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Technical Model A outside door handles 28-29 vs. 30-31

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Jharris45, Mar 29, 2021.

  1. Jharris45
    Joined: May 27, 2018
    Posts: 17

    Jharris45

    I'm sure this is posted somewhere, but before I go purchase new ones, I was wondering if someone could tell me the difference between the Model A outside door handles (28-29) and (30-31)?

    Thanks,
    Jim
     
  2. pitman
    Joined: May 14, 2006
    Posts: 5,148

    pitman

    Only diff I recall is the simpler 'straight' form, or the more graceful 'scroll' type.
    (Might be called deluxe)
     
  3. sloppy jalopies
    Joined: Jun 29, 2015
    Posts: 5,256

    sloppy jalopies
    Member

    no sir, the bezel to beltline is flat on '28-'29s and has an arch on the '30-'31s... like the beltline...
    the '29 murray and briggs may have arched bezels...
     
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  4. Jharris45
    Joined: May 27, 2018
    Posts: 17

    Jharris45

    Interesting, thanks - appreciated!
     
  5. woodiewagon46
    Joined: Mar 14, 2013
    Posts: 2,535

    woodiewagon46
    Member
    from New York

    From the Judging Standards: "Most 1928-1929 outside door handles were br*** clad and nickel plated. The 1928-30 Standard Briggs Fordor had thin die cast, scroll shaped , nickel plated handles until 1930 and chrome plated afterwards. They were thinner than the Murray Sedan handles until late 1930. Thereafter both used the wider metal clad type. All Cabriolets had wide scroll shaped handles. Most early 1930 cars had chrome plated, br*** clad handles. Later 1930-31 outside handles were stainless steel clad with stainless escutcheons , but some had chrome plated spacers and or escutcheons." Hope this helps.
     
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