The Ford Barn

Steve Wastler · 07-31-2016, 07:11 AM

Here's a profile of the 'Ford' only clamp on my fordor

Steve Wastler · 07-31-2016, 07:19 AM

It appears the one on eBay had been mis aligned when the back was stamped and possibly an attempt to straighten happened over the years. May be the reason it wasn't used if nos and why the cover doesn't appear as crimped.

wrndln · 07-31-2016, 07:24 AM

I agree with Steve, Mark's emblem doesn't have the crispness of the ones Ford made. The script lettering is too thick.
Rusty Nelsons

RonC · 07-31-2016, 07:55 AM

Comparing scripts

RonC · 07-31-2016, 07:56 AM

Comparing scripts2

Tinbasher · 08-01-2016, 07:04 AM

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Hi Bick:

The Canadian one is a tough one. I saw one posted on E-bay about 6 months ago and it sold for $575.00 US.

John Poole

Bob C · 08-01-2016, 11:33 AM

Now it's $200 or best offer. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1928-Model-A...JXl886&vxp=mtr

Bob

Ron in Quincy · 08-01-2016, 01:03 PM

I have a original that is Blue in the center area, it is complete with backing plate and nut, ready to be bolted on. I know this should be posted in the swap meet section but in view this post is about the early Center Bumper Clamp thought it might be ok to post it here.

Make me an offer, send PM.

Ron

burner31 · 08-01-2016, 01:09 PM

Went to a junk yard this week-end, guy had bought out the former owner, he found boxes of model A parts, got a center emblem for less then $5, looks like new.
Also found the dome light and frame for my '31 fordor...$10.
He had one rear bumper, looked like new, no sign of the other three...dang it.
Got two old tire pumps, $10 each, one says "US ORD"

C26Pinelake · 08-01-2016, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron in Quincy

I have a original that is Blue in the center area, it is complete with backing plate and nut, ready to be bolted on. I know this should be posted in the swap meet section but in view this post is about the early Center Bumper Clamp thought it might be ok to post it here.

Make me an offer, send PM.

Ron

What is your asking price? Wayne

Mike Peters · 08-26-2018, 09:15 AM

I found the center bumper clamp to the left at the Chicago swap yesterday. The one on the right I have had for some time. Both are clad. The one on the left has a quarter inch stud, and the one to the right has a 5/16" stud. JS sez center bumper clamps have a 5/16" stud, so the left clamp is not original, right? Soooo.... is the clamp to the right an original? How does one distinguish the difference between an original clamp and a repro? Thanks

Tom Wesenberg · 08-27-2018, 02:19 AM

My repro is stainless clad, while my originals are nickel plated brass clad.

Mike Peters · 08-27-2018, 08:13 AM

Thanks Tom. The one on the right photo IS brass clad. Some of the plating is worn off and there is brass underneath. And here all this time I thought it was a repro! Now I know. Thanks again, mike

burner31 · 08-28-2018, 12:55 AM

I found one in an old country junk yard back room box, sure looks to be original to me, and in great shape...paid $5, two years ago.

07-31-2016, 07:19 AM	#22
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: Early 28 center bumper emblem It appears the one on eBay had been mis aligned when the back was stamped and possibly an attempt to straighten happened over the years. May be the reason it wasn't used if nos and why the cover doesn't appear as crimped. Last edited by Steve Wastler; 07-31-2016 at 07:36 AM. Reason: Fix auto fill

07-31-2016, 07:24 AM	#23
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,162	Re: Early 28 center bumper emblem I agree with Steve, Mark's emblem doesn't have the crispness of the ones Ford made. The script lettering is too thick. Rusty Nelsons

08-01-2016, 07:04 AM	#26
Tinbasher Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Innisfil, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,174	Re: Early 28 center bumper emblem Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hi Bick: The Canadian one is a tough one. I saw one posted on E-bay about 6 months ago and it sold for $575.00 US. John Poole

08-01-2016, 11:33 AM	#27
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,749	Re: Early 28 center bumper emblem Now it's $200 or best offer. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1928-Model-A...JXl886&vxp=mtr Bob

08-01-2016, 01:03 PM	#28
Ron in Quincy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Quincy, CA. Posts: 1,708	Re: Early 28 center bumper emblem I have a original that is Blue in the center area, it is complete with backing plate and nut, ready to be bolted on. I know this should be posted in the swap meet section but in view this post is about the early Center Bumper Clamp thought it might be ok to post it here. Make me an offer, send PM. Ron

08-01-2016, 01:09 PM	#29
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: Early 28 center bumper emblem Went to a junk yard this week-end, guy had bought out the former owner, he found boxes of model A parts, got a center emblem for less then $5, looks like new. Also found the dome light and frame for my '31 fordor...$10. He had one rear bumper, looked like new, no sign of the other three...dang it. Got two old tire pumps, $10 each, one says "US ORD" __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

08-27-2018, 02:19 AM	#32
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Early 28 center bumper emblem My repro is stainless clad, while my originals are nickel plated brass clad.

08-27-2018, 08:13 AM	#33
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: Early 28 center bumper emblem Thanks Tom. The one on the right photo IS brass clad. Some of the plating is worn off and there is brass underneath. And here all this time I thought it was a repro! Now I know. Thanks again, mike

08-28-2018, 12:55 AM	#34
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: Early 28 center bumper emblem I found one in an old country junk yard back room box, sure looks to be original to me, and in great shape...paid $5, two years ago. __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B