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Nabco · 07-24-2015, 04:32 PM

So what are your thoughts on stone guards, went to a show a couple weeks ago and all but one "A" had one....my wife really liked it.

My guess is they block air flow a little but probably do protect the radiator.

Nick

C26Pinelake · 07-24-2015, 04:41 PM

If you check back there was a very long winded post on this subject about a month ago M! Wayne

1crosscut · 07-24-2015, 05:39 PM

Personal preference. Some like the looks. Some like the protection it affords.
Me I like the seeing the radiator.
Your car, do as you like and if it makes your wife happy then you know what they say....

barkleydave · 07-24-2015, 05:40 PM

saved by new 800 dollar radiator from bird strike

CarlG · 07-24-2015, 05:48 PM

If I ever put one on my PU, I'll have the "screen" powder coated black to simulate the bare radiator. I also have a Globe Winterfront I could put on there, it's black, would provide protection from bird strikes, fits inside the shell (which at this point is a '30 car shell)

Mitch//pa · 07-24-2015, 05:49 PM

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i dont like the look of them ,, even if that means eating another 800 rad so be it

msmaron · 07-24-2015, 06:14 PM

Would not be without it!

PepeLoco · 07-24-2015, 06:16 PM

Wish I had them on my other radiator. Now, $800 later I do.

glenn in camino · 07-24-2015, 07:27 PM

I think they are mostly used to cover a dented radiator shell.

Synchro909 · 07-24-2015, 07:28 PM

I have one on 2 out of my 3 As and although I understand what some say about not liking the look, I like the look of that $800 in my wallet even better.

I haven't gotten around to it but I could paint the mesh black to "hide it" and still have the peace of mind. So far, in about 40,000 miles, I haven't had a "Phew, glad I've got that screen there" moment but who knows? I t might come as soon as I leave the driveway next time out. Cheap insurance, I think.

1929 · 07-24-2015, 08:10 PM

I didn't like the looks of it, but I bought it because I just purchased a new radiator, now that its on the car it looks fine, don't buy the cheap one from Speedway, I was told you have to drill holes in the shell to install.

31 Model A · 07-24-2015, 08:46 PM

If any birds strike my rad, let them at least be game birds. Here in my state, any game that you kill with your car is yours, including deer, bear, elk, ducks, geese, quail, turkey, etc.

bunnyc · 07-24-2015, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1929

I didn't like the looks of it, but I bought it because I just purchased a new radiator, now that its on the car it looks fine, don't buy the cheap one from Speedway, I was told you have to drill holes in the shell to install.

I just installed the cheap one from Speedway. No drilling required. Cutting a notch in the rubber grommet for the headlight wiring cable is necessary though. There's a sort of "J" shaped bracket that fits in the hole that's already in the shell where the grommet is located. I might post a photo tomorrow.

Charles Coe · 07-24-2015, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

i dont like the look of them ,, even if that means eating another 800 rad so be it

Agree, I don't like the look of them either. But I have one on my tudor. It was on there when my dad bought the car a few years ago. I think many use them because they like the look and think it dresses up the car. If I ever get my fordor finished, I do not plan to put one on it.

eagle · 07-24-2015, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1929

I didn't like the looks of it, but I bought it because I just purchased a new radiator, now that its on the car it looks fine, don't buy the cheap one from Speedway, I was told you have to drill holes in the shell to install.

I bought "The Cheap One" from Speedway and it has been on my car for 3 years. Easy to install, no drilling, and still nice and shiny stainless steel.

Nabco · 07-24-2015, 09:30 PM

Thanks for all the input guys....for those that have them if you purchase from Snyder's or Bert's do you need to drill any holes...that mak s me nervous.

Nick

Pete · 07-24-2015, 09:51 PM

I put one on because it makes the front look kind of like a 32 Chev.

Slowplane · 07-24-2015, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

i dont like the look of them ,, even if that means eating another 800 rad so be it

What Mitch said...

Henry1953 · 07-24-2015, 10:12 PM

No extra holes needed for the installation. I happen to like the way it looks.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 07-24-2015, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by glenn in camino

I think they are mostly used to cover a dented radiator shell.

