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Old 09-15-2017, 02:41 AM   #35
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Default Re: 35-36 Ford coupe anomaly

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Originally Posted by blucar View Post
While reviewing "Randy's" contribution, #26 in this tread I noted that there is a faint weld line mid-way down the mount, this would indicate that the mount was cast in two pieces, then welded together. I also noted the the weld is in the same position as the 48-1434 (3) A mount I have............................

..................The mounting bases for both mounts are relatively flat, showing no sign of being concave, as it has been mentioned in earlier contributions.....................

Bill, I re-checked the 1935 Coupe mount previously shown in pictures above and it is definitely cast in one piece. The faint line I think you are referring to was only a stain of some sort which easily brushed off. This mount is also definitely concave about 3/16" on the side which meets the body.


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