Anyone Seen the Early Model With Cowl Ventilator?
 

Model "A"s seem hot to drive in and I often wonder how our ancestors did it wearing vests, ties, suits, long-sleeve shirts, hats...has anyone seen the early model (I think a 4-door) with the factory ventilator? I wonder how it worked, by a cable or whar, did it have a gasket to repel rain, as getting water in that area would be a serious pain.

Any thots why it was discontinued?









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Re: Anyone Seen the Early Model With Cowl Ventilator?
 

They work great on a Studebaker, but on a Model A I'd think they would suck in engine heat from the hood vents.

Re: Anyone Seen the Early Model With Cowl Ventilator?
 

The Chevrolet Confederates with those vents had that same problem of pulling in engine heat.

Re: Anyone Seen the Early Model With Cowl Ventilator?
 

My brother and I drove an early 28 Fordor from Los Angeles to Bend, Oregon to attend the Northwest Model A Meet, in 1977.

Drawing in engine heat was not a problem.

We did however pass through a swarm of dragon flies and the cowl vent allowed some uninvited guests.
:(

At one time, there was a person who made cowl vent gaskets.

Re: Anyone Seen the Early Model With Cowl Ventilator?
 

I had a friend install two early 28 cowl vents in my 29 Tudor's cowl.
They turned out nice.
I'll try to find pictures to post.

Re: Anyone Seen the Early Model With Cowl Ventilator?
 

You guys shouldn't complain bout you As getting hot. Try driving a RHD Model A in century degree heat. The hot exhaust is right there at the steering column and there are gaps around that and the pedals. which allow the heat to blow straight up your leg. The result is roasted nuts!

Re: Anyone Seen the Early Model With Cowl Ventilator?
 

Dry roasted?

Enjoy.

Re: Anyone Seen the Early Model With Cowl Ventilator?
 

Here is a picture of a wrecked one.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...0&d=1629903166

Attachment 471390

-Tim

Re: Anyone Seen the Early Model With Cowl Ventilator?
 

The '26 - 27' Ts had a vent on top of the cowl, which also gave access to the fuel tank filler cap.

Re: Anyone Seen the Early Model With Cowl Ventilator?
 

well you need to remove your suit jacket, your vest, your tie, and your Sailor Straw Hat. If you are still wearing spats, they have to go too.

Re: Anyone Seen the Early Model With Cowl Ventilator?
 

What are Spats??

Re: Anyone Seen the Early Model With Cowl Ventilator?
 

those decorative coverings over mens' shoes, usually worn with formal attire, most frequently I guess in the early 1900s

Re: Anyone Seen the Early Model With Cowl Ventilator?
 

they covered the laces and tongue of your shoes. YOWZZA!!!! now that's a sharp dressed man.

Re: Anyone Seen the Early Model With Cowl Ventilator?
 

mid 1960's our high school marching band uniforms included white spats.....:D