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THE1ANDONLY · 12-04-2013, 09:05 PM

Hey guys, I have an original 1928 roadster I am building but the guy I got it from didn't have the deck lid, I am looking for a deck lid and was wondering what the difference between the years are. Will a 30-31 fit or do I need to find 28-29? The car will not be a show stopper car or winning any trophies by no means so it doesn't have to be an original 28. Any help would've great. Thanks, Shaun

Kevin in NJ · 12-04-2013, 10:31 PM

Yes the 30-31 will work.
You will have to relocate the rumble lid latch catch on the gutter. I believe there is a service bulletin about this too.
If you have a trunk lid then no changes needed.

All you need to know here:

http://home.comcast.net/~68c/Rumblelid.htm

THE1ANDONLY · 12-04-2013, 11:01 PM

Another thing, does it need to be a "roadster" deck lid? Will a coupe work? How about trunk vs rumble? Thanks again, Shaun

silversink · 12-04-2013, 11:08 PM

The deck lids are the same ,the hinges and latches are the same for the trunk option. The hinges for the rumble are the same but the latches are different from what I understand. If I'm wrong I'm sure someone will straighten me out.

Kevin in NJ · 12-05-2013, 08:40 AM

All rumble lid outer skins are the same.

The inner structure varies for 28/29- 30/31, the D nuts for the rumble hinges and cut outs for the rumble vs trunk latch.

All the other metal for the quarters and upper panel different between the body styles. The lower panels vary based on year and body type.

THE1ANDONLY · 12-17-2013, 12:50 PM

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Back with this post again, so I found a model A decklid but it does not fit, I know my body needs some work and adjustment but the decklid just seems way off, I am wanting to know the dimensions of a real model A decklid, any help will be appreciated, thanks again, Shaun

Neal · 12-17-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by THE1ANDONLY

Back with this post again, so I found a model A decklid but it does not fit, I know my body needs some work and adjustment but the decklid just seems way off, I am wanting to know the dimensions of a real model A decklid, any help will be appreciated, thanks again, Shaun

Well, what do you have? Show us some pictures of the lid or give us the measurements. Is it a Model A lid?

THE1ANDONLY · 12-17-2013, 01:46 PM

Here is the only photo I have at this moment, the guy I bought it from has a well known shop of early ford parts and he said is was Model A...

THE1ANDONLY · 12-17-2013, 01:48 PM

the lid seems to be about an inch too long where it meets up to the top panel behind the seat and its a real tight fit on the sides...

SUHRsc · 12-17-2013, 02:00 PM

Are you sure your lower panel is correct?

THE1ANDONLY · 12-17-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SUHRsc

Are you sure your lower panel is correct?

I think so... 9.5"?

juke joint johnny · 12-17-2013, 03:58 PM

That lower panel looks a little beat up!! Does the front of the lid drop down where it belongs if you pull the lid back? Maybe that lower panel is thowing you off.

John Cochran

juke joint johnny · 12-17-2013, 03:59 PM

Do a search on Rumble lids info on there also Marco's site

Randy in ca · 12-17-2013, 04:01 PM

9.5" is the correct height for the panel below the lid. The inner panels and brackets, etc. are different, depending on whether for a rumble lid or trunk. Likely best if you can post some pictures to determine exactly what all you have.

I have a 1930-31 lid on my '28 roadster, and the only change required was to relocate the rumble latch striker plate, from the front edge of the rain gutter to the rear edge.

THE1ANDONLY · 12-17-2013, 05:11 PM

Thanks y'all, I'll have to go check out the car when I'm off work...

Neal · 12-17-2013, 09:03 PM

I went out and measured mine. Panel below lid, 9 3/8 inch high. Trunk/rumble lid, A little short of 31 inches. The panel above the lid, 10 1/4 inch from edge to base of trim bead. I was going to take a picture but the battery was dead. Otherwise, looks like yours. Mine is a rumble seat. The lid fits in pretty tight top and bottom, the width has 1/8 to 1/4 inch gap.

Width of the top of the lid is 36 1/2 inches. Bottom is 35 1/2 inches wide. These are rough measurements because my stuff has had a tough life and they are not the straightest.

THE1ANDONLY · 12-18-2013, 11:14 AM

Thanks Neal, I also went out last night and checked mine, it's about 36" wide at the top and about 35 1/2" at the bottom length is about 33 1/2", whatcha y'all think? looks like I have a little bit of cutting to do...

Neal · 12-19-2013, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by THE1ANDONLY

Thanks Neal, I also went out last night and checked mine, it's about 36" wide at the top and about 35 1/2" at the bottom length is about 33 1/2", whatcha y'all think? looks like I have a little bit of cutting to do...

