O.T. Speedster question

[aermotor]

Can anyone direct me to some kind of directions for installing motorcycle type fenders on Model a speedster?

Thanks, John

[DKnapp]

I put motorcycle style front fenders on my '29 Speedster by drilling the backing plates a fabricating brackets to go up to the fenders. The fenders turn as the front wheels steer. I can't send you pictures as I am at our winter residence in Texas and won't be home until mid March.
Where did you find the fenders? I could not find any the right size so I made them out of wood (a lot of work!). I would like to replace them with metal fenders. I haven't put rear fenders on yet.
Dick Knapp email: [email protected]

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Use STRONG Loctite on the BOLTS/NUTS!
Bill Rattleandfalloff

[redmodelt]

Some guys use metal spare tire covers.

[ronn]

Some guys use metal spare tire covers.

Great idea!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bruce of MN]

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Google led me to this: https://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/lowbr...nch-width.html

[Simonpie]

I have heard of people using the repair wells for "spare in the fender" side mount spares.

[aermotor]

I had questioned the mounting process mainly. DKnapp fabricated brackets drilling to the back plate. What about using the back plate mounting with longer bolts and the attachment to the hub nut side?

John

[62pan]

You might have better luck on the HAMB. I seem to remember a thread or two about this with photos.

[hardtimes]

Originally Posted by 62pan

You might have better luck on the HAMB. I seem to remember a thread or two about this with photos.

You are correct, in that that is where the experts reside for this information !
However, I will add that there are 'spare tire rings' of certain year cars that are used and sought after. I will not advocate cutting up some rare old original parts. Especially when there are many metal workers who can/do make such easily made (for them) parts...to your specs ! Good luck.

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by aermotor

I had questioned the mounting process mainly. DKnapp fabricated brackets drilling to the back plate. What about using the back plate mounting with longer bolts and the attachment to the hub nut side?

John

In a nutshell, fabricate a plate that can be welded to the brake housing plates that provides rigidity for the fender arms to connect to. Then attach fender arms to the plate.

[wensum]

Clearly, the Model A backing plates are substantial enough to support cycle guards. I chose to mount mine off the chassis which means that they have to sit higher above the wheels to allow for suspension movement and as they don't turn with the wheels, there is the problem of mud and dirt being thrown up when turning.
This is partly cured by wide mud-flaps.
It was a bugger getting the guards to sit correctly and in due course we discovered that the stays needed to be stiffer than originally thought.
Whilst I like the look of guards closely hugging the wheels, I didn't like the extra clutter on the backing plates.
It's all down to personal taste!?
Keith

[aermotor]

How about some type of socket rig with multiple hole choices that can be cotter keyed along with hub nut and a brace support bracket for the outside?

John

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Some use REAL Motorcycle Fenders or Boat Trailer Fenders.
Bill W.

[wensum]

There is a guy in Australia who will make motorcycle fenders to any profile, any radius and however long you want them to be, We chose a 1912 Rover motorcycle profile which has an external bead, the only criticism is that the gauge is a fraction too light and ours have a dent from a flying stone