Mike Macartney Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I am looking for some photos of what I think you may call 'leather splash aprons'? Can anybody supply me with some photos of antique automobiles, of any make, with leather aprons fitted to give me an idea of what they can look like? Below is a similar car to the 1914 Humberette that I am restoring. This Humberette below photo is fitted with rather 'tatty' looking 'leather aprons' between the running boards and the body, and also from the front fenders (wings) to just under the sides of the hood (bonnet). To date this is the only photo I have been able to find. It seems that not may cars of this period in the UK had these devices fitted. The restoration reports on my 1914 Humberette can be found at: REPORTS ON A 1914 HUMBERETTE RESTORATION Your help would be greatly appreciated Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cessna195 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Google Pope Hartford and you will see leather aprons. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 2 hours ago, cessna195 said: Google Pope Hartford and you will see leather aprons. John Yes. Here is an example.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Another.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) I believe Stanley Steamers used them as well. Bob Edited January 20, 2019 by 1937hd45 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I have also seen them with what looked like steel round rod sewn into them for re-inforcement and to maintain a shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Macartney Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Thanks for your help and photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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