2024/03/21 update
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82-A Detail Page
| 82-A Closed Cab | Production Dates-Count | Supplier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start End | A/AA*1 | ||
| Neil Wilson 2018 | |||
| Closed Cab – also used on A chassis starting June 1928 |
12/27 06/30 | 292,105 | Budd |
| *1 – 82-A count includes 153 for 1927 | see..FMC ART Adj. | ||
| 82-A count includes 7,310 for June 1930 (50% of total count) | |||
82-A Closed Cab Overview
The Edward G. Budd Manufacturing, Co. supplied Ford with the 82-A closed cab. It was used on the AA’s from 12/27—6/30.
With changes to the rear body bolt holes, this cab was available on the A-chassis starting in June of 1928 and was also used through June of 1930. The 82-A was replaced with the 82-B closed cab starting in June of 1930.
This cab was designed to use slightly modified Model T coupe and Tudor doors. The photograph shows the 82-A closed cab for identification. This photograph is of an early 1929 AA.
The major features which identify the 82-A cab from the later 82-B cab are the exposed hinge pillar, flat belt moulding, square back corners, flat back panels, small rear window and top material covered, skeleton type, sunvisor.
This cab was designed to use slightly modified Model T coupe and Tudor doors. The above photograph shows the 82-A closed cab for identification. This photograph is of an early 1929 AA.
The major features which identify the 82-A cab from the later 82-B cab are the exposed hinge pillar, flat belt moulding, square back corners, flat back panels, small rear window and top material covered, skeleton type, sunvisor.
Note the location of the side view mirror on the hinge pillar at the sunvisor. A common location for most of 1928 and early 1929 closed cabs.
The 82-A came with a hand operated windshield wiper. The optional pin striping can be seen. Both the inside door lock lever and its knob are bright nickel plated. The outside handle had a brownish-black insert held by a bright, nickle plated cover which was crimped in place.
The cab shown would have been the common 1929 color of Rock Moss Green with an optional Straw stripe. Both the outside and inside of the cab were painted this color. The cab shown was not polished. This was the standard finish for the AA’s. A polished finish was available for an extra charge.
82-A Cab Rear-Upper Back Panel Designs
d1 – A unique Ford script was stamped above the rear window which was located in the upper molding; reinforcement ribs extended from window lower corners – used from 12/27—2/28
d2 – same as d1 but without the Ford script – March—Sept 1928 (found AA with gas tank stamped 8-28-28)
d3 – lowered rear window (4”) – June—July of 1928 (note overlapping dates)
d4 – added reinforcement ribs at window upper corners – 7/28—6/30 (note overlapping dates)
Gallery – 82-A d1 and d4 Upper Back Panels
