looking to see what actually holds on the 2 Chrome Strips on the Front Radiator Splash Apron. I have the Apron, need to massage and work it to fit properly on the front clip, it is a little mangled. Need to know how the 2 Chrome Strips are secured/ fastened to the Apron ?!? Looks like there should be some sort of Clip ?
I also procured a New Tunnel & Crank Hole Cover from TFS, so will test fit that on as well. once it is all straight and in order, will tear it down, have the strips replated, then strip, prime and paint the apron and tunnel.
Then Can put it all together and put it on the car.
I will post some pictures later to make sure I have all the correct parts for the Radiator Splash Apron for my 1929.
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Hi there, The washers are actually spacers and they should be there. They prevent the holding screws for the headlight stands from collapsing the sheet steel around rivet heads on the chassis. There are "T" bolts required to hold the trim. The square slot on the underside of the trim is for inserting the heads of the bolts. washers and nuts go on from underneath to secure the trim. I have two types of aprons. One like yours that has all the separate pieces riveted and another that was assembled with bolts.
Thanks Guys, based on the 1929-30 MPL this is the hardware for the Chrome Strips: Bolt, Radiator Splash Guard Moulding...............355630 Lockwasher (No. 10)................................106497 Hex. Nut (No. 10-32)...............................115295 Spring, Radiator Splash Guard Moulding Bolt........355194
So they would be 10-32 "T" Bolts, based on the Washers & Nuts Assume that the "T" Bolts go through the holes I had in question What are the Springs for ??
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Maybe the springs hold the "T" bolts in place for assembly? I didn't see any springs though on mine when I disassembled. Oh and yes the washers are spot welded in place.
ok, so looks like the strips are in excellent condition, i straightened them up and cleaned them up a little bit. they fit nicely on the Radiator Splash Apron.
I was thinking of a way to make me some clips/ hardware for mounting.
This is what I came up with... Let me know what you think
Started off with a Standard #10 Washer, it actually fits really nice in the spaces where the t-bolts slid in. and you can slide them around freely in the track. my concern was not really enough surface area to HOLD them down when tightened. so i ordered a bag of #10 Fender Washers.
Measured the width of the Track.Took my File and Flattened two sides of the Washer. Tweaked it to fit freely with some play for chrome plating thickness. #10 Fender Washer Flat Edges
These fit really Nice in the Track and I can slip them in the groove, and slide them into place. made a few to test and they work Great. Had a issue with the screw spinning freely when trying to tighten them up, so think i will have my friend tack the flat head screw to the washer. Then i can grind it down so it fits.
Think this will work fine for my application and hold the strips tightly in place.
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I'm really enjoying your pics and attention to detail. You've always posted lots of pics but presently I'm laid up with a broken leg and all pics are helping me keep sane since I can't do anything but sit and think about everything I need to be doing. Keep posting!
1938 Canadian Pontiac Business Coupe (aka a 1938 Chevy Coupe with Pontiac shaped front sheet metal - almost all Chevy!) 1975 4-speed L82 Vette
not a problem, i have been doing assemblies, trying to do 1 or 2 a week, and been posting pictures. i take a TON of them when doing work. i am also trying to update my older postings and fixing the links and adding in the pictures as attachments so they are there forever, if you look a this thread i updated it earlier today with attachments.
get well and I will do my best to keep you sane and entertained !!
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Hi Gents, apologies for changing the subject ever so slightly. My question, does the rear splash apron covering the fuel tank, have similar chrome strips? My 29 Phaeton have them in the front but not at the back. Regards Chris
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Regards, Chris Cape Town 28 Model A RPU, 29 Chevy Phaeton, 67 E Type FHC, 67 250SL Pagoda, 83 911 SC
Hi Gents, apologies for changing the subject ever so slightly. My question, does the rear splash apron covering the fuel tank, have similar chrome strips? My 29 Phaeton have them in the front but not at the back. Regards Chris