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smittykid · 07-19-2014, 07:19 AM

I've att. a pic of a 30 Roadster. My question is this: Was that full rear bumper an actual option in the day, or did someone just mount a front bumper on the rear? I've seen a couple of A's with this set up. Personally, I like the looks of the 2 smaller bumpers. Could this have been an after-market option? As always, thanks. Smitty

peters180a/170b · 07-19-2014, 07:53 AM

I can not say for sure but i was told that full size bumpers became standard in mid to late 1931. ????? It was not a Ford option before hand or a after-market option. I am going what i have been told for years.[On the roadster] ALL Deluxe Phaetons have "FULL" rear bumpers which started in May of 1930 .Maybe to on the Deluxe Roadster which came out in Sept 1930...???

Model A Man · 07-19-2014, 09:58 AM

My 1930 deluxe roadster has a full rear bumper and duel side mounts my wife's 1931 deluxe roadster has the split rear bumpers and a rear mounted spare.

1931 flamingo · 07-19-2014, 12:33 PM

My late 31 (4/1/31 engine), indent, dual side mounts has a full rear bumper and luggage rack. FWIW
Paul in CT

brito36 · 07-19-2014, 03:00 PM

The 1930 Deluxe Roadster and the 1930 Deluxe Phaeton both came from the factory with dual side mounts and a full rear bumper.

henry's 31 · 07-19-2014, 09:46 PM

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Hi Smitty:

According to the book "Henry's Lady" by Ray Miller (page 119), the full-width rear bumpers were introduced on the 1930 Deluxe Roadster. The Standard Roadster continued to use two individual rear bumpers. Hope this helps.

Henry's 31

peters180a/170b · 07-21-2014, 01:56 PM

Brito36 .... 1930 Deluxe Phaeton and Roadster did not come from the factory with dual side mounts....add on at the dealership.

Bob C · 07-21-2014, 02:53 PM

Peter,
So the 1930 just came with a single side mount?

Bob

peters180a/170b · 07-21-2014, 05:36 PM

Yes , but the frame had 4 dimples to locate and drill the 3 small holes for the nuts and bolts and a larger hole in the middle of the 3 for the side arm and ,,,nut/washer inside the frame. Later the frames were pre drilled.I know of what i have seen on cars...My 180A has the 4 dimples on right side and factory spare tire arm bracket [rivet] on the left. And i have seen both in that period of Mid 1930 ...pre drilled and dimples on the right side.If you have the FORD Service Bulletin book on pg. 249 it will show how to...

07-19-2014, 07:53 AM	#2
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: 1930 Roadster rear bumper question I can not say for sure but i was told that full size bumpers became standard in mid to late 1931. ????? It was not a Ford option before hand or a after-market option. I am going what i have been told for years.[On the roadster] ALL Deluxe Phaetons have "FULL" rear bumpers which started in May of 1930 .Maybe to on the Deluxe Roadster which came out in Sept 1930...???

07-19-2014, 09:58 AM	#3
Model A Man Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sarasota Florida Posts: 606	Re: 1930 Roadster rear bumper question My 1930 deluxe roadster has a full rear bumper and duel side mounts my wife's 1931 deluxe roadster has the split rear bumpers and a rear mounted spare.

07-19-2014, 12:33 PM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: 1930 Roadster rear bumper question My late 31 (4/1/31 engine), indent, dual side mounts has a full rear bumper and luggage rack. FWIW Paul in CT

07-19-2014, 03:00 PM	#5
brito36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marengo. Illinois Posts: 269	Re: 1930 Roadster rear bumper question The 1930 Deluxe Roadster and the 1930 Deluxe Phaeton both came from the factory with dual side mounts and a full rear bumper.

07-19-2014, 09:46 PM	#6
henry's 31 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus(Cataula) Georgia Posts: 916	Re: 1930 Roadster rear bumper question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hi Smitty: According to the book "Henry's Lady" by Ray Miller (page 119), the full-width rear bumpers were introduced on the 1930 Deluxe Roadster. The Standard Roadster continued to use two individual rear bumpers. Hope this helps. Henry's 31

07-21-2014, 01:56 PM	#7
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: 1930 Roadster rear bumper question Brito36 .... 1930 Deluxe Phaeton and Roadster did not come from the factory with dual side mounts....add on at the dealership.

07-21-2014, 02:53 PM	#8
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,359	Re: 1930 Roadster rear bumper question Peter, So the 1930 just came with a single side mount? Bob

07-21-2014, 05:36 PM	#9
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: 1930 Roadster rear bumper question Yes , but the frame had 4 dimples to locate and drill the 3 small holes for the nuts and bolts and a larger hole in the middle of the 3 for the side arm and ,,,nut/washer inside the frame. Later the frames were pre drilled.I know of what i have seen on cars...My 180A has the 4 dimples on right side and factory spare tire arm bracket [rivet] on the left. And i have seen both in that period of Mid 1930 ...pre drilled and dimples on the right side.If you have the FORD Service Bulletin book on pg. 249 it will show how to...