Differences between Harvard and T-6/SNJ Engine cowls??

[Enemy Ace]

Could someone please explain to me how you tell the difference between the engine cowl of a Harvard and a T-6/SNJ? I also have been told that a Harvard cowling is more valuable, is this true? Is it because they are rarer?
I have a cowling from a T-6 and 1 from a Harvard, I will be taking them out of the packing crate this week and would like to know what I'm looking at if anybody's an expert on these.
Many thanks, Robert

[Ken Dwelle]

As I recall the T-6/SNJ cowling shells are constructed from three skins when looking from front to rear. The Harvard cowls have either two skins or the front one (leading edge skin) is longer... Also some of the Harvard cowls have quick release latches, which make it easier to remove than the T-6 version.

[Stoney]

Harvards don't have the two small ( 2" x 4" appox.) removable plates on the bottom section.

[Enemy Ace]

Awesome. Thanks guys.

[gunnyperdue]

Not to be a pain... but terminology is important here..... any AT-6 that touched the roles of the RAF was called a Harvard and had a Harvard serial number.... I believe the cowls you refer to are specifically Canadian Car and Foundry license built airplanes... also called Harvard's (but were never Sixes/Texans at all).

gunny

[Enemy Ace]

Correct Gunnyperdue, I have 1 set U.S. Built and 1 set Canadian Built.... Or so I've been told.