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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.

I sent you a PM.

OK took some pictures of what I have on hand:

Radiator Splash Apron 01
...Straight on shot from front

Radiator Splash Apron 02
...Close up of Tunnel

Radiator Splash Apron 03
...Right Side Seam Close up, what goes in the Holes along seam they do not look inline with Rivets ??

Radiator Splash Apron 04
...Left Side Seam Close up, what goes in the Holes along seam they do not look inline with Rivets ??

Radiator Splash Apron 05
...Underside View

Radiator Splash Apron 06
...Left UnderSide Close Up, can see the Holes and looks liek Square Nuts were in those palces based on recesses

Radiator Splash Apron 07
...Right UnderSide Close Up, can see the Holes and looks liek Square Nuts were in those palces based on recesses

Radiator Splash Apron 08
...Left UnderSide Outter Close Up, Do these washers belong on the mounting holes ??

Radiator Splash Apron 09
...Right UnderSide Outter Close Up, Do these washers belong on the mounting holes ??

Radiator Splash Apron 10
...Right front CLose Up, can see one of hte Questioned HOles Close Up.

Radiator Splash Apron 11
...Left front CLose Up, can see one of hte Questioned HOles Close Up.

Radiator Splash Apron 12
...Straight on shot upside Down

Please take a look and confirm this is correct for my 1929 Chevrolet International 4 Door Sedan

Here are some pictures of my Strips:

Apron Strip 01
...Both Strips Top Down View

Apron Strip 02
...Close Up Front End of Clips

Apron Strip 03
...Close Up Tail End of Clips

Apron Strip 04
...Side View of Clips

Apron Strip 05
...Clip Mount on Underside of Strip

They look to be in good shape ?? just need replating and Clips

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.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/MBqRI2i591S0uPzd2
My washers are spot welded in place.

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 ??

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.

Thanks, looks like i may be missing One Washer...

For the chrome clips look at The Fastner Warehouse.com or autofastco.net item D347. These may do the job.

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.

#10 Fender Washer 3/4" OD

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

Took My Countersink and drilled the washer to fit a #10 Slotted Flat Head Screw Flush with the top surface.
#10 FEnder w/ Flat Sides
#10-32 Slotted Flat Head Screw
#10 Flat Head Screw in Countersunk Washer
Yeah it does NOT look like it sits flat due to the angle, but it does :)

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.

Oh Yeah best part was the parts for these clips cost me about 25 cents per clip (that includes screw, washer, nut)

then about 5 minutes to do the manual labor to file and drill

well worth the time and effort as long as it works...

Sorry, here is a shot of the parts assembled in the Track

Sample Put Together
These handy little pieces slide in the t-slot grooves and then can slide from front to back easily.

Good job.

Nice thread Bear I am hoping my chrome strips can be saved. They are pretty buggered up. I may try to find some better ones when I get to that point.

got the apron back from paint today as well... nice sharp black !!

now to install the chrome strips using my specially created hardware above, then i can install it on the car !!

ok took some time tonight to assemble my splash apron. have to say the lil fasteners i created above are awesome and worked great.

here are some shots of the assembly going together and the complete assembly.

apron is now ready to be installed on the car !!

Looks great!

Thanks Chip, i love figuring things out and then seeing them work
and putting all my assemblies together is exciting as i know i am getting close...er

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!

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 !!

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

No chrome on the back. Cheers.

no chrome here either, and did not see it in any of my parts lists either