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31 Model A · 11-09-2014, 02:24 PM

Was there ever an after market guard/cushion, if not, what do you do to keep your doors from hitting/rubbing against the spare tires mounted in the fenders when the doors are opened?

Ed

1930artdeco · 11-09-2014, 02:26 PM

I think you can adjust the door catch on 30-31 closed cars so they don't hit. But that is a "I think" statement.

Mike

1931 flamingo · 11-09-2014, 02:28 PM

My doors don't hit the side mounts.
Paul in CT

31 Model A · 11-09-2014, 02:44 PM

I'll have a closer look later this week but I noticed that a round piece of black foam cushion was stuck to the driver's side spare to keep the door from making contact. I'll have that look and get back with what I found.

Thanks................

Mitch//pa · 11-09-2014, 03:05 PM

As mentioned you should be able to adjust the door checks behind the kick panels to limit the swing

wawath · 11-10-2014, 05:58 PM

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My 31 roadster has leather checks tha will not let the door go that far

Gerald1961 · 11-11-2014, 07:03 AM

On my Town Sedan I have stoppers fixed to the door and guided by a rubber part inside the body. These stoppers allow an opening angle of all 4 doors of 90 degrees. This prevents from touching the tires.

31 Model A · 11-11-2014, 07:16 AM

I had hopes of taking possession by delivery this week and start going over her from front bumper to rear but that will have to be delayed until first part of next week. Too many commitments. Need to study and learn the ins and outs of her and the doors are on that list.

11-09-2014, 02:24 PM	#1
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	31 Deluxe spare tires Was there ever an after market guard/cushion, if not, what do you do to keep your doors from hitting/rubbing against the spare tires mounted in the fenders when the doors are opened? Ed __________________ "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

11-09-2014, 02:26 PM	#2
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,550	Re: 31 Deluxe spare tires I think you can adjust the door catch on 30-31 closed cars so they don't hit. But that is a "I think" statement. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

11-09-2014, 02:28 PM	#3
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: 31 Deluxe spare tires My doors don't hit the side mounts. Paul in CT

11-09-2014, 02:44 PM	#4
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: 31 Deluxe spare tires I'll have a closer look later this week but I noticed that a round piece of black foam cushion was stuck to the driver's side spare to keep the door from making contact. I'll have that look and get back with what I found. Thanks................ __________________ "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

11-09-2014, 03:05 PM	#5
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: 31 Deluxe spare tires As mentioned you should be able to adjust the door checks behind the kick panels to limit the swing

11-10-2014, 05:58 PM	#6
wawath Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lebanon Tn. Posts: 10	Re: 31 Deluxe spare tires Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My 31 roadster has leather checks tha will not let the door go that far

11-11-2014, 07:03 AM	#7
Gerald1961 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 59	Re: 31 Deluxe spare tires On my Town Sedan I have stoppers fixed to the door and guided by a rubber part inside the body. These stoppers allow an opening angle of all 4 doors of 90 degrees. This prevents from touching the tires.

11-11-2014, 07:16 AM	#8
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: 31 Deluxe spare tires I had hopes of taking possession by delivery this week and start going over her from front bumper to rear but that will have to be delayed until first part of next week. Too many commitments. Need to study and learn the ins and outs of her and the doors are on that list. __________________ "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