Stoneguards

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coachstaff

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When did stoneguards become an option for Model A's. I am entering my 1931 deluxe roadster in a concours event and don't know if this option is ok with their judging standards.
 
The connotation a stone guard gives is it's hiding an ugly / non-original radiator because they have little to no functional value in the current era.
 
When I lived in Iowa, we installed stone guards to keep the pheasants from damaging the radiator when/if you hit one.
 
Had one installed when I bought car and never liked it so I sold it and now like the look without it...
 
Living in Western Wa. a stone guard can be very useful if you drive your Model A on the highways, especially US HWY 2. If I make it two yrs, W/O a chipped windshield I feel lucky. Lots of gravel trucks which are always throwing up rocks.
 
they have little to no functional value in the current era They are called "Stone Guards" for a reason.
 
JD 1931 said:
Had one installed when I bought car and never liked it so I sold it and now like the look without it...
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JD I did that same thing!

Figured with skilled radiator guys out there like Berg's or even a Brassworks radiator I'll take a chance. I've been driving Model A Fords since 1971 and have never had an incident.

NOW watch I'll take one for the team in the radiator in July, now that I said that:eek:
 
I have wondered if the stone guard actually does anything for me but I see enough stones and mud balls thrown up on the highway that I have kept mine. I did paint the grate section black so you can see the original shape of the radiator behind it. Looks much better.
 
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