Thread: rear frame horn covers

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who makes the best steel one's?
Brookville gets $300
Honest Charley has a "special price" of $128.66

any input appreciated and thanks

(sorry if this is a repost- 1st one didn't post)

Your post reminds me that there are just some things that I wouldn't spend a nickel on.
Nothing against you or your car personally.
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tech, please elaborate. Do you mean that you do not like the looks of the covers or is your comment a shot at a particular vendor(s)?

Those are tough to call. Most of that repop tin comes from one source that's hard for we consumers to identify. As a generalization most of the vendors sell the ones that don't fit worth a damn without considerable reworking. Not only doesn't the "pad" that attaches at the crossbar not line up (I had one that the hole was 1/2" off, but the curve of the portion that flairs out to the fender isn't sufficient to reach the fender, about an inch short of the job. If you've got patience and drive, look for a set of originals. A set just showed up on ebay yesterday with a starting price of $150ish.

Ooopps........I meant to add that the company who is repoping the 5 window coupe may be a good source:1932 Ford Body Replacement Panels - 1932 Ford Steel Body United Pacific

I don't see those listed on their site, but it would be worth an email to them to find out. You'll read a bunch of whining about "China crap" in reference to their stuff, but people who have actually worked with their hardware say it fits very well. It's not about where something comes from, it's about the commitment of who makes it.

I just stepped on one of the frame horn covers last weekend....one made by Mr. Ford. Now, if I can just find the other and the left front fender that are also in the weeds somewhere.

Originally Posted by wheelswithin

tech, please elaborate. Do you mean that you do not like the looks of the covers or is your comment a shot at a particular vendor(s)?

I won't spend money on anything that does not contribute to acceleration, deceleration or handling. Most of my stuff never got paint or upholstery, much less "frame horns".
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I have a nice set of gennies I'll let you have for 250.00 + shipping ....ted

Originally Posted by ted dehaan

I have a nice set of gennies I'll let you have for 250.00 + shipping ....ted

Or, you could put that money toward a nice set of titanium retainers!!
Sorry Ted, I couldn't help myself.
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Thanks guys for the input and links. I have a pete and jake's frame and the plan ($ permitting) is to use a brookville body. Consequently, it is indeed a tough call. I'm mixing apples and oranges so...