If so, that's a SMART move, Glenn What qualifies YOU as an authority on what MOST people do? Some folks don't have the money to invest in PERFECT radiator shells or don't care about a dent or two, but just want to PROTECT their RADIATORS
Glenn, forgive me for sounding smart assed, but that was an unkind statement you made. We're ALL here to try to help & have a little FUN!
Anyone have a decent used one, for Vermin, my '29?--- P.M. me, please.
Bill W.

07-24-2015, 04:32 PM	#1
Nabco Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dublin, OH & Clyde, NC Posts: 494	Radiator Stone Guards??? So what are your thoughts on stone guards, went to a show a couple weeks ago and all but one "A" had one....my wife really liked it. My guess is they block air flow a little but probably do protect the radiator. Nick __________________ 1930 Deluxe Coupe "Sister"

07-24-2015, 04:41 PM	#2
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Radiator Stone Guards??? If you check back there was a very long winded post on this subject about a month ago M! Wayne

07-24-2015, 05:39 PM	#3
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,907	Re: Radiator Stone Guards??? Personal preference. Some like the looks. Some like the protection it affords. Me I like the seeing the radiator. Your car, do as you like and if it makes your wife happy then you know what they say.... __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska

07-24-2015, 05:40 PM	#4
barkleydave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 502	Re: Radiator Stone Guards??? saved by new 800 dollar radiator from bird strike

07-24-2015, 05:48 PM	#5
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Radiator Stone Guards??? If I ever put one on my PU, I'll have the "screen" powder coated black to simulate the bare radiator. I also have a Globe Winterfront I could put on there, it's black, would provide protection from bird strikes, fits inside the shell (which at this point is a '30 car shell) __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

07-24-2015, 05:49 PM	#6
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Radiator Stone Guards??? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) i dont like the look of them ,, even if that means eating another 800 rad so be it

07-24-2015, 06:16 PM	#8
PepeLoco Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Austin Posts: 118	Re: Radiator Stone Guards??? Wish I had them on my other radiator. Now, $800 later I do.

07-24-2015, 07:27 PM	#9
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Radiator Stone Guards??? I think they are mostly used to cover a dented radiator shell.

07-24-2015, 07:28 PM	#10
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Radiator Stone Guards??? I have one on 2 out of my 3 As and although I understand what some say about not liking the look, I like the look of that $800 in my wallet even better. I haven't gotten around to it but I could paint the mesh black to "hide it" and still have the peace of mind. So far, in about 40,000 miles, I haven't had a "Phew, glad I've got that screen there" moment but who knows? I t might come as soon as I leave the driveway next time out. Cheap insurance, I think. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

07-24-2015, 08:10 PM	#11
1929 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New York Posts: 943	Re: Radiator Stone Guards??? I didn't like the looks of it, but I bought it because I just purchased a new radiator, now that its on the car it looks fine, don't buy the cheap one from Speedway, I was told you have to drill holes in the shell to install.

07-24-2015, 08:46 PM	#12
31 Model A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Here I am in front of Todd's Grocery in 1931 selling Grit newspapers Posts: 2,548	Re: Radiator Stone Guards??? If any birds strike my rad, let them at least be game birds. Here in my state, any game that you kill with your car is yours, including deer, bear, elk, ducks, geese, quail, turkey, etc. __________________ "Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience" "Hey Lady, ya wanna buy a Grit?" "If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you're old" Will Rogers

07-24-2015, 09:30 PM	#16
Nabco Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dublin, OH & Clyde, NC Posts: 494	Re: Radiator Stone Guards??? Thanks for all the input guys....for those that have them if you purchase from Snyder's or Bert's do you need to drill any holes...that mak s me nervous. Nick __________________ 1930 Deluxe Coupe "Sister"

07-24-2015, 09:51 PM	#17
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,407	Re: Radiator Stone Guards??? I put one on because it makes the front look kind of like a 32 Chev.

07-24-2015, 10:12 PM	#19
Henry1953 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Laurel, MS Posts: 126	Re: Radiator Stone Guards??? No extra holes needed for the installation. I happen to like the way it looks.