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PO51 · 08-30-2011, 12:42 AM

I have seen a few 1929 Business Coupes in person, all with the oval windows. I have seen several pictures of the Business Coupe without the oval windows. So here is my question, did all of the 1929 Business Coupes with or without the windows use the same metal curved top brackets that allowed for the short center bow, or were they only used on the ones that had the oval windows? Thanks, also if anyone has those brackets for sale or could send me a detailed drawings/pictures with measurements that would be awsome.

Lycoming-8 · 08-30-2011, 01:09 AM

The 1928 business coupes and and those built thru Feb of 1929 all came with the window-less upper quarter. These cars all had a long bow that ran down to a triangular bracket mounted just behind the door frame. This was very much like the Sport Coupes of both years, as none of them had the oval window either. So only the cars with the oval window had the curved bracket and the short bow.

Ours is a Feb 1929 car, so I can't help on the bracket parts or pics, sorry.

PO51 · 08-30-2011, 01:43 AM

Thanks for the info!

Bick in New Zealand · 08-30-2011, 05:00 AM

There is some on ebay at the moment for sale.

Steve Wastler · 08-30-2011, 06:30 AM

One on eBay has the wrong oval windows, they are too small.

PO51 · 08-30-2011, 10:32 AM

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Have ths car and the oval windows, just need those special brackets!

Steve Ciccalone · 08-30-2011, 11:40 AM

They would not be hard to make. I'm sure you could get a blueprint from the Ford Archives. Perphaps someone could supply you a pattern. Mine are in a car so I can't give you exact dimensions.

Bick in New Zealand · 08-30-2011, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Wastler

One on eBay has the wrong oval windows, they are too small.

Yes I saw that but these were the actual brackets to support the short bow, and top. They looked very well made.

PO51 · 08-30-2011, 04:44 PM

Were they on ebay? if so where? I cant find them

700rpm · 08-30-2011, 07:49 PM

Is this helpful?

PO51 · 08-30-2011, 08:27 PM

Yes Ray it does, is the bracket that the wood fits into welded or bolted to the curved metal part?
Steve

700rpm · 08-31-2011, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PO51

Yes Ray it does, is the bracket that the wood fits into welded or bolted to the curved metal part?
Steve

I'm not sure which areas you're referring to. But I'll check it all out tomorrow and let you know what I can determine.

dave in australia · 08-31-2011, 02:08 AM

The bracket that the upper rear bow fits into is riveted to the curved bracket

Bick in New Zealand · 08-31-2011, 02:53 AM

I just checked and it has now closed:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQ...KQ3aMEWAXQ3aIT

08-30-2011, 12:42 AM	#1
PO51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 274	1929 Business Coupe I have seen a few 1929 Business Coupes in person, all with the oval windows. I have seen several pictures of the Business Coupe without the oval windows. So here is my question, did all of the 1929 Business Coupes with or without the windows use the same metal curved top brackets that allowed for the short center bow, or were they only used on the ones that had the oval windows? Thanks, also if anyone has those brackets for sale or could send me a detailed drawings/pictures with measurements that would be awsome.

08-30-2011, 01:09 AM	#2
Lycoming-8 Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 76	Re: 1929 Business Coupe The 1928 business coupes and and those built thru Feb of 1929 all came with the window-less upper quarter. These cars all had a long bow that ran down to a triangular bracket mounted just behind the door frame. This was very much like the Sport Coupes of both years, as none of them had the oval window either. So only the cars with the oval window had the curved bracket and the short bow. Ours is a Feb 1929 car, so I can't help on the bracket parts or pics, sorry.

08-30-2011, 01:43 AM	#3
PO51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 274	Re: 1929 Business Coupe Thanks for the info!

08-30-2011, 05:00 AM	#4
Bick in New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier New Zealand Posts: 931	Re: 1929 Business Coupe There is some on ebay at the moment for sale. __________________ 1928 Roadster (CA67) 1931 Deluxe Coupe RHD 1931 Victoria RHD Model A's don't leak oil they just mark their territory.

08-30-2011, 06:30 AM	#5
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: 1929 Business Coupe One on eBay has the wrong oval windows, they are too small.

08-30-2011, 10:32 AM	#6
PO51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 274	Re: 1929 Business Coupe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Have ths car and the oval windows, just need those special brackets!

08-30-2011, 11:40 AM	#7
Steve Ciccalone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: "Live Free or Die!" Posts: 510	Re: 1929 Business Coupe They would not be hard to make. I'm sure you could get a blueprint from the Ford Archives. Perphaps someone could supply you a pattern. Mine are in a car so I can't give you exact dimensions. __________________ "A wet bird doesn't fly at night."

08-30-2011, 04:44 PM	#9
PO51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 274	Re: 1929 Business Coupe Were they on ebay? if so where? I cant find them

08-30-2011, 08:27 PM	#11
PO51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 274	Re: 1929 Business Coupe Yes Ray it does, is the bracket that the wood fits into welded or bolted to the curved metal part? Steve

08-31-2011, 02:08 AM	#13
dave in australia Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,175	Re: 1929 Business Coupe The bracket that the upper rear bow fits into is riveted to the curved bracket

08-31-2011, 02:53 AM	#14
Bick in New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier New Zealand Posts: 931	Re: 1929 Business Coupe I just checked and it has now closed: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQ...KQ3aMEWAXQ3aIT __________________ 1928 Roadster (CA67) 1931 Deluxe Coupe RHD 1931 Victoria RHD Model A's don't leak oil they just mark their territory.