The one that I measured is on a '29. Will be interesting to know what your lid is for. Maybe get some pictures of the lid, both inside and out. Someone could help identify it.

Neal

12-04-2013, 09:05 PM	#1
THE1ANDONLY Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 45	Roadster deck lid question Hey guys, I have an original 1928 roadster I am building but the guy I got it from didn't have the deck lid, I am looking for a deck lid and was wondering what the difference between the years are. Will a 30-31 fit or do I need to find 28-29? The car will not be a show stopper car or winning any trophies by no means so it doesn't have to be an original 28. Any help would've great. Thanks, Shaun

12-04-2013, 10:31 PM	#2
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Roadster deck lid question Yes the 30-31 will work. You will have to relocate the rumble lid latch catch on the gutter. I believe there is a service bulletin about this too. If you have a trunk lid then no changes needed. All you need to know here: http://home.comcast.net/~68c/Rumblelid.htm

12-04-2013, 11:01 PM	#3
THE1ANDONLY Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 45	Re: Roadster deck lid question Another thing, does it need to be a "roadster" deck lid? Will a coupe work? How about trunk vs rumble? Thanks again, Shaun

12-04-2013, 11:08 PM	#4
silversink Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dayton Oregon Posts: 318	Re: Roadster deck lid question The deck lids are the same ,the hinges and latches are the same for the trunk option. The hinges for the rumble are the same but the latches are different from what I understand. If I'm wrong I'm sure someone will straighten me out.

12-05-2013, 08:40 AM	#5
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Roadster deck lid question All rumble lid outer skins are the same. The inner structure varies for 28/29- 30/31, the D nuts for the rumble hinges and cut outs for the rumble vs trunk latch. All the other metal for the quarters and upper panel different between the body styles. The lower panels vary based on year and body type.

12-17-2013, 12:50 PM	#6
THE1ANDONLY Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 45	Re: Roadster deck lid question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Back with this post again, so I found a model A decklid but it does not fit, I know my body needs some work and adjustment but the decklid just seems way off, I am wanting to know the dimensions of a real model A decklid, any help will be appreciated, thanks again, Shaun

12-17-2013, 01:48 PM	#9
THE1ANDONLY Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 45	Re: Roadster deck lid question the lid seems to be about an inch too long where it meets up to the top panel behind the seat and its a real tight fit on the sides...

12-17-2013, 02:00 PM	#10
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Hershey, PA Posts: 875	Re: Roadster deck lid question Are you sure your lower panel is correct? __________________ -WANTED- Pre-War Speed Equipment Davies or Morrison Intake Manifold 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB 19AS cylinder heads

12-17-2013, 03:58 PM	#12
juke joint johnny Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London England Posts: 908	Re: Roadster deck lid question That lower panel looks a little beat up!! Does the front of the lid drop down where it belongs if you pull the lid back? Maybe that lower panel is thowing you off. John Cochran

12-17-2013, 03:59 PM	#13
juke joint johnny Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London England Posts: 908	Re: Roadster deck lid question Do a search on Rumble lids info on there also Marco's site

12-17-2013, 04:01 PM	#14
Randy in ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,646	Re: Roadster deck lid question 9.5" is the correct height for the panel below the lid. The inner panels and brackets, etc. are different, depending on whether for a rumble lid or trunk. Likely best if you can post some pictures to determine exactly what all you have. I have a 1930-31 lid on my '28 roadster, and the only change required was to relocate the rumble latch striker plate, from the front edge of the rain gutter to the rear edge.

12-17-2013, 05:11 PM	#15
THE1ANDONLY Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 45	Re: Roadster deck lid question Thanks y'all, I'll have to go check out the car when I'm off work...

12-17-2013, 09:03 PM	#16
Neal Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 129	Re: Roadster deck lid question I went out and measured mine. Panel below lid, 9 3/8 inch high. Trunk/rumble lid, A little short of 31 inches. The panel above the lid, 10 1/4 inch from edge to base of trim bead. I was going to take a picture but the battery was dead. Otherwise, looks like yours. Mine is a rumble seat. The lid fits in pretty tight top and bottom, the width has 1/8 to 1/4 inch gap. Width of the top of the lid is 36 1/2 inches. Bottom is 35 1/2 inches wide. These are rough measurements because my stuff has had a tough life and they are not the straightest. Last edited by Neal; 12-17-2013 at 09:18 PM. Reason: did some more measuring

12-18-2013, 11:14 AM	#17
THE1ANDONLY Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 45	Re: Roadster deck lid question Thanks Neal, I also went out last night and checked mine, it's about 36" wide at the top and about 35 1/2" at the bottom length is about 33 1/2", whatcha y'all think? looks like I have a little bit of cutting to do...