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Can you put 29 model A fenders on a 30 model A

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by sfm1951, Oct 20, 2011.

  1. sfm1951
    Joined: Mar 10, 2007
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    sfm1951
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    from minnesota

    Any body put 29 front fenders on a 30? Thanks, Steve
     
  2. pasadenahotrod
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    Yes, You can drop a 30-31 body right down on a fendered, boarded and aproned 28-29 ch***is...BUT You have to use the 30-31 radiator and hood unles you're going hoodless in which case the shorter 28-29 radiator will work fine.

    The opposite is also true, you can drop a 28-29 body down on a fendered, boarded and aproned 30-31 ch***is...BUT you have to use the 28-29 radiator even if you're running hoodless cause the radiator will be taller than the cowl.

    The ch***is all are 100 1/4" wheelbase and the rear fenders have the same curvature, the rest just lay on the frame and don't interface with the body.
     
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  3. chrisntx
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    Ive seen the wrong fenders used. It looked terrible
     
  4. bobbooth
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    :) this works for me
     

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  5. millersgarage
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    ^^^ works for me too

    I have always thought the 28-29 fenders were more attractive
     
  6. Sheep Dip
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    Beautiful truck! Being from Limey Land I'll bet you ride around biting lime wedges just to get the **** eating grin off your face whilst herding that thing down the road. Nice! Nice! Nice!:D:D:D
     
  7. sfm1951
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    Thanks guys, I like the 28/29 fenders as they look better. I've got a line on nice 30 body. I want to convert it into a sedan delivery. Thanks, Steve
     
  8. jakesbackyard
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    I put 28/29 fenders on my '31 tudor many years ago. I always have liked 28/29 fronts better than the 30/31. The way they swoop down quicker behind the tire is a nicer look to me.
     
  9. bobbooth
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    Oh no it aint mine , you need to check out the The Alexander bros and this was their shop truck which was "The Gr***hopper" .
     
  10. Thorkle Rod
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    I believe this 30-31 Tudor has 28-29 fenders
     

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  11. pasadenahotrod
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    Don't forget you must use the year set, 28-29 or 30-31, runningboard splash aprons and boards to match the fenders you use. You can use the diamond-stamped pickup runningboards on cars if you wish.
     
  12. that green one is sick ! more picks?
     
  13. hdman6465
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    We did this in 79. Use the 29 frt. fenders and aprons, cut and reshape your rears. Always thought the 28-29s were swoopier looking.
     

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  14. fordcragar
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    I'll have to agree!
     
  15. Pretty sure all Model A frames are 103,5 " wheelbase except Model AA :)
     
  16. 28downunder
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    as am i, and model AA go from 131" upwards
     
  17. fiftyv8
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    Didn't Ford use some mixture of year fenders during the transition from 29 to 30.
    I am pretty sure Ive seen at least model A closed cab pickups with late fenders on early bodies.
    I figured it was just another way Henry was running his parts out.
    Similar to model T doors on model A pickups.
     
  18. Canuck
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    29-29 fronts will require a little work along the hood sides to fit a 3031 hood grill shell, have to leave off the sill plate that 28-9 used and re-position the holes for the front hood latch. The radiator splash apron will require re-work as well, 28-9 is shorter but wider with a different rad cut out. Probably easier to make from scratch to fit the combination.

    Going to make mine with a 30-31 rad cut out but fitting the frame rails like a 28-9 and not as tall as either.

    Canuck
     

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