35 REAR FENDERS vs 36 ,
 

Bought a 1935 for cabriolet all done except paint ,.

#1 the coup, conv, roadsters , and cabriolet have very different rear fenders that the sedans and wagons ( much narrower )
found this out after and expensive paint job ..
My question to someone with a lotta ford knowledge is ???
Are the 1936 ford rear fenders cpe , roadster and cabriolets
the same as the 1935 rear fenders of the 1935 ????????

Re: 35 REAR FENDERS vs 36 ,
 

Not even close when you look closely! Check below! DD

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...7&d=1587299093

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...8&d=1587299093


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Re: 35 REAR FENDERS vs 36 ,
 

Coopman's pics didn't show up so here is a pic from the V8 Club book.Suggest you get a copy

Re: 35 REAR FENDERS vs 36 ,
 

Another comparison

Re: 35 REAR FENDERS vs 36 ,
 

I have an overlay comparison that I saved from Bob Drake's on-line catalog that I had downloaded, but it's saved on my main computer that's unavailable right now. Also, I believe Don Rogers had once poster some type of picture, or instructions on how to ID the differences between coupes/roadsters vs sedans, and '35's vs '36's.

Re: 35 REAR FENDERS vs 36 ,
 

Here's a comparison that I made between a coupe and sedan rear fender as well as Bob Drake's 35 vs 36 comparisons. Hope it helps.

Re: 35 REAR FENDERS vs 36 ,
 

Wouldn't an "expensive paint job" warrant fitting things BEFORE painting?

Re: 35 REAR FENDERS vs 36 ,
 

What Kube said for ANY paint job.

Re: 35 REAR FENDERS vs 36 ,
 

When you make mistakes that cost a lot of money you quickly learn to become an expert.

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Yes sir! Kind of like measuring twice and cutting once.

Re: 35 REAR FENDERS vs 36 ,
 

I wonder how many finished 35’s there are out there with 36 rear fenders, and the owner doesn’t realize it. And vice-versa with 36’s.

While stripping down my 35 coupe noticed an odd repair on the right rear fender, I posted it here on the Ford Barn. When I finally got it completely stripped down I realized what someone had done. They had Grafted on a sedan fender to the remains of a coupe fender.

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Don, thank you for posting these pics that I had mentioned in my earlier post. I'll load these into my cell now, so I have them for future reference.

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Ralph, If that's a picture of the repair, it looks like the did a pretty good job.

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You are 100% correct on this TJ. I've certainly learned from my past mistakes, but for many of us getting up in age....sometimes we forget some of the past, and unfortunately are still condemned to repeat some of our mistakes :confused: :)

Re: 35 REAR FENDERS vs 36 ,
 

Good body work X2

Re: 35 REAR FENDERS vs 36 ,
 

I have a '35 rear fender in my collection that has been modified the same way, but does not look anywhere near as good as the one on your car.

Re: 35 REAR FENDERS vs 36 ,
 

All leaded in, my guess is it was done in the fifties sometime. Before I stripped it The only sign of it on top was some bubbling through the paint.

Re: 35 REAR FENDERS vs 36 ,
 

Goes along the lines of that famous statement of all EFV8's........"It's a flathead in it!". IE. 37 with an 8BA "Original Flathead motor!" Don't mean to beat SETHDOUG up!!!!

Re: 35 REAR FENDERS vs 36 ,
 

V8coopman ,,, please let me say a big thank you for such a detailed answer and help , wow,,, your help is so appreciated ..
Thanks 'seth carley trumbull ct

Re: 35 REAR FENDERS vs 36 ,
 

thank you so much for taking time to get me an answer .
Your time is so appreciated ,
seth carley trumbull ct.