Roadster deck lid question

THE1ANDONLY

THE1ANDONLY

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Hey guys, I have an original 1928 roadster I am building but the guy I got it from didn't have the deck lid, I am looking for a deck lid and was wondering what the difference between the years are. Will a 30-31 fit or do I need to find 28-29? The car will not be a show stopper car or winning any trophies by no means so it doesn't have to be an original 28. Any help would've great. Thanks, Shaun
 
Another thing, does it need to be a "roadster" deck lid? Will a coupe work? How about trunk vs rumble? Thanks again, Shaun
 
The deck lids are the same ,the hinges and latches are the same for the trunk option. The hinges for the rumble are the same but the latches are different from what I understand. If I'm wrong I'm sure someone will straighten me out.
 
All rumble lid outer skins are the same.

The inner structure varies for 28/29- 30/31, the D nuts for the rumble hinges and cut outs for the rumble vs trunk latch.

All the other metal for the quarters and upper panel different between the body styles. The lower panels vary based on year and body type.
 
Back with this post again, so I found a model A decklid but it does not fit, I know my body needs some work and adjustment but the decklid just seems way off, I am wanting to know the dimensions of a real model A decklid, any help will be appreciated, thanks again, Shaun
 
THE1ANDONLY said:
Back with this post again, so I found a model A decklid but it does not fit, I know my body needs some work and adjustment but the decklid just seems way off, I am wanting to know the dimensions of a real model A decklid, any help will be appreciated, thanks again, Shaun
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Well, what do you have? Show us some pictures of the lid or give us the measurements. Is it a Model A lid?
 
Here is the only photo I have at this moment, the guy I bought it from has a well known shop of early ford parts and he said is was Model A...
 

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the lid seems to be about an inch too long where it meets up to the top panel behind the seat and its a real tight fit on the sides...
 
That lower panel looks a little beat up!! Does the front of the lid drop down where it belongs if you pull the lid back? Maybe that lower panel is thowing you off.

John Cochran
 
9.5" is the correct height for the panel below the lid. The inner panels and brackets, etc. are different, depending on whether for a rumble lid or trunk. Likely best if you can post some pictures to determine exactly what all you have.

I have a 1930-31 lid on my '28 roadster, and the only change required was to relocate the rumble latch striker plate, from the front edge of the rain gutter to the rear edge.
 
I went out and measured mine. Panel below lid, 9 3/8 inch high. Trunk/rumble lid, A little short of 31 inches. The panel above the lid, 10 1/4 inch from edge to base of trim bead. I was going to take a picture but the battery was dead. Otherwise, looks like yours. Mine is a rumble seat. The lid fits in pretty tight top and bottom, the width has 1/8 to 1/4 inch gap.

Width of the top of the lid is 36 1/2 inches. Bottom is 35 1/2 inches wide. These are rough measurements because my stuff has had a tough life and they are not the straightest.
 
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Thanks Neal, I also went out last night and checked mine, it's about 36" wide at the top and about 35 1/2" at the bottom length is about 33 1/2", whatcha y'all think? looks like I have a little bit of cutting to do...
 
THE1ANDONLY said:
Thanks Neal, I also went out last night and checked mine, it's about 36" wide at the top and about 35 1/2" at the bottom length is about 33 1/2", whatcha y'all think? looks like I have a little bit of cutting to do...
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The one that I measured is on a '29. Will be interesting to know what your lid is for. Maybe get some pictures of the lid, both inside and out. Someone could help identify it.


Neal
 
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