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anteek · 07-30-2015, 01:52 PM

I'm putting together a MUTT from leftovers. What are the differences in front fenders,'32,'3,'34? how about running boards? This IS NOT a show truck!!!!!!!

FlatheadTed · 07-30-2015, 03:04 PM

32 used the car running boards ,the fenders are all the same except the bulge over the frame rivets ,ted

deuce_roadster · 07-30-2015, 03:28 PM

The car front fenders are different in other areas besides the hump to clear the rivets. While they look the same you will find the curvature is different, length is different. Many have tried to use truck fenders on a car without success.
I believe the 32-4 TRUCK front fenders are the same. if that was your question, not if 32 passenger car fenders would work.

Bruce Lancaster · 07-30-2015, 04:01 PM

'32 truck fenders are same as passenger, except for the spare tire well if they have that. "33-4 truck fenders look very much like '32 but really do not interchange because of different curvature of frame where they attach. Visually, you can distinguish by a small bulge stamped into fender up front to clear stuff...fender brace or shock...don't remember, but an easy distinction from '32. Just not interchangeable.
BB running boards came in several lengths for use with different type bodies...all tin, not like '32 passenger.

FlatheadTed · 07-30-2015, 05:23 PM

I should have said truck fenders are the same ,car fenders have differences as noted above ,don't ask me what they are .Ted

DavidG · 07-30-2015, 10:29 PM

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As Bruce has indicated, all '32 front fenders without wells are the same regardless of their application (passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and big trucks). There was a running change that narrowed the flange of the fender on top of the frame forward of the front cross member, but it applied to all front fenders. The '32 front fenders are not common with any post '32 vehicle, including big trucks.

Karl Wescott · 07-31-2015, 08:26 AM

I concur with Bruce and David. Confirmed many times with successful sales of fiberglass fenders, and horror stories of those who try to use 1932 fenders on 1933-34 or visa versa.

07-30-2015, 01:52 PM	#1
anteek Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 319	BB trucks,'32-'34 differences in front fenders I'm putting together a MUTT from leftovers. What are the differences in front fenders,'32,'3,'34? how about running boards? This IS NOT a show truck!!!!!!!

07-30-2015, 03:04 PM	#2
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: BB trucks,'32-'34 differences in front fenders 32 used the car running boards ,the fenders are all the same except the bulge over the frame rivets ,ted __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

07-30-2015, 03:28 PM	#3
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: BB trucks,'32-'34 differences in front fenders The car front fenders are different in other areas besides the hump to clear the rivets. While they look the same you will find the curvature is different, length is different. Many have tried to use truck fenders on a car without success. I believe the 32-4 TRUCK front fenders are the same. if that was your question, not if 32 passenger car fenders would work.

07-30-2015, 04:01 PM	#4
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: BB trucks,'32-'34 differences in front fenders '32 truck fenders are same as passenger, except for the spare tire well if they have that. "33-4 truck fenders look very much like '32 but really do not interchange because of different curvature of frame where they attach. Visually, you can distinguish by a small bulge stamped into fender up front to clear stuff...fender brace or shock...don't remember, but an easy distinction from '32. Just not interchangeable. BB running boards came in several lengths for use with different type bodies...all tin, not like '32 passenger.

07-30-2015, 05:23 PM	#5
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: BB trucks,'32-'34 differences in front fenders I should have said truck fenders are the same ,car fenders have differences as noted above ,don't ask me what they are .Ted __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

07-30-2015, 10:29 PM	#6
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,102	Re: BB trucks,'32-'34 differences in front fenders Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) As Bruce has indicated, all '32 front fenders without wells are the same regardless of their application (passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and big trucks). There was a running change that narrowed the flange of the fender on top of the frame forward of the front cross member, but it applied to all front fenders. The '32 front fenders are not common with any post '32 vehicle, including big trucks.

07-31-2015, 08:26 AM	#7
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289	Re: BB trucks,'32-'34 differences in front fenders I concur with Bruce and David. Confirmed many times with successful sales of fiberglass fenders, and horror stories of those who try to use 1932 fenders on 1933-34 or visa versa.