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Rob Needs · 01-29-2018, 03:24 PM

What are those small ariel things called that you clip onto the bumper or fender to give yourself a guide.

SeaSlugs · 01-29-2018, 03:44 PM

curb finders i think

SeaSlugs · 01-29-2018, 03:45 PM

meant to scrape along the curb so you know your within 6" of them - model a bumper may be too high to be helpful. or are you talking about the vertical direction and are lit like on semis so they know the exact spot thier bumper is in?

Rob Needs · 01-29-2018, 04:08 PM

The one I saw was clipped onto the top of the fender (wing) and had a small black ball on top.
It lets you know where the top of the wing is, its a blind spot for me and I'm giving parked cars a bit too much clearance (UK)

CarlG · 01-29-2018, 05:55 PM

Just Google "Bumper Guides" and it will give you bunches of choices.

redmodelt · 01-29-2018, 07:23 PM

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There are a bunch on ebay, the type that stick up so you can see them. I have thought about adding them to my 48 F2. When in a tight space like my driveway that has housed on both sides and is wider in the front then the back, you can't see the fenders and like Model A's, the cab is narrower then the running boards and fenders.

Bill Pursel · 01-30-2018, 11:29 AM

On semi trucks there called rookie sticks...lol

redmodelt · 01-30-2018, 11:47 AM

If a rookie stick prevents me from hitting the houses, call me a rookie!

LOL

pooch · 01-31-2018, 02:25 AM

The standard model A bumper does a good job when the kerbs are high.

Tom Wesenberg · 01-31-2018, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redmodelt

If a rookie stick prevents me from hitting the houses, call me a rookie!

LOL

Watch the police channel program called "Most Shocking". No fender sticks could help those crazy drivers.

01-29-2018, 03:24 PM	#1
Rob Needs Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bristol UK Posts: 74	Fender clip on thingy? What are those small ariel things called that you clip onto the bumper or fender to give yourself a guide.

01-29-2018, 03:44 PM	#2
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Fender clip on thingy? curb finders i think __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

01-29-2018, 03:45 PM	#3
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Fender clip on thingy? meant to scrape along the curb so you know your within 6" of them - model a bumper may be too high to be helpful. or are you talking about the vertical direction and are lit like on semis so they know the exact spot thier bumper is in? __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

01-29-2018, 04:08 PM	#4
Rob Needs Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bristol UK Posts: 74	Re: Fender clip on thingy? The one I saw was clipped onto the top of the fender (wing) and had a small black ball on top. It lets you know where the top of the wing is, its a blind spot for me and I'm giving parked cars a bit too much clearance (UK)

01-29-2018, 05:55 PM	#5
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Fender clip on thingy? Just Google "Bumper Guides" and it will give you bunches of choices. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

01-29-2018, 07:23 PM	#6
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Fender clip on thingy? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There are a bunch on ebay, the type that stick up so you can see them. I have thought about adding them to my 48 F2. When in a tight space like my driveway that has housed on both sides and is wider in the front then the back, you can't see the fenders and like Model A's, the cab is narrower then the running boards and fenders. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

01-30-2018, 11:29 AM	#7
Bill Pursel Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Terre Haute, Indiana Posts: 90	Re: Fender clip on thingy? On semi trucks there called rookie sticks...lol

01-30-2018, 11:47 AM	#8
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Fender clip on thingy? If a rookie stick prevents me from hitting the houses, call me a rookie! LOL __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

01-31-2018, 02:25 AM	#9
pooch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Coast NSW Australia Posts: 2,596	Re: Fender clip on thingy? The standard model A bumper does a good job when the kerbs are high.