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ED32BB · 07-17-2011, 05:56 PM

Is the headlight bar on the 28 /29 model a, forged or cast? Can it be bent with out breaking?

Roadster62 · 07-17-2011, 06:19 PM

The ends are forged, the tube is welded to it and can be bent.

ED32BB · 07-18-2011, 09:40 AM

THANKS FOR INFO,Roadster62, CU ED

Gary Karr · 07-18-2011, 10:34 AM

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Roadster is correct but if you are trying to bend an original headlight bar, you have problems somewhere else. If everything is correct, the bar should mount to the fender braces and front fenders without having to force them to line up. If you try to mount it without things being lines up, you will end up with broken beads on the front fenders. Take the time and fit everything before you bolt it all together.

07-17-2011, 05:56 PM	#1
ED32BB Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: LAKE ISABELLA CA Posts: 25	1928/1929 headlight bar forged or cast? Is the headlight bar on the 28 /29 model a, forged or cast? Can it be bent with out breaking?

07-17-2011, 06:19 PM	#2
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: 1928/1929 headlight bar forged or cast? The ends are forged, the tube is welded to it and can be bent. __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

07-18-2011, 09:40 AM	#3
ED32BB Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: LAKE ISABELLA CA Posts: 25	Re: 1928/1929 headlight bar forged or cast? THANKS FOR INFO,Roadster62, CU ED

07-18-2011, 10:34 AM	#4
Gary Karr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,486	Re: 1928/1929 headlight bar forged or cast? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Roadster is correct but if you are trying to bend an original headlight bar, you have problems somewhere else. If everything is correct, the bar should mount to the fender braces and front fenders without having to force them to line up. If you try to mount it without things being lines up, you will end up with broken beads on the front fenders. Take the time and fit everything before you bolt it all together.