06-27-2021, 05:16 PM | #1 |
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Stoneguards
When did stoneguards become an option for Model A's. I am entering my 1931 deluxe roadster in a concours event and don't know if this option is ok with their judging standards.
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06-27-2021, 07:03 PM | #2 |
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Re: Stoneguards
It was sold as an aftermarket accessory.
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06-28-2021, 08:23 AM | #3 |
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Re: Stoneguards
The connotation a stone guard gives is it's hiding an ugly / non-original radiator because they have little to no functional value in the current era.
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06-28-2021, 10:16 AM | #4 |
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Re: Stoneguards
Stone guards were sold as accessories long before the Model A was thought up.
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06-28-2021, 11:20 AM | #5 |
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Re: Stoneguards
When I lived in Iowa, we installed stone guards to keep the pheasants from damaging the radiator when/if you hit one.
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06-28-2021, 01:00 PM | #6 |
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06-28-2021, 03:01 PM | #7 |
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Re: Stoneguards
Had one installed when I bought car and never liked it so I sold it and now like the look without it...
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06-28-2021, 05:56 PM | #8 |
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Re: Stoneguards
Living in Western Wa. a stone guard can be very useful if you drive your Model A on the highways, especially US HWY 2. If I make it two yrs, W/O a chipped windshield I feel lucky. Lots of gravel trucks which are always throwing up rocks.
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06-29-2021, 02:30 PM | #9 |
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Re: Stoneguards
I live on a dirt and gravel road. Nice accessory and good for my A
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06-30-2021, 07:42 AM | #10 |
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Re: Stoneguards
they have little to no functional value in the current era They are called "Stone Guards" for a reason.
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06-30-2021, 04:05 PM | #11 |
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Re: Stoneguards
Don't waste your money. I got one hanging on the wall right now.
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06-30-2021, 07:54 PM | #12 | |
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Re: Stoneguards
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Figured with skilled radiator guys out there like Berg's or even a Brassworks radiator I'll take a chance. I've been driving Model A Fords since 1971 and have never had an incident. NOW watch I'll take one for the team in the radiator in July, now that I said that |
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07-01-2021, 09:06 AM | #13 |
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Re: Stoneguards
I have wondered if the stone guard actually does anything for me but I see enough stones and mud balls thrown up on the highway that I have kept mine. I did paint the grate section black so you can see the original shape of the radiator behind it. Looks much better.
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