Anyone Seen the Early Model With Cowl Ventilator?

[ericr]

Model "A"s seem hot to drive in and I often wonder how our ancestors did it wearing vests, ties, suits, long-sleeve shirts, hats...has anyone seen the early model (I think a 4-door) with the factory ventilator? I wonder how it worked, by a cable or whar, did it have a gasket to repel rain, as getting water in that area would be a serious pain.

Any thots why it was discontinued?









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[Tom Wesenberg]

They work great on a Studebaker, but on a Model A I'd think they would suck in engine heat from the hood vents.

 

[Bob from Northport]

The Chevrolet Confederates with those vents had that same problem of pulling in engine heat.

 

[Neil Mylar LakewoodCA]

My brother and I drove an early 28 Fordor from Los Angeles to Bend, Oregon to attend the Northwest Model A Meet, in 1977.

Drawing in engine heat was not a problem.

We did however pass through a swarm of dragon flies and the cowl vent allowed some uninvited guests.


At one time, there was a person who made cowl vent gaskets.

 

[Neil Mylar LakewoodCA]

I had a friend install two early 28 cowl vents in my 29 Tudor's cowl.
They turned out nice.
I'll try to find pictures to post.

 

[Synchro909]

You guys shouldn't complain bout you As getting hot. Try driving a RHD Model A in century degree heat. The hot exhaust is right there at the steering column and there are gaps around that and the pedals. which allow the heat to blow straight up your leg. The result is roasted nuts!

 

[WHN]

You guys shouldn't complain bout you As getting hot. Try driving a RHD Model A in century degree heat. The hot exhaust is right there at the steering column and there are gaps around that and the pedals. which allow the heat to blow straight up your leg. The result is roasted nuts!

Dry roasted?

Enjoy.

 

[WTSHNN]

Here is a picture of a wrecked one.

-Tim

 

[katy]

The '26 - 27' Ts had a vent on top of the cowl, which also gave access to the fuel tank filler cap.

 

[ericr]

You guys shouldn't complain bout you As getting hot. Try driving a RHD Model A in century degree heat. The hot exhaust is right there at the steering column and there are gaps around that and the pedals. which allow the heat to blow straight up your leg. The result is roasted nuts!

well you need to remove your suit jacket, your vest, your tie, and your Sailor Straw Hat. If you are still wearing spats, they have to go too.

 

[rfitzpatrick]

What are Spats??

 

[ericr]

What are Spats??

those decorative coverings over mens' shoes, usually worn with formal attire, most frequently I guess in the early 1900s

 

[al's28/33]

they covered the laces and tongue of your shoes. YOWZZA!!!! now that's a sharp dressed man.

 

[Chris in WNC]

most frequently I guess in the early 1900s

mid 1960's our high school marching band uniforms included white spats.....