The Ford Barn

ironandsteele · 02-22-2022, 11:32 PM

I’m trying to compile some information for a page I’m putting together that has to do with 1936 Fords and their accessories, both factory and aftermarket. I was wondering if anyone knew the history of Fulton’s hood trim for 1936 Ford.

I’ve always considered them to be one of the rarest aftermarket accessories for these cars. You almost never see them for sale. I had to look for a very long time before finding mine. (pictured)

I’ve also never seen any original advertising material for them. I don’t even know for sure when they were introduced. Maybe someone here does know?

So:

-When were they made available?
-How long were they available for?
-About how many do we think were made?
-Can anyone provide any original advertising for them? (I'd love to see this)

If this has been covered in depth before, I apologize. I sure couldn’t find it.

Thank you.

petehoovie · 02-23-2022, 01:05 AM

Fulton’s hood trim for 1936 Ford: See > https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...esory.1017523/

mercman from oz · 02-23-2022, 02:51 AM

1936 Ford Roadster with Accessory Hood & Grille Trim

KiWinUS · 02-23-2022, 06:12 AM

I too have a set That I have owned a very long time. Also searched for a long time before finding. The black roadster pictured above is stunning. If you look hard it also has stainless hood side louvre stainless trim from and rear of hood. I also have a full set of this. I do not know who made it also very rare.

ironandsteele · 02-23-2022, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiWinUS

I too have a set That I have owned a very long time. Also searched for a long time before finding. The black roadster pictured above is stunning. If you look hard it also has stainless hood side louvre stainless trim from and rear of hood. I also have a full set of this. I do not know who made it also very rare.

I've never seen another set of those. Is there any chance you could email me photos of them if it's easy? I appreciate it.

DM or [email protected] either is fine. Thank you.

KiWinUS · 02-23-2022, 06:46 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by estrangedcc

I've never seen another set of those. Is there any chance you could email me photos of them if it's easy? I appreciate it.

DM or [email protected]

No worries. Will take pics when I go out to shop tomorrow. Mine are not on a car at moment. Cheers
Tony
Ps. Mine are not for sale.

Digger · 02-23-2022, 06:51 PM

Wow, these are awesome!! Never seen those before, congrats own securing a pair.

On the other hand, never been a fan of the Pimes trim, no matter how rare, IMO takes away from the clean lines of a 36, Especially a Roadster.

ironandsteele · 02-23-2022, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digger

Wow, these are awesome!! Never seen those before, congrats own securing a pair.

On the other hand, never been a fan of the Pines trim, no matter how rare, IMO takes away from the clean lines of a 36, Especially a Roadster.

Thank you.

And not to get too far off topic, but in general I agree with you about the Pines trim, I've not seen a lot of cars that they look good on.

That said, my Phaeton has Pines trim on it and I couldn't imagine the car without it. I think it has to do with the length of the body of a Phaeton and the fact that the windshield is chopped. Somehow it just works on this one.

Anyway, back to Fulton trim stuff. Thanks for the replies so far.

Does anyone have any original Fulton trim advertising material or insight?

Thanks again.

petehoovie · 02-23-2022, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by estrangedcc

my Phaeton his Pines trim on it and I couldn't imagine the car without it. I think it has to do with the length of the body of a Phaeton and the fact that the windshield is chopped. Somehow it just works on this one.

V8COOPMAN · 02-23-2022, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by estrangedcc

Does anyone have any original Fulton trim advertising material or insight?

A couple more pics, the second one showing the back side and the little tabs. DD

petehoovie · 02-23-2022, 11:16 PM

Possibly sold by Eastern Auto Supply Co.

ironandsteele · 02-24-2022, 11:18 AM

petehoovie,

Maybe. But I've been through a lot of Eastern Auto ads and so far have not seen any mentions of Fulton hood trim.

tubman · 02-24-2022, 07:10 PM

Solid hood sides and grille blank-off panels? No wonder flatheads got a reputation for overheating!

ironandsteele · 02-27-2022, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubman

Solid hood sides and grille blank-off panels? No wonder flatheads got a reputation for overheating!

Right!

02-23-2022, 01:05 AM	#2
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,166	Re: Fulton feathers/hood trim 1936 - history? Fulton’s hood trim for 1936 Ford: See > https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...esory.1017523/ __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0 Last edited by petehoovie; 02-23-2022 at 01:18 AM.

02-23-2022, 02:51 AM	#3
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02-23-2022, 06:12 AM	#4
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,963	Re: Fulton feathers/hood trim 1936 - history? I too have a set That I have owned a very long time. Also searched for a long time before finding. The black roadster pictured above is stunning. If you look hard it also has stainless hood side louvre stainless trim from and rear of hood. I also have a full set of this. I do not know who made it also very rare.

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Digger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 1,211	Re: Fulton feathers/hood trim 1936 - history? Wow, these are awesome!! Never seen those before, congrats own securing a pair. On the other hand, never been a fan of the Pimes trim, no matter how rare, IMO takes away from the clean lines of a 36, Especially a Roadster.

02-23-2022, 11:16 PM	#11
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,166	Re: Fulton feathers/hood trim 1936 - history? Possibly sold by Eastern Auto Supply Co. __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0 Last edited by petehoovie; 02-23-2022 at 11:26 PM.

02-24-2022, 11:18 AM	#12
ironandsteele Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 171	Re: Fulton feathers/hood trim 1936 - history? petehoovie, Maybe. But I've been through a lot of Eastern Auto ads and so far have not seen any mentions of Fulton hood trim. __________________ ironandsteele.com

02-24-2022, 07:10 PM	#13
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	Re: Fulton feathers/hood trim 1936 - history? Solid hood sides and grille blank-off panels? No wonder flatheads got a reputation for overheating!