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wrndln · 10-24-2015, 01:55 PM

Does anyone know if a model A parts supplier (or anyone) that makes the reinforcing plates that are spot welded in the area where the rear coupe/roadster fender mounts to the splash apron for a 28/29 coupe/roadster rear fender. I didn't see a part like this in any of the catalogs I have. I am attaching a picture of the reinforcing sheetmetal plate on a NOS rear fender. I actually need the plate for the other rear fender - right side.
Rusty Nelson

Rowdy · 10-24-2015, 02:16 PM

I have some originals from fenders that are basicly junk. Going to be out of town until the 2nd, but can look on the 3rd or 4th. I have not seen any new ones offered for sale. Rod

wrndln · 10-24-2015, 03:56 PM

Rod,
Are the reinforcing plates you have junk or the fenders junk? The one on my RR fender is rust pitted and has a number of rust holes. I could probably repair it, but a better one would be much less work for me. I think coupe/roadster plates are different then tudor fenders, but I am not sure. I was hoping to find a better one that is not pitted or have rust holes in it. Thanks for the post.
Rusty Nelson

Rowdy · 10-24-2015, 04:24 PM

The fenders are junk (almost split in half). I will have to look at the re-inforcements. They have been in the rafters of the parts shed for many years and I honestly don't remember. Rod

Kevin in NJ · 10-24-2015, 04:29 PM

My observations from my 31 fenders.

I bought 2 repro fenders. The splash apron and the running board inner metal were both made of much thinner metal then original.

I removed both pieces from junk rear fenders. I could put the original running board piece on the repro fenders but the shape of the splash apron part was just not even close to right. I had to use the reproduction ones that came with the fender.

So my guess. If you have original fenders you need to get some from original fenders.

jw hash · 10-24-2015, 06:00 PM

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Rusty
NO one makes a good reinforcement. I do the same as Rod and save any parts of a original fenders that is good. 28-29 coupe & roadster are the same, But the Sedan fenders are different on that part. I have mostly 30-31 fenders and parts. so I can not help you.

brito36 · 10-25-2015, 10:46 AM

Contact Will Conkrite out of Rock Hill SC. He was making the reinforcements for the rear fenders. I used a set that I got from and they were exact. No junk.....

wrndln · 10-25-2015, 10:40 PM

brito36,
Thanks for the information about Rockhillwill making them. I sent him an email inquiring about them.
Rusty Nelson

10-24-2015, 02:16 PM	#2
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: 28/29 rear coupe/roadster reinforcing plate I have some originals from fenders that are basicly junk. Going to be out of town until the 2nd, but can look on the 3rd or 4th. I have not seen any new ones offered for sale. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

10-24-2015, 03:56 PM	#3
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,297	Re: 28/29 rear coupe/roadster reinforcing plate Rod, Are the reinforcing plates you have junk or the fenders junk? The one on my RR fender is rust pitted and has a number of rust holes. I could probably repair it, but a better one would be much less work for me. I think coupe/roadster plates are different then tudor fenders, but I am not sure. I was hoping to find a better one that is not pitted or have rust holes in it. Thanks for the post. Rusty Nelson

10-24-2015, 04:24 PM	#4
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: 28/29 rear coupe/roadster reinforcing plate The fenders are junk (almost split in half). I will have to look at the re-inforcements. They have been in the rafters of the parts shed for many years and I honestly don't remember. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

10-24-2015, 04:29 PM	#5
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: 28/29 rear coupe/roadster reinforcing plate My observations from my 31 fenders. I bought 2 repro fenders. The splash apron and the running board inner metal were both made of much thinner metal then original. I removed both pieces from junk rear fenders. I could put the original running board piece on the repro fenders but the shape of the splash apron part was just not even close to right. I had to use the reproduction ones that came with the fender. So my guess. If you have original fenders you need to get some from original fenders.

10-24-2015, 06:00 PM	#6
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,662	Re: 28/29 rear coupe/roadster reinforcing plate Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Rusty NO one makes a good reinforcement. I do the same as Rod and save any parts of a original fenders that is good. 28-29 coupe & roadster are the same, But the Sedan fenders are different on that part. I have mostly 30-31 fenders and parts. so I can not help you.

10-25-2015, 10:46 AM	#7
brito36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marengo. Illinois Posts: 269	Re: 28/29 rear coupe/roadster reinforcing plate Contact Will Conkrite out of Rock Hill SC. He was making the reinforcements for the rear fenders. I used a set that I got from and they were exact. No junk.....

10-25-2015, 10:40 PM	#8
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,297	Re: 28/29 rear coupe/roadster reinforcing plate brito36, Thanks for the information about Rockhillwill making them. I sent him an email inquiring about them. Rusty Nelson