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rosenkranswa · 11-05-2012, 09:24 AM

My brother-in-law recently purchased an early '28 Phaeton at an auction in Kansas. The car is pretty complete and runable, but needs a set of top irons. I mentioned to him that he should contact Bert's in Denver (he's in Iowa), but anybody here have a line on a set? He's primarily into T's, but got a sweet deal on the Phaeton and a '31 Tudor as well as a '23 Centerdoor at the auction.

southfork · 11-05-2012, 10:20 AM

Are the early '28 phaeton top irons the same as the later ones? How early is his phaeton?

rosenkranswa · 11-05-2012, 03:16 PM

It was advertized as an "AR" and has the pistol grip brake lever, Abell starter and Powerhouse generator. I've asked him to determine if he has the single-brake system since that would determine if it really is an early '28.

As near as I can tell from looking in my references, the top irons didn't change on the Phaetons from introduction through at least the switch to the '30/'31 styles.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 11-05-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rosenkranswa

It was advertized as an "AR" and has the pistol grip brake lever, Abell starter and Powerhouse generator. I've asked him to determine if he has the single-brake system since that would determine if it really is an early '28.

As near as I can tell from looking in my references, the top irons didn't change on the Phaetons from introduction through at least the switch to the '30/'31 styles.

Not true. Maybe Dean can post pictures of his.

rosenkranswa · 11-06-2012, 09:40 AM

Brent,

What are the differences then? He's more interested in a nice driver than a show car, will any '28/'29 Top Irons work?

I checked the standards, As Henry Built it, and the Service Bulletins.

Thanks much.

Clem Clement · 11-06-2012, 10:16 AM

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There are differences. The pivots and saddles are indifferent locations

rosenkranswa · 11-06-2012, 06:13 PM

I was afraid that might be the case. He's running for Supervisor in his local town, so hasn't had alot of time the past couple days. Hopefully I'll find out if its really an early '28 in the next couple days. I kinda hope for his sake its not.

11-05-2012, 09:24 AM	#1
rosenkranswa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 361	Top Irons for early '28 Phaeton My brother-in-law recently purchased an early '28 Phaeton at an auction in Kansas. The car is pretty complete and runable, but needs a set of top irons. I mentioned to him that he should contact Bert's in Denver (he's in Iowa), but anybody here have a line on a set? He's primarily into T's, but got a sweet deal on the Phaeton and a '31 Tudor as well as a '23 Centerdoor at the auction. __________________ 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

11-05-2012, 10:20 AM	#2
southfork Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Idaho Posts: 416	Re: Top Irons for early '28 Phaeton Are the early '28 phaeton top irons the same as the later ones? How early is his phaeton?

11-05-2012, 03:16 PM	#3
rosenkranswa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 361	Re: Top Irons for early '28 Phaeton It was advertized as an "AR" and has the pistol grip brake lever, Abell starter and Powerhouse generator. I've asked him to determine if he has the single-brake system since that would determine if it really is an early '28. As near as I can tell from looking in my references, the top irons didn't change on the Phaetons from introduction through at least the switch to the '30/'31 styles. __________________ 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

11-06-2012, 09:40 AM	#5
rosenkranswa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 361	Re: Top Irons for early '28 Phaeton Brent, What are the differences then? He's more interested in a nice driver than a show car, will any '28/'29 Top Irons work? I checked the standards, As Henry Built it, and the Service Bulletins. Thanks much. __________________ 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

11-06-2012, 10:16 AM	#6
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: Top Irons for early '28 Phaeton Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There are differences. The pivots and saddles are indifferent locations

11-06-2012, 06:13 PM	#7
rosenkranswa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 361	Re: Top Irons for early '28 Phaeton I was afraid that might be the case. He's running for Supervisor in his local town, so hasn't had alot of time the past couple days. Hopefully I'll find out if its really an early '28 in the next couple days. I kinda hope for his sake its not. __________________ 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