Hot Rods Is this a 1929 Essex?

Just picked this up. I think it is a 1928 or 1929 Essex. I am missing the cowl and deck lid. I think I will have to make the deck lid. Maybe find and Essex cowl or modify a Model A cowl to fit.

 

Here is a 1929 Essex coupe with the same quarter panel reveal contour....the piano hinge attaches to the rear of the door opening, suicide style....

 

its not a 1928

 

But it does look like a 1929 super six to me cowls should be easy to find nothing too special about them

 

Looks the same, would a 1928 cowl work on a 1929?

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1928-28-Es...874719?hash=item2a86d72b5f:g:f4YAAOSwwvZZW-Ko

lol there yah go

 

Is the 28 cowl the same?

 

Here is some pics of a known 1929 coupe

 

Firewall looks different to me but just depends how picky you are. if your not doing a show-car resto i wouldn't worry about it. finding and clear essex title now thats hard! I had to buy a cowl to get a title for my 30 I built.

 

If you notice that front line on the cowl is def different from 1928 - 1929 or it may just be a different model.

 

Not too picky, just want it to fit.
Thank you for the help. The parts I have are very solid. Also came with the original frame. Is there a vin on the frame or only the cowl?

 

I just used the silver plate on the firewall to get my title. Oklahoma is pretty lenient on getting a title though. getting a manufactured vehicle title is kind of pain.

 

IIRC, frame # is behind the rear frame kickup, on the dr side. Been awhile since I looked at mine.
Marcus...

 

Thanks, I will clean that area and look for numbers.