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28RPU · 07-27-2010, 08:52 PM

I am trying to find out who the previous owner of my early 1928 roadster pickup was.I bought it from a man in Mississippi who got it from his deceased brother in law in Georgia,near Atlanta.I have lost the brother in laws name and info.It appears to have been restored in the 60s or 70s.It was in Georgia about 5 years ago I believe.Someone told me it looks like one that was in Alabama about 10 years ago and had a top at that time. I did not get a top with it and if the mans widow still has it lying around I would like to find out.The man I got it from has failed to get back in contact with me so far.
If it looks familiar to you, send me a PM.It has an early number,145XXX

Steve Ciccalone · 07-27-2010, 10:07 PM

A145,xxx, gosh that's a late model.

Fred · 07-28-2010, 08:57 AM

It may be A "late Model", but notice all the ORIGINAL parts on it, including the floor boards, front fenders.. A big P.S. The center mounted DRUM stop light..

kelley's restoration · 07-28-2010, 10:14 AM

and the e brake on the left
fluted lenses
wheels
tk

anut · 07-28-2010, 03:09 PM

as for as numbers go remember ford did not start pick ups till about mid year i have an ar roadster pick up

Steve Ciccalone · 07-28-2010, 04:38 PM

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You are incorrect, RPUs were built very early on. I know of one in the south that has a four digit serial #.

Steve Ciccalone · 07-28-2010, 04:40 PM

Also, there are several very early closed cabs we know of as well, four digit #s.

Charles Reese · 07-28-2010, 04:47 PM

my open pickup is body #SFA52, engine #10,xxx (Jan 28)

Steve Wastler · 07-28-2010, 04:52 PM

Steve, I really like all your toys you have shared, but I gotta say I love that shop floor, I think I could eat off of it. It beats the crap out of my pea gravel covered with masonite....

BTW I too am an AMCA member.......

28RPU · 07-28-2010, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Ciccalone

A145,xxx, gosh that's a late model.

That is the number on the engine.I have been meaning to look for the one on the body to see if it is the same. This number makes it a May build,is that correct?This is a real solid ole truck.Very few dents,even in the bed.It has been treated well over the years.

Steve Ciccalone · 07-28-2010, 08:38 PM

28RPU, you are in the right ballpark, May-JunE '28. I was only teasing about "late model". It is not hard to find correct parts or your truck. Actually, it looks good and probably doesn't need much.

07-27-2010, 10:07 PM	#2
Steve Ciccalone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: "Live Free or Die!" Posts: 510	Re: Attention Georgia Fordbarn members.Do you recognize this 28RPU? A145,xxx, gosh that's a late model. __________________ "A wet bird doesn't fly at night."

07-28-2010, 08:57 AM	#3
Fred BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 1,421	Re: Attention Georgia Fordbarn members.Do you recognize this 28RPU? It may be A "late Model", but notice all the ORIGINAL parts on it, including the floor boards, front fenders.. A big P.S. The center mounted DRUM stop light..

07-28-2010, 10:14 AM	#4
kelley's restoration Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 60046 Posts: 888	Re: Attention Georgia Fordbarn members.Do you recognize this 28RPU? and the e brake on the left fluted lenses wheels tk __________________ anyone need some Model A restoration work done in Illinois? shoot me an email for pics and information [email protected]

07-28-2010, 03:09 PM	#5
anut Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 47	Re: Attention Georgia Fordbarn members.Do you recognize this 28RPU? as for as numbers go remember ford did not start pick ups till about mid year i have an ar roadster pick up

07-28-2010, 04:38 PM	#6
Steve Ciccalone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: "Live Free or Die!" Posts: 510	Re: Attention Georgia Fordbarn members.Do you recognize this 28RPU? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You are incorrect, RPUs were built very early on. I know of one in the south that has a four digit serial #. __________________ "A wet bird doesn't fly at night."

07-28-2010, 04:40 PM	#7
Steve Ciccalone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: "Live Free or Die!" Posts: 510	Re: Attention Georgia Fordbarn members.Do you recognize this 28RPU? Also, there are several very early closed cabs we know of as well, four digit #s. __________________ "A wet bird doesn't fly at night."

07-28-2010, 04:47 PM	#8
Charles Reese Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 882	Re: Attention Georgia Fordbarn members.Do you recognize this 28RPU? my open pickup is body #SFA52, engine #10,xxx (Jan 28) Last edited by Charles Reese; 07-28-2010 at 04:54 PM.

07-28-2010, 04:52 PM	#9
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: Attention Georgia Fordbarn members.Do you recognize this 28RPU? Steve, I really like all your toys you have shared, but I gotta say I love that shop floor, I think I could eat off of it. It beats the crap out of my pea gravel covered with masonite.... BTW I too am an AMCA member.......

07-28-2010, 08:38 PM	#11
Steve Ciccalone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: "Live Free or Die!" Posts: 510	Re: Attention Georgia Fordbarn members.Do you recognize this 28RPU? 28RPU, you are in the right ballpark, May-JunE '28. I was only teasing about "late model". It is not hard to find correct parts or your truck. Actually, it looks good and probably doesn't need much. __________________ "A wet bird doesn't fly at night."