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Old 05-19-2014, 01:40 PM   #1
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Default '40 coupe bumper bracket

While preparing the front bumper brackets I noticed a difference in shape and lengths of part A and B. Part c and d are the same.

Comparing A and B measurement one is 19 inches tip-to-tip while the other one measures 20 3/4 inches tip-to-tip.

Surely, 20 3/4 is correct for both; does anyone know for sure?


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Old 05-19-2014, 01:59 PM   #2
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I'm not sure what "correct" is, but both mine measure 20 1/4". Your A bracket is just bent more out of shape than the B.
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Old 05-19-2014, 02:04 PM   #3
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There is a difference between Standard and DeLuxe brackets for grill spacing. KUBE would have explicit details. DD
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Old 05-24-2014, 12:11 AM   #4
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The Drake catalogue has a great picture with dimensions. Good Luck: Fred A
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Old 05-24-2014, 07:36 AM   #5
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It appears your "A" brace is bent.
The "A" and "B" braces are 19 1/4" when measured tip to tip on a DeLuxe model. The Ford V8 model "A" and "B" braces were 18" if I recall correctly.
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