Is this a Model A accessory??

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My neighbor gave me these expandable luggage racks for running boards. Notice the difference in the stand-off depth; one measures 3" the other 8" (flat that sits on the running board)

Are these Model A accessories? Is one depth correct for a particular year?
Who made these racks as there are no markings?

Is there any good info on the web? My initial search did not turn up much?

Thanks for the feedback
 

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They're era accessories. They weren't specific to Model A's, but rather cars of this era. You'll find that their use on A's was towards the end of their life as many cars dropped the running boards the further they got into the 30's.
 
Here is one that I have on our 1916 T Touring. I like them and they are acceptable for use on a Model A too. It is expandable/contractable to fit whatever size we need it to be (depending on if we are picnicing or not!:cool:)

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BRENT in 10-uh-C said:
Here is one that I have on our 1916 T Touring. I like them and they are acceptable for use on a Model A too. It is expandable/contractable to fit whatever size we need it to be (depending on if we are picnicing or not!:cool:)

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I've never had one but looks like door clearance could be a problem on an A.
 
I have a variant on my roadster. Since the trunk is now a seat, it helps a LOT for carying stuff. I do have to go out the passenger door, but it's a small price to pay for so much extra carrying capacity.
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Jerry Parr WI said:
I've never had one but looks like door clearance could be a problem on an A.
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It's not an issue on the A. Remember you're supposed to slide out through the passenger door, so place it on the drivers side. It was also likely used for trips that required extra space, so I'm sure they were collapsed when not in use.
 
Bert's usually has several to chose from ... I saw some near the display case when I was there today.
 
Thanks for the feedback guys,

I think I will use one as space is at a premium with the coupe:)
 
Jerry Parr WI said:
I've never had one but looks like door clearance could be a problem on an A.
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Like mentioned above, if you slide out the curb-side door, it doesn't matter. Also note in the two original photos how they "accordian" in and out to be the length you need them. Maybe a different way to look at it is Coupes & Roadsters generally have more 'stowage' room than what a passenger-ladened Sedan or Phaeton would. On the driver's side of a Tudor, there is room for a small cooler with the luggage rack compacted and still be able to get the driver's door opened, --or fully expanded allows for luggage and a cooler over the entire length of the running board.

I also have an accessory luggage rack that has two hoops and slips over the top of the spare tire on the rear of the car to make a little platform for a small suitcase or medium sized cooler. Pretty cool. What's that saying 'Necessity is the Mother of Invention'?? :D

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this photo is taken from a Ford film .titled "Selling the new ford" 1928
It follows the car from the Dealer picking up the new 1928 ford and delivering it to the customer
this was a scene taken while the owner was on a trip with less than 1.000 miles on the car
most of the time the driver entered and exited from the passenger side
even before the rack was installed
tom
 

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probably because the earlier Model Ts didn't
even have a drivers door and it was habit
In all the old films I've watched.most of the time they enter and leave on the passenger side
 
Flathead Man said:
Can anyone explain why the driver would enter and exit the vehicle from the passenger side?
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When we started on our 32 AAB, one of the first questions was "why is there only a key slot on the passenger side"? Our guess was that because the roads were dirt, you might be able to stay out of the mud by using the passenger side. JMO
TomH
 
another reason that Ive read is that they didnt want the driver to exit on the traffic side
think about it, when you load your kids,do you allow them to enter from the drivers side in your fordor or van?
I always loaded them from the passenger or sidewalk side
there is also a problem if you exit from the drivers side and want to lock your doors,
the keyed handle is on the passenger side and the inside lock is on the drivers door
 
I found one of these at a swap meet and mounted it on my Model A speedster. It looks very period and gives me a little cargo room. The guy I bought it from wondered if I was going to use it on a car or make a book shelf out of it. Apparently they are popular for that also.
 
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