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Old 05-24-2017, 06:43 PM   #1
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I have a 1928 closed cab pick up. Everything I read tells me I should have a threaded gas cap but I have a gas cap that has tabs and it seals on a quarter-turn. All the catalogs show the 28 29 gas cap is threaded and the 30 31 with tabs. Is it possible to have a tabbed 28 gas tank? Thanks
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Old 05-24-2017, 07:15 PM   #2
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The 28/29 CCPU style cab went to July 1930. 1930 gas tanks had the quarter turn gas caps. I could be wrong, but I suspect someone installed an early 1930 gas tank on your pickup.
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Old 05-24-2017, 07:22 PM   #3
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Does it have a 7 tooth or 2 tooth steering gear with 30-31 type steering wheel.

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Old 05-24-2017, 07:22 PM   #4
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Rusty, you just beat me to it. JS says the quarter turn cap was introduced in April, 1930 and continued through June, 1930.
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Old 05-24-2017, 09:57 PM   #5
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Well I think I have a 1928, How can I tell the difference between a 7 tooth and a two tooth the steering column is out but not disassembled? I do not believe the gas tank has been changed as I am the one who removed it and it seems like it was the original install, paint matched and original welting was in place. I do have 29 headlights though. What are some other ways I can tell a 28 from a 29? As you can tell I'm new to all of this, any help is greatly appreciated. Where is the engine s/n stamped on the frame? I assume that will help.
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Old 05-24-2017, 10:14 PM   #6
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The s/n was normally stamped on the top of the frame, just about 6" behind the left front body mount bolt hole..

Here is another thread that may help. Picture #2 in the first post is where it should be...

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=221192
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Old 05-24-2017, 10:14 PM   #7
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The 7 tooth steering has a one piece welded box and column, while the later 2 tooth steering has a clamp to hold the column to the main steering box.
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Old 05-24-2017, 10:19 PM   #8
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There are pictures here

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/2-tooth-steering-box

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/7-tooth-steering-box
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Old 05-24-2017, 10:19 PM   #9
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Check this picture for frame number location.

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Old 05-24-2017, 10:25 PM   #10
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AA trucks used the tall cab like yours until mid 1930. The fuel tanks in the early 1930 AA trucks were the same shape as all 1928-1929 pickups, cars etc- only they had the non threaded 1/4 turn 1930 style cap.
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When you find it enter it here...for the manufacture date of the engine.

http://www.modelahouse.com/cgi-bin/enumbers/numdate
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Looks like I have a two tooth box which points to a 29 instead of a 28, right. Looking for engine number today. Thanks to all.
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My 8-30-29 has the screw on gas cap.
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Looks like I have a two tooth box which points to a 29 instead of a 28, right. Looking for engine number today. Thanks to all.
You can also look at the firewall side of the gas tank, above the steering column..there might be a date stamped there..sometimes stamped upside down..

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AA trucks used the tall cab like yours until mid 1930. The fuel tanks in the early 1930 AA trucks were the same shape as all 1928-1929 pickups, cars etc- only they had the non threaded 1/4 turn 1930 style cap.
X2 Have you considered that the entire cab on your truck may be a transplant? Later cab on earlier chassis?
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Old 05-25-2017, 11:04 AM   #16
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1928closed, welcome to the Barn. Where do you live? As you have have been informed; it is possible to have a 28/29 styled truck with the 30/31 1/4 turn gas cap. There are more out there then you realize. My Father-in-law has a AA with the later gas cap as well. Again welcome to the Barn, and post often. Jeff
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Old 05-25-2017, 04:45 PM   #17
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easy enough...the 2 tooth is a 2 piece column, the 7 tooth is 1 piece column.
Add your location to your reply info. it can help in finding a local guy to help you.
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Thanks, great information. Lafayette La
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Old 05-26-2017, 04:33 AM   #19
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What does it mean when the serial number pad on the engine is blank?
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Old 05-26-2017, 04:38 AM   #20
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What does it mean when the serial number pad on the engine is blank?
B blocks weren't stamped there.
Has the number been ground off?
Original number pads are raw cast iron, so they have the same rough surface as the rest of the block.
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