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so_dak_kid · 09-21-2012, 05:53 PM

What are the differences in the early vs late header panels for the deuce 3w? I recently aquired an original header panel for my 3w and thought it was a late panel as my 3w body is a late body and was told it may be an early header panel?.
Thanks in advance for all responses!

DavidG · 09-21-2012, 07:54 PM

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The difference is in the stamped depressions and attachment points for the brackets that hold the sun visors. The late header panel has rectangular depressions parallel with the center line of the body. The 'D' (or clinch) nuts for attaching the sun visor brackets also are positioned parallel with the center line of the body centered in the depressed rectangles. The earlier header panel has rounded dog leg depressions with the 'D' nuts positioned at an angle almost perpendicular to the center line of the body.

09-21-2012, 05:53 PM	#1
so_dak_kid Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 227	1932 3w header panel differences..early vs late? What are the differences in the early vs late header panels for the deuce 3w? I recently aquired an original header panel for my 3w and thought it was a late panel as my 3w body is a late body and was told it may be an early header panel?. Thanks in advance for all responses!

09-21-2012, 07:54 PM	#2
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,106	Re: 1932 3w header panel differences..early vs late? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The difference is in the stamped depressions and attachment points for the brackets that hold the sun visors. The late header panel has rectangular depressions parallel with the center line of the body. The 'D' (or clinch) nuts for attaching the sun visor brackets also are positioned parallel with the center line of the body centered in the depressed rectangles. The earlier header panel has rounded dog leg depressions with the 'D' nuts positioned at an angle almost perpendicular to the center line of the body.