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Norman4

07-22-2012 @ 2:49 PM

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I recently aquirred a 1941 Deluxe (not Super Deluxe) business coupe. (short door coupe) I am a long time member of the Early Ford V8 club, and I have the Early Ford V8 Club 1941-48 book. The book does not address my following question. "Since the 1941 Ford Deluxe models used the 1940 type front and rear bumpers, would it be proper to used a 1940 type grille guard on the front bumper?" Also , would it be proper to use the 1940 type accessory type bumper ends? Thanks, Norm

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07-23-2012 @ 7:53 AM

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The 1940 Ford center grill guard will not fit on a 1941 Ford Deluxe bumper. Bolt spacing is not the same from 1940 to 1941. The 1941 Ford Deluxe bumper will not bolt up to a 1940 Ford. The 1940 Ford had it's own bumper and the 1941 Ford Deluxe bumper was unique to just the 1941 Ford Deluxe and Special. The 1940 Ford bumper wing tips would bolt onto a 1941 Ford Deluxe bumper but would not be correct. The 1940 wing tips have 3 indented design strips. The 1941 Ford Deluxe wing tips were smooth with no indentations.

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07-23-2012 @ 3:38 PM

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Thanks for your prompt and detailed reply. What would be a correct grille guard, if any, for my 1941 Ford Business coupe? Thanks, Norm

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07-24-2012 @ 7:33 AM

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The correct center grille guard for a 1941 Ford Deluxe is part number 11A-18412-A. The Super Deluxe used part number 11A-18412-B. They look the same. But because the Super Deluxe and Deluxe used a different shaped bumper you can't put a Super Deluxe grill guard on a Deluxe. You have a real nice looking 1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe. It looks like it would be a good Rouge class car.

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07-24-2012 @ 5:13 PM

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Thanks for the additional information. Any clues as to where and how I might obtain the correct grille guard for my 1941 Deluxe coupe.Thanks, Norm

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07-24-2012 @ 5:23 PM

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Sorry, I previously sent a picture when a 41 Super Deluxe rear bumper was on it. Attached is the most recent picture with what I believe is the correct bumper for the 41 Deluxe coupe. Thanks, Norm

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07-25-2012 @ 7:37 AM

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You could try a wanted ad on the classified section of this web site, the V-8 Times magazine, Hemmings Motor News, swap meets like Hershey. Try calling Mark Kicsak at 607-729-1693 he lives in Binghamton, New York as he is a good source for 1941 Ford parts.He is also a member of the Early Ford V-8 Club and is also in the club roster.

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07-25-2012 @ 10:37 AM

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Thanks again for your prompt answeers. I will try what you suggest. Thanks again. Norm

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