Grey Ford Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) Hi all ... I ran a search with no positive results ....Short story is ..I purchased these fenders unseen as '31 Model A ...As soon as they were unwrapped, I knew they were not Model A ..Many people have told me that they are '32 Ford Fronts ... I had some respected '32 owners inspect them & they verified they are NOT '32 Ford They also are sure that they are not 33-34 Ford commercial .........The bead is approx 3/4" but the contour & overall size & shape are VERY close to '32 passenger car .... I have also posted on various other sites such as : The Ford barn ,etc ...No one has any idea & suggested that I try here .....Anybody have any ideas??? Thank You in advance .... Bob... Edited March 30, 2018 by Grey Ford Text edit (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henderson Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 They appear to be the rare early '30 Model A "eyebrow" fenders, having the bead going around the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Here is one....https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Early-1930-Eyebrow-Ford-Model-A-Right-Front-Fender-Excellent-28-29-30-31-/182323901920 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuDWah Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 23 minutes ago, Dave Henderson said: They appear to be the rare early '30 Model A "eyebrow" fenders, having the bead going around the front. x2. Discontinued by February, 1930. Rare but that doesn't make them more valuable - the cars for which they're correct also are rare. Ford blueprints specified them for use only on Fordors (which doesn't necessarily mean they weren't installed on other body styles in production). For more info, search for "eyebrow" in the Model A forum on Fordbarn.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W_Higgins Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Unless they have been cobbled on extensively, there are a number of things that point to these not being early '30 Model A fenders. Most notably, the hood shelf / radiator splash apron area contours and hole placement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 The level of detailed knowledge here is amazing! Makes for great reading and leaning more about the fine details. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W_Higgins Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Additionally, the O.P. has shown the tail where it meets the running board measuring 15". A Model A fender at this point is only 11". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuDWah Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 13 minutes ago, W_Higgins said: Unless they have been cobbled on extensively, there are a number of things that point to these not being early '30 Model A fenders. Most notably, the hood shelf / radiator splash apron area contours and hole placement. On second look, I think you're right. The top portion of Model A fender projects beyond the side and curves back to meet the side - the OP fenders appear to be pretty much straight across in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Not Ford. my first guess is some type of truck based on the almost flat front edge, 1930-32 era maybe International. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Ford Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 Gentleman ....Thank You for your ideas, suggestions & expertise....I agree with the suggestions that these are not Model A due to the width of almost 15" at the running board flange ,( ALL Model A's are approx 11" at that point ), also, all 30-31 Model A fenders have a " ridge" or "detail" line close to the inner side of the top , right where the fender starts to drop to the frame ...The truck suggestion may be correct as these fenders seem to be very "wide & flatter" at the top of the wheel opening than most car fenders ..... All we can do is keep searching ...... Thank You ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 This is why you should buy parts at a swap meet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Ford Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 Gentleman....Thank You again for your help.. Mods ..This thread can be closed if desired ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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