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02-27-2021, 06:40 PM | #1 |
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1930 Front Bumpe on Rear
Just wondering if anyone has installed a 1930-31 front bumper on the rear of their Model A. How did it work out? Involved or simple?
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02-27-2021, 07:42 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1930 Front Bumpe on Rear
Simple. Most 30 Deluxe roadsters had a front bumper on the rear if they had sidemount spares. I have two 1930s with front bumper bars on the rear.
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02-27-2021, 09:54 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1930 Front Bumpe on Rear
I have a front bumper bar on the rear of my pickup
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02-28-2021, 09:28 AM | #4 |
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Re: 1930 Front Bumpe on Rear
I’m thinking that the original full length rear bumper was 2” shorter than a front.
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02-28-2021, 10:43 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1930 Front Bumpe on Rear
My late 31 tudor deluxe with dual sidemounts had one on the rear.
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02-28-2021, 11:16 AM | #6 |
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02-28-2021, 11:47 AM | #7 |
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Re: 1930 Front Bumpe on Rear
Did Vickies and Convertible Sedans come with full length rear bumpers?
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02-28-2021, 04:06 PM | #8 |
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Re: 1930 Front Bumpe on Rear
All 400A Convertible Sedans were produced with a rear bumper. Victoria's came with the same rear bumperette as most model A's.
To change from rear bumperettes to a full width bumper on a 30-31 Model A, just unbolt the 4 bolts at the rear bumper cross brace and unbolt the 2 bumper clamps. Then use the 2 clamps to mount the full width bumper. After removing the Bumperette support between the rear bumper arm and the cross brace, a replacement filler piece is needed.
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03-02-2021, 04:12 PM | #9 |
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Re: 1930 Front Bumpe on Rear
I swapped my 30 roadster back to the bumperettes. Didnt like the look of the one piece on the back.........
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03-04-2021, 06:22 PM | #10 |
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Re: 1930 Front Bumpe on Rear
I finally saw a photo of a 1930 Tudor with a full length rear bumper. In the front the outer edges of the front bumper curl gently towards the rear of the car at the ends. The rear bumper was also two horizontal bars looking exactly like the front. Then I noticed that the curve at the edges were somewhat sharper in radius and definitely curled more towards the front of the car. So my impression was that indeed the optional rear bumper was not exactly like the front but had more defined end curls quite similar to the standard bumperettes. I found a very nice original one and placed my order this afternoon. Sorry, was not able to capture photos for you.
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03-05-2021, 12:29 PM | #11 |
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Re: 1930 Front Bumpe on Rear
The short "bumpers" are not bumperettes. Bumperettes are a completely different thing.
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03-05-2021, 12:35 PM | #12 |
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