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old31 · 10-04-2018, 05:37 PM

Will a roadster 1930 front fender go on a roadster 1931? Is it a direct fit?

2manycars · 10-04-2018, 05:51 PM

No. The 30 fender has a short splash apron welded to the fender, as the 30 has the running board and main part of the splash apron as one piece. the 31 uses a long, one piece splash apron, so the fender has a relief for the front part of the splash apron and they bolt together at that point.

Bob C · 10-04-2018, 06:02 PM

As Bill said no unless you have a fairly late 1930, I think the change started in September.

Bob

MAG · 10-04-2018, 07:39 PM

Look at the 30 Roaster fender nose piece. If it is bolted on instead of welded it will fit the 31 fender fine. It is also possible to drill out the spot welds on the nose piece, drill mounting holes in proper location and it will fit.

old31 · 10-05-2018, 08:42 AM

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OK, i will take a look at it, thanks.

10-04-2018, 05:37 PM	#1
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,124	1930 roadster fender on a 1931? Will a roadster 1930 front fender go on a roadster 1931? Is it a direct fit?

10-04-2018, 05:51 PM	#2
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: 1930 roadster fender on a 1931? No. The 30 fender has a short splash apron welded to the fender, as the 30 has the running board and main part of the splash apron as one piece. the 31 uses a long, one piece splash apron, so the fender has a relief for the front part of the splash apron and they bolt together at that point. __________________ Bill www.brauchauto.com

10-04-2018, 06:02 PM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,795	Re: 1930 roadster fender on a 1931? As Bill said no unless you have a fairly late 1930, I think the change started in September. Bob

10-04-2018, 07:39 PM	#4
MAG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 925	Re: 1930 roadster fender on a 1931? Look at the 30 Roaster fender nose piece. If it is bolted on instead of welded it will fit the 31 fender fine. It is also possible to drill out the spot welds on the nose piece, drill mounting holes in proper location and it will fit. __________________ I noticed the harder I work the luckier I get!

10-05-2018, 08:42 AM	#5
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,124	Re: 1930 roadster fender on a 1931? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) OK, i will take a look at it, thanks.