Rear Bumper Brace

[History]

Which is stronger, the early type with welded ends or the later stamped version? I’m of the opinion that the earlier one is stronger and less prone to crack. I need one and my 1930 could probably get away with either.( may build) (It won’t be judged). Does anyone have an extra they want to part with??

 

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Likely the tubular one is a little stronger than the early stamped one. We see (-i.e.: fix) more cracking on the early stamped ones. Because of this, Ford seemed to make some upgrade changes in the stamped ones when they upgraded from the 3 hole to the 2 hole when they went to the ribbed and the reinforced one.

 

[History]

Did not know there were “three” models of the brace.

Likely the tubular one is a little stronger than the early stamped one. We see (-i.e.: fix) more cracking on the early stamped ones. Because of this, Ford seemed to make some upgrade changes in the stamped ones when they upgraded from the 3 hole to the 2 hole when they went to the ribbed and the reinforced one.