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kimeccles · 02-10-2018, 09:42 PM

Found in a bucket from the people who dismantled my 1930 car who seemed to have problems sorting out what was taken off from where or even if it was from my car.

I do not even know if this is from a Model A, but it is a strong metal plate and long bolts so if anyone knows what it is let me know as it seems important for something.

Thanks,

Kim

2manycars · 02-10-2018, 09:46 PM

That has the shape of a door hinge backing plate. I am not familiar with the cabriolet body structure, so not sure if that is correct, but it may fit behind the wood pillar to where the door hinge attaches.

Oldbluoval · 02-10-2018, 09:48 PM

Not sure of your deminsions but there is a plate on top of the header that the folding irons attach to/they the wooden header
If the bolt pattern is same as front of the folding iron, could be. It is a three-bolt pattern

figment · 02-10-2018, 09:49 PM

I believe the metal plates go on the wooden header on the opposite side of the front of the folding irons . If you have the folding irons match the metal plates and screws with the holes in the top irons . Norm

SteveB31 · 02-10-2018, 10:08 PM

Norm is correct

kimeccles · 02-11-2018, 10:02 AM

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Thank You all. That was a big help.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 02-11-2018, 10:37 AM

Things would be WORSE, if the bucket had a BIG hole in it.
Bill Leaking

kimeccles · 02-12-2018, 08:45 PM

So for Cabriolet owners in judging. Should I paint this plate upper body color (Seal Brown) in my case, but since it has screws through the top irons should they be nickel plated?

Thanks,
Kim

jw hash · 02-12-2018, 10:36 PM

just put some protection on the nut plates like a good bear metal primer. when the top material is installed you will never see them again until you remove the top material.

kimeccles · 02-19-2018, 06:49 PM

JW,

Thanks so much.

Do the bolt heads still show when mounting the brackets? I can see the other side is covered but should I nickel plate the bolt heads?

Thanks again.
Kim

Oldbluoval · 02-23-2018, 01:02 PM

The slotted flat head screws show when the top is down. Yes, or use stainless

jw hash · 02-23-2018, 10:31 PM

Bill is right on. I use polished stainless.

02-10-2018, 09:46 PM	#2
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: Unknown parts from 1930 Cabriolet or not... That has the shape of a door hinge backing plate. I am not familiar with the cabriolet body structure, so not sure if that is correct, but it may fit behind the wood pillar to where the door hinge attaches. __________________ Bill www.brauchauto.com

02-10-2018, 09:48 PM	#3
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,369	Re: Unknown parts from 1930 Cabriolet or not... Not sure of your deminsions but there is a plate on top of the header that the folding irons attach to/they the wooden header If the bolt pattern is same as front of the folding iron, could be. It is a three-bolt pattern

02-10-2018, 09:49 PM	#4
figment Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 332	Re: Unknown parts from 1930 Cabriolet or not... I believe the metal plates go on the wooden header on the opposite side of the front of the folding irons . If you have the folding irons match the metal plates and screws with the holes in the top irons . Norm

02-10-2018, 10:08 PM	#5
SteveB31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 1,372	Re: Unknown parts from 1930 Cabriolet or not... Norm is correct

02-11-2018, 10:02 AM	#6
kimeccles Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Spokane, Washington state Posts: 250	Re: Unknown parts from 1930 Cabriolet or not... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank You all. That was a big help. __________________ 68B frame# late May1930, fixed seat, Briggs build plate# & most parts, indicate July, or early Aug. 1930.

02-11-2018, 10:37 AM	#7
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Unknown parts from 1930 Cabriolet or not... Things would be WORSE, if the bucket had a BIG hole in it. Bill Leaking __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

02-12-2018, 08:45 PM	#8
kimeccles Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Spokane, Washington state Posts: 250	Re: Unknown parts from 1930 Cabriolet or not... So for Cabriolet owners in judging. Should I paint this plate upper body color (Seal Brown) in my case, but since it has screws through the top irons should they be nickel plated? Thanks, Kim __________________ 68B frame# late May1930, fixed seat, Briggs build plate# & most parts, indicate July, or early Aug. 1930.

02-12-2018, 10:36 PM	#9
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: Unknown parts from 1930 Cabriolet or not... just put some protection on the nut plates like a good bear metal primer. when the top material is installed you will never see them again until you remove the top material.

02-19-2018, 06:49 PM	#10
kimeccles Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Spokane, Washington state Posts: 250	Re: Unknown parts from 1930 Cabriolet or not... JW, Thanks so much. Do the bolt heads still show when mounting the brackets? I can see the other side is covered but should I nickel plate the bolt heads? Thanks again. Kim __________________ 68B frame# late May1930, fixed seat, Briggs build plate# & most parts, indicate July, or early Aug. 1930.

02-23-2018, 01:02 PM	#11
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,369	Re: Unknown parts from 1930 Cabriolet or not... The slotted flat head screws show when the top is down. Yes, or use stainless

02-23-2018, 10:31 PM	#12
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: Unknown parts from 1930 Cabriolet or not... Bill is right on. I use polished stainless.

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