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harleycontracter · 02-03-2024, 08:19 PM

Are 28/29 and 30/31 front bumper brackets the same ?

Ruth · 02-03-2024, 08:22 PM

No.

harleycontracter · 02-03-2024, 08:37 PM

Ok Thank you

Ruth · 02-03-2024, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by harleycontracter

Ok Thank you

Look in the Snyder's catalog, they list two different front bumper brackets. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...4255&cat=41657

Joe K · 02-05-2024, 09:05 AM

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They are very similar. The 28-29 had a bit more "curve" where the bumper is attached with the clamp. (i.e. to match the curve of the bumper bar.) The 30-31 are "straight" here and the bracket in a plan view (i.e. looking down from above) describes a long curve right angle.

I surmise it might be possible to "bend" a 30-31 bracket a bit where it attaches to the bumper and make a conversion.

ALSO - and for your shopping success - if you're attempting to replace a single lost or bent bracket - BRING THE OPPOSITE HAND bracket with you if you can so you can compare curve and match before your purchase.

I was at Epping Antique Auto Flea Market and was surprised by how many "near misses" I saw. I mean up to 3" overall size misses.

I suspect there are some Model T and Model AA brackets out there in both year range designations that are quite similar to the A brackets - but don't match the A car.

Joe K

02-03-2024, 08:19 PM	#1
harleycontracter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 153	Front bumper bracket question Are 28/29 and 30/31 front bumper brackets the same ?

02-03-2024, 08:22 PM	#2
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02-03-2024, 08:37 PM	#3
harleycontracter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 153	Re: Front bumper bracket question Ok Thank you

02-05-2024, 09:05 AM	#5
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,610	Re: Front bumper bracket question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) They are very similar. The 28-29 had a bit more "curve" where the bumper is attached with the clamp. (i.e. to match the curve of the bumper bar.) The 30-31 are "straight" here and the bracket in a plan view (i.e. looking down from above) describes a long curve right angle. I surmise it might be possible to "bend" a 30-31 bracket a bit where it attaches to the bumper and make a conversion. ALSO - and for your shopping success - if you're attempting to replace a single lost or bent bracket - BRING THE OPPOSITE HAND bracket with you if you can so you can compare curve and match before your purchase. I was at Epping Antique Auto Flea Market and was surprised by how many "near misses" I saw. I mean up to 3" overall size misses. I suspect there are some Model T and Model AA brackets out there in both year range designations that are quite similar to the A brackets - but don't match the A car. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.