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Lawrie · 12-10-2011, 01:25 AM

In my old 33 the plate that covers the rear end under the rear seat base is a big square sheet metal plate that someone has self tapper screwed in,
I see that there is a nice round recess under it,is the cover that should be in there a wooden plate like the battery lid or a steel pressing,
Any one have a pic of what should be there.
Thanks Lawrie

Doctor's Ford · 12-10-2011, 01:58 AM

I just got a diff cover plate from MAC's. It measures 12 inches diameter and it is perfectly round. My 33 is a 4 cyl but I think is the same for the V8. I am trying to upload 2 pictures for you. Hopefully they will come up.

DavidG · 12-10-2011, 09:55 AM

The round stamped steel cover was used originally on sedans, phaetons, and coupes and standard roadsters without a rumble seat. Deluxe roadsters, cabriolets, and coupes with rumble seats used a fabric cover (with a spring wire retaining ring sewn into the perimeter) that snapped into slots in the sides of the opening in the floor pan.

Lawrie · 12-10-2011, 05:17 PM

Thanks,I think I will make up a plate,
the sheet metal one that was screwed in there was flat so maybe I dont need the domed one.
Lawrie

Rustyspokes · 12-10-2011, 07:53 PM

Lawrie.. Re the Diff cover plate, I went to the Thrift store and bought an old Aluminum fry pan, the right Diameter, and cut the rim down with a scroll saw; to the right size and hammered it on a block of wood to dome shape it slightly, made up some clips (3) to hold it in place, painted it then when I was ready to make it permanent I sealed the edge with some asphalt sealer, looks good and is sealed JMO..

Lawrie · 12-10-2011, 11:09 PM

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Thanks ,Thats a good idea,I will have a look at the second hand stores tomorrow.lawrie

bobbooth · 12-13-2011, 01:40 PM

They are $32.00 from Howells, bob.

http://www.fordor.com/category.cfm?cat=1933 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe&dept=3334ford

12-10-2011, 01:25 AM	#1
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,216	33-34 diff cover plate In my old 33 the plate that covers the rear end under the rear seat base is a big square sheet metal plate that someone has self tapper screwed in, I see that there is a nice round recess under it,is the cover that should be in there a wooden plate like the battery lid or a steel pressing, Any one have a pic of what should be there. Thanks Lawrie

12-10-2011, 09:55 AM	#3
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: 33-34 diff cover plate The round stamped steel cover was used originally on sedans, phaetons, and coupes and standard roadsters without a rumble seat. Deluxe roadsters, cabriolets, and coupes with rumble seats used a fabric cover (with a spring wire retaining ring sewn into the perimeter) that snapped into slots in the sides of the opening in the floor pan.

12-10-2011, 05:17 PM	#4
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,216	Re: 33-34 diff cover plate Thanks,I think I will make up a plate, the sheet metal one that was screwed in there was flat so maybe I dont need the domed one. Lawrie

12-10-2011, 07:53 PM	#5
Rustyspokes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Coast Canada B.C. Interior Posts: 332	Re: 33-34 diff cover plate Lawrie.. Re the Diff cover plate, I went to the Thrift store and bought an old Aluminum fry pan, the right Diameter, and cut the rim down with a scroll saw; to the right size and hammered it on a block of wood to dome shape it slightly, made up some clips (3) to hold it in place, painted it then when I was ready to make it permanent I sealed the edge with some asphalt sealer, looks good and is sealed JMO..

12-10-2011, 11:09 PM	#6
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,216	Re: 33-34 diff cover plate Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks ,Thats a good idea,I will have a look at the second hand stores tomorrow.lawrie

12-13-2011, 01:40 PM	#7
bobbooth Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: in the past!! Posts: 35	Re: 33-34 diff cover plate They are $32.00 from Howells, bob. http://www.fordor.com/category.cfm?cat=1933 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe&dept=3334ford