The Ford Barn

A-Man · 12-09-2013, 07:14 PM

Recently someone was admiring my restored 1930 Model A Ford Closed Cab Pickup. They inquired about differences to my 1930 Model A Deluxe Coupe, such as the black colored headlight buckets and the black colored radiator shell.

Then they asked me why the front bumper was not painted black. It got me to thinking. Is nickel plating of the front bumper correct for the 1930 Pickup? I need to have mine replated, so thought best to get clarification.

J Franklin · 12-09-2013, 07:16 PM

In 1930 the plating was chromium.

wrndln · 12-09-2013, 08:10 PM

J Franklin is correct, all model A bumpers were chrome plated.
Rusty Nelson

gweilbaker · 12-10-2013, 09:07 AM

That there is a good looking truck!

Skeezixx · 12-10-2013, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gweilbaker

That there is a good looking truck!

I agree!

fordcoupe · 12-10-2013, 09:35 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Real nice truck

Big John · 12-10-2013, 11:26 AM

correct on chrome bumpers... get a copy of the judging standards.... gud luk...john

Purdy Swoft · 12-10-2013, 12:02 PM

The pickups had a chrome plated front bumper. I think it was in oct 1930 that Ford offered a one piece front bumper that was painted black for the AA trucks.

A-Man · 12-10-2013, 02:14 PM

Thanks all for your responses and comments. I do have a set of Judging Standards, but I loaned them out, so could not look it up.

CarlG · 12-10-2013, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A-Man

... I do have a set of Judging Standards, but I loaned them out...

I find it truly amazing that guys (even in my neighborhood) can't seem to find the time (or the 30 bucks) to buy the book, but will piss away time and money on (do I dare say it?) whitewall tires. Not knocking the WW, but just the idea.

sconnors · 12-10-2013, 04:54 PM

Nice looking rig!!!

TR Bob · 12-10-2013, 07:53 PM

What book? I'm new
Bob

Purdy Swoft · 12-10-2013, 09:19 PM

Model A judging standards.

gweilbaker · 12-11-2013, 08:37 AM

This is available at most Model a vendors but this picture is from:
http://modelarestorers.org/newsmanag...ates/?a=97&z=5

Purdy Swoft · 12-11-2013, 11:05 AM

Even if a person isn't interested in having their model A judged, The book gives information on what is correct for year and model.

CarlG · 12-11-2013, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft

Even if a person isn't interested in having their model A judged, The book gives information on what is correct for year and model.

That's why the "Restoration Guidelines" comes first in the title.

It also tends to settle differences of opinion among my Model A friends as to how and why on a whole raft of things.

Purdy Swoft · 12-11-2013, 04:02 PM

All true.

12-09-2013, 07:16 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,959	Re: Model A Pickup Front Bumpers In 1930 the plating was chromium.

12-09-2013, 08:10 PM	#3
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,159	Re: Model A Pickup Front Bumpers J Franklin is correct, all model A bumpers were chrome plated. Rusty Nelson

12-10-2013, 09:07 AM	#4
gweilbaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 792	Re: Model A Pickup Front Bumpers That there is a good looking truck!

12-10-2013, 09:35 AM	#6
fordcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 156	Re: Model A Pickup Front Bumpers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Real nice truck

12-10-2013, 11:26 AM	#7
Big John Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 416	Re: Model A Pickup Front Bumpers correct on chrome bumpers... get a copy of the judging standards.... gud luk...john

12-10-2013, 12:02 PM	#8
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Model A Pickup Front Bumpers The pickups had a chrome plated front bumper. I think it was in oct 1930 that Ford offered a one piece front bumper that was painted black for the AA trucks. Last edited by Purdy Swoft; 12-10-2013 at 12:05 PM. Reason: changed a few words

12-10-2013, 02:14 PM	#9
A-Man Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NE Posts: 166	Re: Model A Pickup Front Bumpers Thanks all for your responses and comments. I do have a set of Judging Standards, but I loaned them out, so could not look it up.

12-10-2013, 04:54 PM	#11
sconnors Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stephentown Posts: 446	Re: Model A Pickup Front Bumpers Nice looking rig!!!

12-10-2013, 07:53 PM	#12
TR Bob Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9	Re: Model A Pickup Front Bumpers What book? I'm new Bob

12-10-2013, 09:19 PM	#13
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Model A Pickup Front Bumpers Model A judging standards.

12-11-2013, 08:37 AM	#14
gweilbaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 792	Re: Model A Pickup Front Bumpers This is available at most Model a vendors but this picture is from: http://modelarestorers.org/newsmanag...ates/?a=97&z=5

12-11-2013, 11:05 AM	#15
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Model A Pickup Front Bumpers Even if a person isn't interested in having their model A judged, The book gives information on what is correct for year and model.

12-11-2013, 04:02 PM	#17
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Model A Pickup Front Bumpers All true.