What is this 36 part?

[mrtexas]

Anyone recognize this?

[TagMan]

I recently completely stripped my '36 3-window down to bare frame and every nut & bolt part off the body. I don't recall seeing that piece.

[blucar]

Originally Posted by mrtexas

Anyone recognize this?

I am quite sure that the part is the retainer for the 'rear exhaust bearing' on a '35-36 Ford.. Most mechanics discarded this part because it was found that rear exhaust bearings, like a persons tonsils, served no purpose...

[36 ford]

Originally Posted by blucar

I am quite sure that the part is the retainer for the 'rear exhaust bearing' on a '35-36 Ford.. Most mechanics discarded this part because it was found that rear exhaust bearings, like a persons tonsils, served no purpose...

That's a riot..." exhaust bearing" When I worked in a gas station as a much younger man, the mechanic would tell people they needed their muffler bearings replaced.

[37slantback]

Originally Posted by 36 ford

That's a riot..." exhaust bearing" When I worked in a gas station as a much younger man, the mechanic would tell people they needed their muffler bearings replaced.

And, one must use a metric crescent wrench

[wamnram]

My first guess would be the door check strap plate, but can't tell size of part in picture.

[36tudordeluxe]

I'm with Tagman, I don't ever recall of seeing that part when I dismantled my '36.

[mrtexas]

It is about 4 inches long and two inches wide. It came off of a 36 woodie.

[48Flyer]

See the little scale on the top?
It is in Milimeters
That, my friend, is a metric crescent wrench!

I think a standard one would be best for a 36 ford!

Originally Posted by 37slantback

And, one must use a metric crescent wrench

[oldandtired]

I had one of those once. I think it was called a quabble plate for the muffler bearing. It is held on with left hand thread bolts.

['36 5W]

You guys should start your own comedy club!

That part may be unique to the woody; don't recall seeing it in my pile....

[36tudordeluxe]

Originally Posted by mrtexas

It is about 4 inches long and two inches wide. It came off of a 36 woodie.

I didn't stop to think the part may be specific to a "woodie."