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mcgarrett · 01-16-2021, 08:03 PM

A few days ago I visited with an elderly man near me that has purchased what migh be an early '28 Model A 4 door Blindback. Right off the bat I noticed the red hard-rubber steering wheel. The clutch inspection plate on top of the transmission was missing and it looked like it had a multi-plate clutch. Also, there were no tail lights or holes for them on either rear fender, however there were holes on the lower left rear of the body which indicated evidence of a missing light and bracket. I failed to notice the engine serial # or if it had a Powerhouse generator but will look at the car again on Monday. I know also that very early Model A's had a very different/complex brake cross shaft arrangement and will check for that too.

What other things should I be looking for to confirm whether or not it might be an AR??

01-16-2021, 08:03 PM	#1
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Corsicana, Texas Posts: 1,551	Early '28 Model A - possible AR? A few days ago I visited with an elderly man near me that has purchased what migh be an early '28 Model A 4 door Blindback. Right off the bat I noticed the red hard-rubber steering wheel. The clutch inspection plate on top of the transmission was missing and it looked like it had a multi-plate clutch. Also, there were no tail lights or holes for them on either rear fender, however there were holes on the lower left rear of the body which indicated evidence of a missing light and bracket. I failed to notice the engine serial # or if it had a Powerhouse generator but will look at the car again on Monday. I know also that very early Model A's had a very different/complex brake cross shaft arrangement and will check for that too. What other things should I be looking for to confirm whether or not it might be an AR??