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Tom Cavallaro · 01-14-2013, 05:55 PM

Curious, I'm told that the model a came with engine splash pans. 1. Is it true, and was or is it a necessity? 2. Is it something I should be looking for and what was it's function?
Tall order here, but never saw them so not sure what they look like
Thanks, Tom

gweilbaker · 01-14-2013, 06:07 PM

1 yes, help cooling and are more direct current path for the starter rather the indirect frame/ motor mount path. 2 it's up to you, I run them.

Mitch//pa · 01-14-2013, 06:32 PM

Do a search lots of threads on it
Put them on

RHD · 01-14-2013, 07:10 PM

Having no splash pans fitted is lke walking around with no shoes on.
They are an essential part.

Tom Cavallaro · 01-14-2013, 07:18 PM

Wow! Thanks, I had no idea I was missing an essential part of my coupe.
Now I'll have to keep an eye on sales for them. Do you have to fit them or do they bolt in in a specific place? Are there holes in the frame where they bolt on??

Mitch//pa · 01-14-2013, 07:22 PM

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you can buy nice already powder coated ones from the suppliers and also a hardware kit. the holes should already be on the frame

c125bob · 01-14-2013, 07:37 PM

Just put a set on mine. Holes are there, get a helper to work the top side. It'll go better !

TerryH · 01-14-2013, 07:39 PM

Besides helping with things like cooling, to me they also kind of dress up and finish off the engine compartment, and I much prefer having them...........

BILL WILLIAMSON · 01-14-2013, 09:52 PM

Help please, Dog here,
Splash pans, Bill mumbled something like, "It's sorta' like not wearing underwear, nobody knows, but, sumptin's not RIGHT" What does he MEAN?----------------Buster T.

TnA · 01-14-2013, 10:32 PM

never seen them myself. Can someone post a pic. thanks

Bob C · 01-14-2013, 10:37 PM

Here's a link to Bratton's pans http://www.brattons.com/product.asp?...=any&PT_ID=all

Bob

Bill Steiner · 01-16-2013, 08:33 AM

Yes, use them. All the reasons have been listed. Bill

Ron Lowe · 01-16-2013, 08:51 AM

bought my powder coated ones from Bratton's and they fit fine. Been on the car for years and no problems.

Glenn C. · 01-16-2013, 09:23 AM

If it is not a fine point show car, thread tap the holes in the frame to 5/16NF. Makes installation of the pans much easier

01-14-2013, 05:55 PM	#1
Tom Cavallaro Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Barrington, NJ Posts: 280	1930 Model A splash pans Curious, I'm told that the model a came with engine splash pans. 1. Is it true, and was or is it a necessity? 2. Is it something I should be looking for and what was it's function? Tall order here, but never saw them so not sure what they look like Thanks, Tom

01-14-2013, 06:07 PM	#2
gweilbaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 792	Re: 1930 Model A splash pans 1 yes, help cooling and are more direct current path for the starter rather the indirect frame/ motor mount path. 2 it's up to you, I run them.

01-14-2013, 06:32 PM	#3
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: 1930 Model A splash pans Do a search lots of threads on it Put them on

01-14-2013, 07:10 PM	#4
RHD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 670	Re: 1930 Model A splash pans Having no splash pans fitted is lke walking around with no shoes on. They are an essential part. __________________ R.H.D. Author of Model 'A' Ford technical manuals. Supplier of good original RHD parts.

01-14-2013, 07:18 PM	#5
Tom Cavallaro Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Barrington, NJ Posts: 280	Re: 1930 Model A splash pans Wow! Thanks, I had no idea I was missing an essential part of my coupe. Now I'll have to keep an eye on sales for them. Do you have to fit them or do they bolt in in a specific place? Are there holes in the frame where they bolt on??

01-14-2013, 07:22 PM	#6
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: 1930 Model A splash pans Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) you can buy nice already powder coated ones from the suppliers and also a hardware kit. the holes should already be on the frame

01-14-2013, 07:37 PM	#7
c125bob Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chattahoochee Hills, Ga Posts: 143	Re: 1930 Model A splash pans Just put a set on mine. Holes are there, get a helper to work the top side. It'll go better ! __________________ Bob 1930 Tudor Chattahoochee Hills, Ga

01-14-2013, 07:39 PM	#8
TerryH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, Calif. Posts: 937	Re: 1930 Model A splash pans Besides helping with things like cooling, to me they also kind of dress up and finish off the engine compartment, and I much prefer having them...........

01-14-2013, 09:52 PM	#9
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: 1930 Model A splash pans Help please, Dog here, Splash pans, Bill mumbled something like, "It's sorta' like not wearing underwear, nobody knows, but, sumptin's not RIGHT" What does he MEAN?----------------Buster T. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

01-14-2013, 10:32 PM	#10
TnA Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: central BC [Canada] Posts: 38	Re: 1930 Model A splash pans never seen them myself. Can someone post a pic. thanks

01-14-2013, 10:37 PM	#11
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,756	Re: 1930 Model A splash pans Here's a link to Bratton's pans http://www.brattons.com/product.asp?...=any&PT_ID=all Bob

01-16-2013, 08:33 AM	#12
Bill Steiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 263	Re: 1930 Model A splash pans Yes, use them. All the reasons have been listed. Bill

01-16-2013, 08:51 AM	#13
Ron Lowe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 184	Re: 1930 Model A splash pans bought my powder coated ones from Bratton's and they fit fine. Been on the car for years and no problems.

01-16-2013, 09:23 AM	#14
Glenn C. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Didsbury Alberta Posts: 838	Re: 1930 Model A splash pans If it is not a fine point show car, thread tap the holes in the frame to 5/16NF. Makes installation of the pans much easier