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3blapcam · 01-01-2017, 01:22 PM

Are these panels just straight/flat sheet metal?

I was told they were a few years ago & was just making sure before I patched mine. Mine are kinda flaired out at the bottom, but that could be damage from transporting it...?

Thanks...

3blap.

FlatheadTed · 01-01-2017, 01:58 PM

They vary depending on body style 33/34 .If the original panel doesn't have the crows foot then is flat .Ted

DavidG · 01-01-2017, 02:38 PM

The attached photo is of an original wheel house of a '33 coupe.

WRA · 01-01-2017, 07:24 PM

Interesting, I thought "Crows Feet" style were original and flat was aftermarket. Didn't realize Henry made both.

Carl · 01-01-2017, 07:57 PM

I believe the plain wheel panels were early & "crows feet" design came out later; to add strength.

DavidG · 01-01-2017, 08:39 PM

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3blapcam · 01-01-2017, 10:46 PM

Thanks for the info guys!

DavidG thanks for the photo, it helped answer another question I had!!!

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bill3337 · 01-02-2017, 01:10 AM

That's my understanding as well, flat panels for '33 and crow's foot for '34. Here's a shot of my '33 before restoring the metal work.

thequietwon · 01-02-2017, 11:08 AM

33's are flat for sure, and all of my 34's have the crows feet. However, Donnie Smart once told me that early 34's were flat as well...
Sam

Carl · 01-02-2017, 11:49 AM

My early 34 coupe had the flat panels, too.

David J · 01-02-2017, 12:08 PM

Pic is remains of a 34 Dlx 4D with no crows feet . Note the 34 Dlx rear ashtray . My 34 roadster and cabriolet do not have them either .

DavidG · 01-02-2017, 08:54 PM

Nor do '34 phaetons have them.

01-01-2017, 01:22 PM	#1
3blapcam Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 123	'33 rear wheel wells... Are these panels just straight/flat sheet metal? I was told they were a few years ago & was just making sure before I patched mine. Mine are kinda flaired out at the bottom, but that could be damage from transporting it...? Thanks... 3blap. Last edited by 3blapcam; 01-01-2017 at 10:47 PM.

01-01-2017, 01:58 PM	#2
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,709	Re: '33 rear wheel wells... They vary depending on body style 33/34 .If the original panel doesn't have the crows foot then is flat .Ted __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

01-01-2017, 07:24 PM	#4
WRA Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South of I-40 Posts: 380	Re: '33 rear wheel wells... Interesting, I thought "Crows Feet" style were original and flat was aftermarket. Didn't realize Henry made both.

01-01-2017, 07:57 PM	#5
Carl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ingleside,TX Posts: 421	Re: '33 rear wheel wells... I believe the plain wheel panels were early & "crows feet" design came out later; to add strength.

01-01-2017, 08:39 PM	#6
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,150	Re: '33 rear wheel wells... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) '34 for crow's feet, but not for all body types.

01-01-2017, 10:46 PM	#7
3blapcam Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 123	Re: '33 rear wheel wells... Thanks for the info guys! DavidG thanks for the photo, it helped answer another question I had!!! 3blap.

01-02-2017, 11:08 AM	#9
thequietwon Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 156	Re: '33 rear wheel wells... 33's are flat for sure, and all of my 34's have the crows feet. However, Donnie Smart once told me that early 34's were flat as well... Sam

01-02-2017, 11:49 AM	#10
Carl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ingleside,TX Posts: 421	Re: '33 rear wheel wells... My early 34 coupe had the flat panels, too.

01-02-2017, 08:54 PM	#12
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,150	Re: '33 rear wheel wells... Nor do '34 phaetons have them.