cowl was used from January 1930 to Mid1930.

01-18-2018, 05:15 PM	#6
JDupuis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Maryhill Ont Canada Posts: 834	Re: What Kind of 1928-1929 Cowl is This? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That looks to be a very early 30 ccpu or AA. The slot fuel tank was used on the early 1930 truck. We have a AA on the farm (dump truck) with same cowl and a Brantford Cab on it. Hope this helps. Is there a date stamp on the firewall? Jeff __________________ Let's let pylons, be pylons!

01-18-2018, 05:21 PM	#7
flatford39 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NE Illinois Posts: 499	Re: What Kind of 1928-1929 Cowl is This? Yeah...that is an early 30 AA truck cowl from the bayonet style gas cap on it. The tank in good condition is worth a few 100 dollars. No to so much if it needs to have rust holes repaired.

01-18-2018, 06:52 PM	#8
Model A Fan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bellingham, Washington Posts: 362	Re: What Kind of 1928-1929 Cowl is This? Last I know it was used, so I'm assuming it is usable. Is $90 too little to ask on it? I haven't committed to selling it but I should have asked what it was worth first.

01-19-2018, 06:33 AM	#9
JDupuis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Maryhill Ont Canada Posts: 834	Re: What Kind of 1928-1929 Cowl is This? I feel that that price would be appropriate. Jeff __________________ Let's let pylons, be pylons!

01-19-2018, 08:30 PM	#10
jm29henry Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: michigan Posts: 1,126	Re: What Kind of 1928-1929 Cowl is This? Ford built body is correct

01-19-2018, 08:41 PM	#11
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: What Kind of 1928-1929 Cowl is This? it looks to have an after-market accessory (hinged) locking cap.

01-20-2018, 12:39 PM	#13
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: What Kind of 1928-1929 Cowl is This? looks like a '30 with radiator cap or old gas cap __________________ V4f

01-20-2018, 01:50 PM	#14
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: What Kind of 1928-1929 Cowl is This? Value or beauty is in the eye of the beholder . If a restorer looked at it they would clearly see the damages to the front firewall part of the tank . This part of the tank doesn't bolt on and would be a pain to replace or repair, same for the lower firewall . I can't tell much about the rear part of the tank from the pictures . My thought is it may be considered priceless to a person that wanted rare yard art . If I needed a tank I would look for a better candidate . No harm meant, Just my thoughts . If someone offers several hundred dollars, you would be very lucky . Last edited by Purdy Swoft; 01-20-2018 at 06:39 PM. Reason: added spaces.corrected spelling .

01-20-2018, 09:10 PM	#15
SteveB31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 1,372	Re: What Kind of 1928-1929 Cowl is This? 1928-1929 pickup/aa truck only

01-20-2018, 09:12 PM	#16
SteveB31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 1,372	Re: What Kind of 1928-1929 Cowl is This? Actually, early 1930 AA truck. Slide in hinges= pickup or AA. Twist on gas cap makes it early 1930 Aa truck.

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