The Ford Barn

Aok · 07-09-2013, 07:20 PM

Thinking about putting a full rear bumper on my coupe.
Looking for a few photos of coupes or any cars with a full rear bumper. Spent about a hour looking through some old model A magazines and most photos are front or side photos.

Also do I need to change the bumper brackets my car has a rear spare tire

glenn in camino · 07-09-2013, 07:29 PM

Why not just get one of those new curved spare tire guards. I have one on my 31 sport coupe to protect my metal tire cover. Looks great.

Aok · 07-09-2013, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glenn in camino

Why not just get one of those new curved spare tire guards. I have one on my 31 sport coupe to protect my metal tire cover. Looks great.

Most likely going to replace my bumpers so just trying to decide if I want to go with a full rear or the 2 piece one

Patrick L. · 07-09-2013, 07:52 PM

I believe the full rear bumper is a front bumper. I'd have to look, but, I think there are pictures in the Judging Standards since it the last 'A' book I've read.

Mitch//pa · 07-09-2013, 08:08 PM

Agree with Glenn

1931 flamingo · 07-10-2013, 12:39 PM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

I'm running a full rear bumper as I have spares in both fenders.
Paul in CT

Aok · 07-10-2013, 01:10 PM

Was hoping for a photo or 2 as to what they looked like as most photos in magazines and on line tend to be front side I guess no one want to show off their rear end in public

. With 2 suggestions for the spare tire guard, a option I had not thought of originally, I will also consider that as it also would give a finished look to the back bumper.

Mitch//pa · 07-10-2013, 01:18 PM

i like this look over the full bumper

Mitch//pa · 07-10-2013, 01:22 PM

ttt

Aok · 07-10-2013, 03:06 PM

Mitch, Thanks for the photos

Bill Cilker · 07-10-2013, 04:19 PM

Ford put a full width rear bumper on cars that had at least one side mount. I do not think that you can mount a full width rear bumper with a rear mounted spare. The full width rear bumper is just a front bumper mounted on the rear. Be careful when you make the change because early 1930 vehicles had a 62" wide bumper. Late 30 and 1931 vehicles had a 60" bumper. When you make the change, you will have to make 2 spacers to replace the bumper support that goes between the rear bumper arms and the rear bumper cross brace. See the picture on page 4-16 of the 2011 Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards. I attached a picture of the rear bumper on my unrestored Victoria.

Patrick L. · 07-10-2013, 05:02 PM

pics of the full rear bumper can be found in Jim Schild's book Ford Model A. # piece on pgs 68 and 105. Full one [front] pgs 9,20.89/97,107.

TinCup · 07-10-2013, 06:15 PM

That is one nice Vicky!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Cilker

Ford put a full width rear bumper on cars that had at least one side mount. I do not think that you can mount a full width rear bumper with a rear mounted spare. The full width rear bumper is just a front bumper mounted on the rear. Be careful when you make the change because early 1930 vehicles had a 62" wide bumper. Late 30 and 1931 vehicles had a 60" bumper. When you make the change, you will have to make 2 spacers to replace the bumper support that goes between the rear bumper arms and the rear bumper cross brace. See the picture on page 4-16 of the 2011 Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards. I attached a picture of the rear bumper on my unrestored Victoria.

Aok · 07-10-2013, 06:45 PM

Bill that is good information
Patrick page #'s make I easy I will take a look at the book.

In addition to the spare tire protector in the judging standards I found an ad in the unauthorized accessories book for a vendor that offered a deluxe spare protector and only $6

CarlG · 07-10-2013, 07:07 PM

Here's mine:

07-09-2013, 07:20 PM	#1
Aok Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tx Posts: 502	Full rear Bumper Thinking about putting a full rear bumper on my coupe. Looking for a few photos of coupes or any cars with a full rear bumper. Spent about a hour looking through some old model A magazines and most photos are front or side photos. Also do I need to change the bumper brackets my car has a rear spare tire

07-09-2013, 07:29 PM	#2
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Full rear Bumper Why not just get one of those new curved spare tire guards. I have one on my 31 sport coupe to protect my metal tire cover. Looks great.

07-09-2013, 07:52 PM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Full rear Bumper I believe the full rear bumper is a front bumper. I'd have to look, but, I think there are pictures in the Judging Standards since it the last 'A' book I've read.

07-09-2013, 08:08 PM	#5
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Full rear Bumper Agree with Glenn Last edited by Mitch//pa; 07-10-2013 at 01:07 PM.

07-10-2013, 12:39 PM	#6
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Full rear Bumper Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'm running a full rear bumper as I have spares in both fenders. Paul in CT

07-10-2013, 01:10 PM	#7
Aok Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tx Posts: 502	Re: Full rear Bumper Was hoping for a photo or 2 as to what they looked like as most photos in magazines and on line tend to be front side I guess no one want to show off their rear end in public . With 2 suggestions for the spare tire guard, a option I had not thought of originally, I will also consider that as it also would give a finished look to the back bumper.

07-10-2013, 03:06 PM	#10
Aok Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tx Posts: 502	Re: Full rear Bumper Mitch, Thanks for the photos

07-10-2013, 05:02 PM	#12
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Full rear Bumper pics of the full rear bumper can be found in Jim Schild's book Ford Model A. # piece on pgs 68 and 105. Full one [front] pgs 9,20.89/97,107.