933/34 Inner fenders

[v8fordman]

Can anyone tell me definitively which of these inner fenders are '33 and which are '34? The first two pictures are of one set and the third and bottom pictures are of another set. I have read the Early Ford book and it doesn't clear up the issue.

 

[Newc]

Some help... different brace strut holes and then the round relief for bolt clearance. I even have some with verticle brace holes. I seem to think the bolt relief are '33, but the my betters will really help here later. newc

 

[deuce lover]

The first set are '33's.smaller bubble and indent above the short fender brace hole.The second set are '34's.On my '33 the fenders have the indent that lines up with the panel.I think it would be an adjustment issue to use '33 fenders on '34 panels whereas the 34 fender fits on the '33 panel easily.

 

[DavidG]

There are several versions of the '33s with variations in the shape of the hole for the brace for the main front fender bracket and the size of the convex bulge, but they all have that small circular indentation that deuce lover refers to. You can use a '34 fender with a '33 inner panel, but you cannot use a '33 fender on a '34 inner panel without reworking the lip on the fender.


The other fundamental difference between the '33 and '34 inner fenders is the lower edge reflecting the inside-the-frame mounting of the front shock absorber on a '33 and the outside-the-frame mounting on a '34.

 

[deuce lover]

Good point David on the shock thing.Didn't come to mind.