I put my original 31 cowlband installed just finger tight today. When I hold the cowl lamp arms against the cowl band there is a gap between tahe arm and the body. Do the lamp arms get tightened enough to close that gap. I had two cowl lamp arms break when shipped from the plater so I am not wanting to force these.
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Art i ran into the same situation.. did you run out of threads on the inside to tighten it.3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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I have only fingured tightened the cowl band and only held the cowl lamp arms in place.Comment
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Are they original cowl lights or pops3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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They are original cowl lamp arms I had replated.Comment
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If everything is correct it should be a perfect fit once you tighten them up. Tighten the cowl band first, but watch out for squashing the band with the lamp arms.. Since your using all original stuff it should be fine, but it is scary snugging them down.. Use two people and one with a good eye on the outside3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
Mitch's Auto Service ctrComment
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Thanks, Hey, I turned senior member. I hope I got that advice with my senior discount!Comment
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Don't forget the wood block between the body and the interior bracket. I made my own for my 31 sport coupe and had to make them thicker than the repos so bolt would not bottom out. Some times the interior 'U' bracket is bent. Hope this is some help. GrantComment
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When I installed a set of cowl lamps on a 1930 I had to find some washers (Shims) to hold the arms from the cowl band to keep from crushing . I have seen several cowl bands that were dented right where the cowl lamp arms fit . NormComment
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Seeing as though I’ve been unable to acquire a cowl band ( unless I’m willing to give up the left one) I noticed that 32 cowl bands are available how much different are they to a 30-31? Can I modify one to be acceptable? Remembering that it’s going on a ccpu so it will get painted black anyways. Thoughts and or suggestions?...08-08-2021, 09:16 PM -
I've searched through the fine point photos but haven't found a closeup at the bottom of the '28-'29 cowl welt. Where does it stop and is it just cut straight off or tucked in somehow?06-18-2020, 04:32 PM -
Just recently someone was looking for a good cowl, and this looks like a good buy if it's what they need.
The cowl band alone is pretty expensive.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Model-A-Cab...BaZqOp&vxp=mtr01-23-2018, 09:52 PM -
On my cowl band two of the carriage bolts which connect to the cowl sides are missing. Since there is no trauma to the band I can only conclude that upon removal they were rusted and were twisted off. I would like to replace them, but there is no notch in the underside of the band to permit that. Any suggestions?06-20-2022, 10:19 AM -
I am in need of two photos of the cowl band. Both photos a the lower end for comparison.
1. The early 1930 cowl band;
2. The later 1930-1931 cowl band.
Please send them to [email protected]
Thanks.
Pluck03-15-2018, 08:26 AM -
I have searched high and low, does anyone know if they will start reproductions of the cowl band? I am in the middle of a restoration and can’t find a decent cowl band. It seems they haven’t been made for some time.05-29-2022, 12:54 PM -
What came first...the short or the long 30-31 cowl band and when did it change?
Thanks.
Pluck03-17-2018, 04:47 PM -
can't seem to find a Vendor that stocks or supplies reproduction cowl band for 29 Murray
Fordor, car is a driver but my band is a little worst for wear and tear. $700 to $1000 to have mine restored is a little steep for me right now. any suggestions?01-30-2018, 04:41 PM -
Is there a place or someone restoring original cowl bands or a good source for a good reproduction?
I've been calling most vendors and they are out of stock
I have the original one in fair condition with a few dings, so it could be a good candidate for restoring.
Thx,11-08-2021, 09:59 PM -
Our 1930 roadster is not a deluxe but it does have cowl lights. The fellow we bought it from told me the cowl lights were on the car when he bought it, unrestored, in 1958. The switch for dealer-installed cowl lights that is described in Chapter 18 of the “Judging Standards and Restoration Guidelines” is not present but that might not surprising because the previous owner had the car painted...09-15-2021, 09:05 AM
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