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Bob Johnson · 05-28-2014, 12:50 PM

For a 1930 - 1931 car what is the correct distance from the front of the front tire to the back of the front bumper? (the back of the bumper bar inside of the eyelet.

Bob

Coupster · 05-30-2014, 05:43 AM

Need that answer toooo

Terry,NJ · 05-30-2014, 06:56 AM

Been wondering myself!

montanafordman · 05-30-2014, 07:05 AM

I think the main thing is that its even between both sides. I had the fenders off my car and noticed that the tire was closer to the front bumper on one side than the other, then upon closer inspection I noticed my front axle was bent!

I rebuilt the front end and put the axle in a press to straighten it out (I also replaced the front wishbone) and then the spacing from the front bumper to the tires was even on both sides. After that work I put nearly 2,000 miles on the car and it drove nicely. Sorry I can't chime in on an actual number at this time but hopefully someone knows, but like I said I think the most important thing is that its symmetrical, if it isn't you probably have some issues somewhere.

ctlikon0712 · 05-30-2014, 07:19 AM

It is probably important to know if the bumper is an original 60" length or the aftermarket stainless type that are shorter I believe....
I would like to know also. Different Mfg. tires will have a different profile which could change it too. I think montanafordman is probably correct about them being symmetrical.

ctlikon0712 · 05-30-2014, 11:35 AM

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chiliman · 05-30-2014, 11:45 AM

Mine is closer running 650 16 Coackers

Kurt in NJ · 05-30-2014, 07:43 PM

On my car it is about 2" at the closest (back of the curled end) to the goodyear tire, the bumper bars were NOS unplated, and I havn't found any evidence that the car ever had any front accident damage., measured like in the picture of the earlier post it is about 3-3/4" through the bars to the center of the tread, less than 1/8 difference side to side with either measurement

05-28-2014, 12:50 PM	#1
Bob Johnson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 979	Front tire to bumper distance 30-31 For a 1930 - 1931 car what is the correct distance from the front of the front tire to the back of the front bumper? (the back of the bumper bar inside of the eyelet. Bob

05-30-2014, 05:43 AM	#2
Coupster Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 47	Re: Front tire to bumper distance 30-31 Need that answer toooo

05-30-2014, 06:56 AM	#3
Terry,NJ Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern Bucks Co. Pa Posts: 632	Re: Front tire to bumper distance 30-31 Been wondering myself!

05-30-2014, 07:05 AM	#4
montanafordman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 568	Re: Front tire to bumper distance 30-31 I think the main thing is that its even between both sides. I had the fenders off my car and noticed that the tire was closer to the front bumper on one side than the other, then upon closer inspection I noticed my front axle was bent! I rebuilt the front end and put the axle in a press to straighten it out (I also replaced the front wishbone) and then the spacing from the front bumper to the tires was even on both sides. After that work I put nearly 2,000 miles on the car and it drove nicely. Sorry I can't chime in on an actual number at this time but hopefully someone knows, but like I said I think the most important thing is that its symmetrical, if it isn't you probably have some issues somewhere. __________________ Aaron in Tacoma (although still a Montana hillbilly at heart )

05-30-2014, 07:19 AM	#5
ctlikon0712 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 1,609	Re: Front tire to bumper distance 30-31 It is probably important to know if the bumper is an original 60" length or the aftermarket stainless type that are shorter I believe.... I would like to know also. Different Mfg. tires will have a different profile which could change it too. I think montanafordman is probably correct about them being symmetrical. __________________ Wanted: Simmons Super Power Head Craig Likon 1931 150B

05-30-2014, 11:35 AM	#6
ctlikon0712 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 1,609	Re: Front tire to bumper distance 30-31 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks 30 coupe! __________________ Wanted: Simmons Super Power Head Craig Likon 1931 150B

05-30-2014, 11:45 AM	#7
chiliman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Liberty, MO Posts: 201	Re: Front tire to bumper distance 30-31 Mine is closer running 650 16 Coackers

05-30-2014, 07:43 PM	#8
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Front tire to bumper distance 30-31 On my car it is about 2" at the closest (back of the curled end) to the goodyear tire, the bumper bars were NOS unplated, and I havn't found any evidence that the car ever had any front accident damage., measured like in the picture of the earlier post it is about 3-3/4" through the bars to the center of the tread, less than 1/8 difference side to side with either measurement