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Old 10-23-2014, 03:00 AM   #1
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Default 1928-9model A roadster pickup headlight wire condut

Hi folks, the head light wire condut on the 28-29 roadster pickup is it painted or chrome /nickle plated.could someone be able to help. Thankyou.
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Old 10-23-2014, 07:14 AM   #2
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Default Re: 1928-9model A roadster pickup headlight wire condut

It is a special fabric loom and costs more than the plated metal loom. Check the parts catalogs, as I think more parts houses sell the part.
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Old 10-23-2014, 09:32 AM   #3
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Default Re: 1928-9model A roadster pickup headlight wire condut

Actually, that business of the headlight conduit loom is still in question = particularly for the 103" wheelbase Ford Commercials?

This the best pix I've seen on an "Original - Early" CC pickup - an early Ford Factory Photo, it shows details some of which are not considered current - but other features which are.

Note that this has stainless light conduits? (I've seen a bigger-larger version of this pix online - but can't find it online right now.)



And yet surprisingly, the picture directly above this (http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1920-1929-ford-trucks5.htm) of a 1928-29 Commercial Delivery shows the loom conduits?

So maybe the best to say is - it varies. And either may be correct and more so for the non-AA vehicles?

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Old 10-23-2014, 10:57 AM   #4
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From 8/18/30 Indianapolis Service Letter. "New design headlamp and horn
wire conduits have been adopted for use on commercial types on which the
Black Enamel Radiator shell is used. These conduits are made from a flexible
loom with a Glossy Black Finish. Part number A14578."

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Old 10-23-2014, 11:35 AM   #5
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Hi Folks.
Many thanks for your replys.you all have been a great help.What would we do with out you people that have the knowledge on on this forum,thank you ,PS I use it a lot.
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Old 10-23-2014, 02:49 PM   #6
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You need the nickle plated conduits for 1928. Be aware that there were two styles: one for the early single bulb lighting system that was smaller (1/2inch-two wire), and one for the 'Twolamp' headlamp system which was 9/16 inch diameter. The later Twolight system used either two or three wires, and had one or two bulbs depending if the vehicle was originally equipped with cowl lights. I made a mistake earlier in the hobby and purchased the later style, when I needed the earlier ones.
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