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likesoldstuff · 12-30-2010, 10:06 PM

Just bought some pretty nice 1934 Ford front and rear bumpers that I may use on my roadster project. I've got the brackets figured out, but the bumpers are a puzzler. One has an extra reinforcement plate bolted to the back center. That bumper has 2 extra oval bolts that I cannot recall seeing before on others. Are 1934 fronts and rears exactly the same? If so, what have I here? Any help or ideas appreciated.

Lanny · 12-30-2010, 11:04 PM

Maybe that reinforcement was added, if a "clamp on" style trailer hitch was put on at one time.

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sturgis 39 · 12-31-2010, 10:27 AM

I think it might be for the spare tire

jerry grayson · 12-31-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by likesoldstuff

Just bought some pretty nice 1934 Ford front and rear bumpers that I may use on my roadster project. I've got the brackets figured out, but the bumpers are a puzzler. One has an extra reinforcement plate bolted to the back center. That bumper has 2 extra oval bolts that I cannot recall seeing before on others. Are 1934 fronts and rears exactly the same? If so, what have I here? Any help or ideas appreciated.

All 1934 passenger car bumpers are the same-front and rear, except the Victoria rear. Your rear bumper seems to have a reinforcement for a trailer hitch. 1933 bumpers are the same except for the arm hole spacing which are further apart.

lee34 · 12-31-2010, 09:42 PM

All 34 passenger cars are the same front and rear except Vicky rear.I have seen photos of commercial vehicles (delivery vans etc) with a straight rear bumper.The 33 bumper will fit if used with 33 brackets

likesoldstuff · 12-31-2010, 10:14 PM

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Awesome, thanks for the help! Looks like I have some extra holes to fill...

SIR DUCE · 09-30-2013, 12:28 PM

I'm looking for some original oval bolts like the ones in the two "center" bumper bracket holes in your bumpers, if you have any extras please let me know. Those are the correct ones for 1933 and 1934 Fords. Sir Duce

FL&WVMIKE · 09-30-2013, 01:07 PM

I have two NOS 1934 bumpers. One has more "bow" in it, than the other.
I don't know, just what to think of it. Any ideas ?
MIKE

DavidG · 09-30-2013, 02:31 PM

'33 and '34 center bumper bolts are the same in general appearance in that the heads are oval, but that's where the similarity ends. The '33 bolts have 7/16-20 threads and the '34 bolts have 1/2-20 threads. The bumpers and center bumper brackets reflect that difference and a '34 bolt will not fit in the original holes without enlarging the holes in the bumper and the brackets. The '37+ outer bumper bolts have both oval heads and 7/16-20 threads and are lot easier to find than original '33 bolts (whose heads are slightly bigger than both the '34 and '37 bolts).

B-O-B · 09-30-2013, 07:15 PM

I think you will find the bumper with six holes goes in front & the bumper with four holes goes in the rear.
Don't know who owns this beauty but I wouldn't mind keep the oil hot.

Lawson Cox · 09-30-2013, 11:52 PM

Aren't bumper bolts on 33 and 34 Round, about the size of a 5¢ piece?

DavidG · 10-01-2013, 03:45 AM

The only ones that are not oval, but round are the '34 versions used with bumper guards, which weren't offered during the '33 model year.

12-30-2010, 11:04 PM	#2
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mn Posts: 2,410	Re: 1934 Bumpers Help Maybe that reinforcement was added, if a "clamp on" style trailer hitch was put on at one time. . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN

12-31-2010, 10:27 AM	#3
sturgis 39 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lead. South Dakota Posts: 963	Re: 1934 Bumpers Help I think it might be for the spare tire __________________ IF IT CAN NOT BE FIXED WITH BLASTING WIRE, JB WELD OR DUCT TAPE ---IT CAN NOT BE FIXED Do not get me started on the stupidity of ethanol. I think one of the monitors is from Iowa and he will delete the thread.

12-31-2010, 09:42 PM	#5
lee34 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 127	Re: 1934 Bumpers Help All 34 passenger cars are the same front and rear except Vicky rear.I have seen photos of commercial vehicles (delivery vans etc) with a straight rear bumper.The 33 bumper will fit if used with 33 brackets

12-31-2010, 10:14 PM	#6
likesoldstuff Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 15	Re: 1934 Bumpers Help Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Awesome, thanks for the help! Looks like I have some extra holes to fill...

09-30-2013, 12:28 PM	#7
SIR DUCE Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 171	Re: 1934 Bumpers Help I'm looking for some original oval bolts like the ones in the two "center" bumper bracket holes in your bumpers, if you have any extras please let me know. Those are the correct ones for 1933 and 1934 Fords. Sir Duce

09-30-2013, 01:07 PM	#8
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: 1934 Bumpers Help I have two NOS 1934 bumpers. One has more "bow" in it, than the other. I don't know, just what to think of it. Any ideas ? MIKE

09-30-2013, 02:31 PM	#9
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: 1934 Bumpers Help '33 and '34 center bumper bolts are the same in general appearance in that the heads are oval, but that's where the similarity ends. The '33 bolts have 7/16-20 threads and the '34 bolts have 1/2-20 threads. The bumpers and center bumper brackets reflect that difference and a '34 bolt will not fit in the original holes without enlarging the holes in the bumper and the brackets. The '37+ outer bumper bolts have both oval heads and 7/16-20 threads and are lot easier to find than original '33 bolts (whose heads are slightly bigger than both the '34 and '37 bolts).

09-30-2013, 07:15 PM	#10
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 1,987	Re: 1934 Bumpers Help I think you will find the bumper with six holes goes in front & the bumper with four holes goes in the rear. Don't know who owns this beauty but I wouldn't mind keep the oil hot. Last edited by B-O-B; 10-12-2013 at 10:37 AM.

09-30-2013, 11:52 PM	#11
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: 1934 Bumpers Help Aren't bumper bolts on 33 and 34 Round, about the size of a 5¢ piece? __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

10-01-2013, 03:45 AM	#12
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: 1934 Bumpers Help The only ones that are not oval, but round are the '34 versions used with bumper guards, which weren't offered during the '33 model year.