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Old 07-11-2023, 06:45 PM   #1
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Default 30/31 Roadster bumper question

I'm putting together a roadster. I want all original pieces ideally. Thinking about bumpers . I know the front one is 1 piece but were the rears always 2 piece? Not what I want . I'd rather a 1 piece. Did theyhave 1 piece rear bumpers ?
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Old 07-11-2023, 07:18 PM   #2
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Yes
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Old 07-11-2023, 07:31 PM   #3
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So only 2 piece OK

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Old 07-11-2023, 07:53 PM   #4
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Here's a picture of Marco's 1930 Deluxe.
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Old 07-11-2023, 08:12 PM   #5
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The DeLuxe came out about August of 30.They had one sidemount spare,so the one piece rear bumper.For 31 Ford went to the rear mounted spare on the DeLuxe roadster.Those used the two piece bumper.
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Old 07-11-2023, 09:10 PM   #6
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Are delux bunpers out there to find or very rare? Thank you
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Old 07-13-2023, 09:51 AM   #7
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Default Re: 30/31 Roadster bumper question

Always thought that they were just a front bumper on the back.
Dont know that for sure though
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Old 07-13-2023, 11:15 AM   #8
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The Judging Standards state "On vehicles with full length bumpers front
and rear, they were the same length."
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Old 07-13-2023, 02:52 PM   #9
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Default Re: 30/31 Roadster bumper question

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The DeLuxe came out about August of 30.They had one sidemount spare,so the one piece rear bumper.For 31 Ford went to the rear mounted spare on the DeLuxe roadster.Those used the two piece bumper.

Close...per Marco, it was July. The 30 also came with a rear luggage rack. For 31, the price of the car was reduced by $45 but the sidemount, rack and bumper were available as an extra cost option. That implies Ford went to the rear spare because it was cheaper.
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Old 07-13-2023, 03:20 PM   #10
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Hello, as a side note Paint colors were also reduced to only 4 , Black, Washington Blue, Stone Brown,and Brewster Green.Brown interior and rumble seat still included, also the lower windshield and tan top .
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