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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. -
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 popsComment
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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 outsideComment
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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, 08:16 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, 03:32 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, 08:52 PM -
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, 07:26 AM -
What came first...the short or the long 30-31 cowl band and when did it change?
Thanks.
Pluck03-17-2018, 03:47 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, 03:41 PM -
Can someone post a picture of how the cowl light brackets attach on each side of the cowl on a 31? The center one in the middle at the upper corner of the terminal box is easy but I don't see how the other two attach. If they attach to the screw holding the cowl webbing that screw is into a cage nut so what holds the bracket? Thanks, Art11-15-2017, 07:35 AM -
I am in need of two photos:
1. Cowl Band bottom placement of the very early 1930 Model A's below the bottom bead;
2. Cowl Band bottom placement of the later 1930 Model A's above the bottom bead.
Please email them to [email protected].
Thanks.
Pluck03-24-2018, 10:14 PM -
Getting ready to install cowl lights on my 28 Model A am I correct that I have to drill a 1 1/4 hole for the grommet ?...10-26-2018, 05:40 PM
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