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coachstaff · 06-27-2021, 05:16 PM

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.

Gary WA · 06-27-2021, 07:03 PM

It was sold as an aftermarket accessory.

Bob Bidonde · 06-28-2021, 08:23 AM

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.

katy · 06-28-2021, 10:16 AM

Stone guards were sold as accessories long before the Model A was thought up.

LeonardS · 06-28-2021, 11:20 AM

When I lived in Iowa, we installed stone guards to keep the pheasants from damaging the radiator when/if you hit one.

Chuck Sea/Tac · 06-28-2021, 01:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

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.

Or, like me, you have an original radiator and you don’t want it damaged!

JD 1931 · 06-28-2021, 03:01 PM

Had one installed when I bought car and never liked it so I sold it and now like the look without it...

asapguy · 06-28-2021, 05:56 PM

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.

wwirz · 06-29-2021, 02:30 PM

I live on a dirt and gravel road. Nice accessory and good for my A

eagle · 06-30-2021, 07:42 AM

they have little to no functional value in the current era They are called "Stone Guards" for a reason.

Ivan in southeast va. · 06-30-2021, 04:05 PM

Don't waste your money. I got one hanging on the wall right now.

Jeff/Illinois · 06-30-2021, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD 1931

Had one installed when I bought car and never liked it so I sold it and now like the look without it...

JD I did that same thing!

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

GeneBob · 07-01-2021, 09:06 AM

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.

06-27-2021, 05:16 PM	#1
coachstaff Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 16	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.

06-27-2021, 07:03 PM	#2
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,104	Re: Stoneguards It was sold as an aftermarket accessory. __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

06-28-2021, 08:23 AM	#3
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,463	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. __________________ Bob Bidonde

06-28-2021, 10:16 AM	#4
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,043	Re: Stoneguards Stone guards were sold as accessories long before the Model A was thought up. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

06-28-2021, 11:20 AM	#5
LeonardS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 657	Re: Stoneguards When I lived in Iowa, we installed stone guards to keep the pheasants from damaging the radiator when/if you hit one.

06-28-2021, 03:01 PM	#7
JD 1931 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: west coast Fla.. Posts: 311	Re: Stoneguards Had one installed when I bought car and never liked it so I sold it and now like the look without it...

06-28-2021, 05:56 PM	#8
asapguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Snohomish Wa. Posts: 389	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.

06-29-2021, 02:30 PM	#9
wwirz Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Corning NY Posts: 244	Re: Stoneguards I live on a dirt and gravel road. Nice accessory and good for my A

06-30-2021, 07:42 AM	#10
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,025	Re: Stoneguards they have little to no functional value in the current era They are called "Stone Guards" for a reason. __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."

06-30-2021, 04:05 PM	#11
Ivan in southeast va. Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia Posts: 303	Re: Stoneguards Don't waste your money. I got one hanging on the wall right now.

07-01-2021, 09:06 AM	#13
GeneBob Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Denver Area Posts: 433	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.