Who makes custom length radiator support rods???

Hey gang
Does anybody know who might make custom length stainless radiator support rods????

 

you. one rod cut to length and one thread die and holder.

 

I make mine out of aluminum, then drill and tap and use a bolt instead of a nut. Cleans it up.

 

your local machine shop will do it, but as both HAMBers above advise, this is a DIY project if you take your time - measure twice, cut once, thread carefully.

dj

 

Yep, its not a safety issue, so even if its not perfect, at least you did it yourself.

 

What length do you need? Before the LARS Show, I went to The Early Ford Store, in San Dimas, Ca. A worker there showed me various lengths (28'-31.5") of radiator support rods in SS, Cad, and mild steel. I needed 43" lengths for my "Special Construction" build. So I cut , added, welded, filed to fit.

 

Or for those really on the cheap,,,, use all thread and put a stainless tube over it.

 

Speedway sells em a little long. Cut em to your desired length.

 

Working (threading, tapping, cutting, etc.) with stainless is a *****. As mentioned above go with aluminum or a stainless sleeve over rod.

 

satin, polished, ultra polished, knurled??
pick a size, cut , thread, screw in a hiem joint and start braggin.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-stainless-steel-hollow-tubing/=j5dqno

 

Yeah I have to have at least 36" or more. My front carbs are in the way so I have to go between them and then out. My front crossmember is 2" forward and im on a 32 frame so that gains about another 3"

 

When I needed to lengthen mine after moving the radiator forward I welded a carriage bolt to one end,worked like a champ.

 

Use centerless ground type 303 stainless rod. It will cut and thread as easliy as mild steel. The centerless ground finish is shiny as is, and will polish out without a lot of effort on a buffing wheel. The regular cold drawn or mill finish stuff takes a bunch of surface work to get it anywhere near a polished finish, and will make you wish you'd spent the few extra bucks for the ground stock.

Search for type 303 stainless rod at http://mcmaster.com

 

Working w/ stainless is not difficult , next time use "never seize" as a lubricant,
doesn't "boil off" or drip !!

dave