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rally 1 · 10-19-2017, 07:21 AM

Would OEM front fenders from a ‘30 coupe, interchange to a ‘31 Tudor?

Thanks

1930artdeco · 10-19-2017, 08:06 AM

Depends. The splash aprons are different early to late 30. If I remember right the 28-early 30 splash aprons are the same as 31's. The late 30 have the split aprons. That being said as long as you match the aprons they will match up.

Mike

jhowes · 10-19-2017, 08:07 AM

Yes

john charlton · 10-19-2017, 02:33 PM

Most 1930 front fenders have the "nose" section spot welded to the fender . The 1931 does not have the "nose" this part is incorporated in the front of the splash shield . To fit the 30 fenders the "nose" would have to be cut out and holes drilled to connect the fender to the splash shield . There is overlap with the two styles so it could be no modification would be needed if you are lucky,
check to see what you have .

John in weather was cancelled today Suffolk County England .

Marshall V. Daut · 10-19-2017, 04:44 PM

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The inner edge on '30 front fenders isn't as wide as on '31 front fenders. I'm talking about where the nose piece is mated with the fender. This was tack welded/spot welded at the factory, as I recall, so the wider edge wasn't necessary. However, in order to have enough "meat" for bolt holes and enough metal above and below the bolts for strength, the inner edge had to be widened on the '31 fender. So, if you separate the nose piece from a '30 fender and want to bolt the fender directly against a '31 side splash apron, the bolt holes you will need to drill in the fender edge will occupy most of the thin inner edge. Because the '31 splash apron's edge is wider to accommodate the bolt holes, part of it will stick out below the fender edge. It will always be obvious that the fender is mismatched because of this difference in edge widths. One need only sneak a peek underneath, and the cat's out of the bag!
In answer to your question, yes, it can be done, but it will not be an undetectable swap unless you weld an additional strip of metal along the bottom of the fender's inner edge. This will be a difficult job because of the curve required along the inner edge of the '30 fender. If you have the welding and metal shaping skills to perform this kind of task, I should think you'd be able to repair any badly dented/cracked front fender your '31 Model A may have. Or are you just missing a front fender and a '30 fender is available to you? Have you advertised for a 1931 front fender? They're around. Try Bert's Model A Center in Denver. Don't bother with the repo's. They are a nightmare to fit.
Marshall

10-19-2017, 07:21 AM	#1
rally 1 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 171	Fender interchange Would OEM front fenders from a ‘30 coupe, interchange to a ‘31 Tudor? Thanks

10-19-2017, 08:06 AM	#2
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,550	Re: Fender interchange Depends. The splash aprons are different early to late 30. If I remember right the 28-early 30 splash aprons are the same as 31's. The late 30 have the split aprons. That being said as long as you match the aprons they will match up. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

10-19-2017, 08:07 AM	#3
jhowes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: upstate NY near Mass border Posts: 789	Re: Fender interchange Yes

10-19-2017, 02:33 PM	#4
john charlton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,304	Re: Fender interchange Most 1930 front fenders have the "nose" section spot welded to the fender . The 1931 does not have the "nose" this part is incorporated in the front of the splash shield . To fit the 30 fenders the "nose" would have to be cut out and holes drilled to connect the fender to the splash shield . There is overlap with the two styles so it could be no modification would be needed if you are lucky, check to see what you have . John in weather was cancelled today Suffolk County England .

10-19-2017, 04:44 PM	#5
Marshall V. Daut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Davenport, Iowa Posts: 2,109	Re: Fender interchange Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The inner edge on '30 front fenders isn't as wide as on '31 front fenders. I'm talking about where the nose piece is mated with the fender. This was tack welded/spot welded at the factory, as I recall, so the wider edge wasn't necessary. However, in order to have enough "meat" for bolt holes and enough metal above and below the bolts for strength, the inner edge had to be widened on the '31 fender. So, if you separate the nose piece from a '30 fender and want to bolt the fender directly against a '31 side splash apron, the bolt holes you will need to drill in the fender edge will occupy most of the thin inner edge. Because the '31 splash apron's edge is wider to accommodate the bolt holes, part of it will stick out below the fender edge. It will always be obvious that the fender is mismatched because of this difference in edge widths. One need only sneak a peek underneath, and the cat's out of the bag! In answer to your question, yes, it can be done, but it will not be an undetectable swap unless you weld an additional strip of metal along the bottom of the fender's inner edge. This will be a difficult job because of the curve required along the inner edge of the '30 fender. If you have the welding and metal shaping skills to perform this kind of task, I should think you'd be able to repair any badly dented/cracked front fender your '31 Model A may have. Or are you just missing a front fender and a '30 fender is available to you? Have you advertised for a 1931 front fender? They're around. Try Bert's Model A Center in Denver. Don't bother with the repo's. They are a nightmare to fit. Marshall