The Ford Barn

RalphS · 12-06-2021, 02:31 PM

That looks like a Model A engine with a Model C head and waterpump. A Model B engine would have its serial number stamped on the top half of the bell housing, not on the engine. And the number has one too many digits to be a 28 engine. Does the crankcase have a removable cover for the oil pump like the 28's had?

Keith True · 12-06-2021, 03:05 PM

That's a B engine.It has the fuel pump boss,and no oil return pipe.

Eccentric Old Guy · 12-06-2021, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith True

That's a B engine.It has the fuel pump boss,and no oil return pipe.

Yes, correct.....it's a model B engine.

Bob C · 12-06-2021, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Eccentric Old Guy

As I mentioned earlier, the truck is at a club members place for doing some work, so I can't check at the moment. Here's a closer photo, which looks like they might be threaded holes. They are not on the passenger side. If they are, what significance would it be?

Most of the photos I'm showing you here, are from the original eBay add when I purchased it. The title was from TX, but it was physically in NM, and owned by a classic car outfit in CA. I had it shipped to MT.

If they are 6-3/4" from the bottom of the top hinge to the center of the holes
then the cab was built between Jan. 1929 to June 1930.

john charlton · 12-06-2021, 03:59 PM

The two threaded bolt holes are for the rear view mirror stanchion some were fitted here not at the visor .

John in Suffolk County England .

History · 12-06-2021, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Crankster

Just be yourself! Try to find common interests, and some soft music. Good luck!

Don't go too fast either or try and rush things.

Seriously there are people who are sexually attracted to vehicles and have been caught doing crazy things on camera. That's a beautiful truck, sexy!!!!!!

Eccentric Old Guy · 12-06-2021, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by History

Don't go too fast either or try and rush things.

Seriously there are people who are sexually attracted to vehicles and have been caught doing crazy things on camera. That's a beautiful truck, sexy!!!!!!

Really? Well History, your comment did make me laugh, and thanks for the compliment, but I acknowledge there are things, attitudes and beliefs in this crazy life that I am completely unaware of!

I realize there is another thread about what precipitates the attraction to 1920s vehicles is for us that have them......and, I suppose my comment would be just as relevant there as it would be here, but here it is: When I was a young boy, I had a fascination for drawing antique vehicles, and hot rods. That fascination never did go away when I reached manhood......so, here I am, the owner of a 28ccpu as a retired old fart!

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31Tudor · 12-07-2021, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Eccentric Old Guy

I see......what are the '29 features you are noticing?

Some of the non-28 items are:
No fan shroud
Not a 28 radiator, does not have the bottom holes on it for the fan shroud
Wrong tailight
Because of the engine change there are a lot of 28 features not present
No powerhouse generator.
The brake system changed quite a few times in 1928, which would help identify the frame/ chassis month anyway.

Eccentric Old Guy · 12-07-2021, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 31Tudor

Some of the non-28 items are:
No fan shroud
Not a 28 radiator, does not have the bottom holes on it for the fan shroud
Wrong tailight
Because of the engine change there are a lot of 28 features not present
No powerhouse generator.
The brake system changed quite a few times in 1928, which would help identify the frame/ chassis month anyway.

OK.....you guys have me convinced that I have a Frankenstein!!!!!

A little bit of a disappointment, but I really do love this truck!

I guess it's sort of how you really get attached to a mutt dog! Ha,ha!

Dennis Pereira · 12-07-2021, 07:16 PM

No need to be disappointed nice old truck.

31Tudor · 12-09-2021, 08:43 AM

I agree, it really is a nice truck!

Eccentric Old Guy · 12-09-2021, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dennis Pereira

No need to be disappointed nice old truck.

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Originally Posted by 31Tudor

I agree, it really is a nice truck!

Thanks guys.....it is what it is, and it's my "retirement toy".....yes, I like it!

CarlG · 12-10-2021, 01:12 PM

Re: Is it possible to date my 28CCPU?

You first have to get permission from her Dad

Eccentric Old Guy · 12-10-2021, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlG

Re: Is it possible to date my 28CCPU?

You first have to get permission from her Dad

Ha,ha......I think she's old enough to make her own decisions!!!!!

m.ralph · 04-26-2022, 12:05 AM

Nice truck, I've built maybe 8 of them. Your engine number has too many digits, Ford didn't build that many vehicles in that era. The numbers on the gas tank only shows month and year close to when the vehicle was built. If the gas was replaced, then it wouldn't help you date it. Just enjoy it and have fun. I'm looking for another one to build.

Fullraceflathead · 04-26-2022, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Crankster

Just be yourself! Try to find common interests, and some soft music. Good luck!

Exactly, I fell in Love with mine at first sight!!!

12-06-2021, 02:31 PM	#21
RalphS Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 2	Re: Is it possible to date my 28CCPU? That looks like a Model A engine with a Model C head and waterpump. A Model B engine would have its serial number stamped on the top half of the bell housing, not on the engine. And the number has one too many digits to be a 28 engine. Does the crankcase have a removable cover for the oil pump like the 28's had?

12-06-2021, 03:05 PM	#22
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 2,987	Re: Is it possible to date my 28CCPU? That's a B engine.It has the fuel pump boss,and no oil return pipe.

12-06-2021, 03:59 PM	#25
john charlton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,304	Re: Is it possible to date my 28CCPU? The two threaded bolt holes are for the rear view mirror stanchion some were fitted here not at the visor . John in Suffolk County England .

12-07-2021, 07:16 PM	#30
Dennis Pereira Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgetown Divide Kelsey ca Posts: 868	Re: Is it possible to date my 28CCPU? No need to be disappointed nice old truck. __________________ Dennis in Kelsey ca

12-09-2021, 08:43 AM	#31
31Tudor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 611	Re: Is it possible to date my 28CCPU? I agree, it really is a nice truck!

12-10-2021, 01:12 PM	#33
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Is it possible to date my 28CCPU? Re: Is it possible to date my 28CCPU? You first have to get permission from her Dad __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

04-26-2022, 12:05 AM	#35
m.ralph Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 250	Re: Is it possible to date my 28CCPU? Nice truck, I've built maybe 8 of them. Your engine number has too many digits, Ford didn't build that many vehicles in that era. The numbers on the gas tank only shows month and year close to when the vehicle was built. If the gas was replaced, then it wouldn't help you date it. Just enjoy it and have fun. I'm looking for another one to build.