tried the search function but couldnt find any info. anyone know what the overall length of the radiator to firewall support rods ? also if other years fit ?
28-31 26" 32-36 32" http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Produ.../23/2009 8:04:04 PM=radiator+support&deptId=0
Life should be so simple...I found a '28-36 parts book first, so used that. I now realize a later book would have shown even more fun variations! Here's the '28-37 scoop, hastily scribbled. I thin A one is a union of 2 earlier numbers, and note that rods were alread being discontinued and replaced by other ones, presumably with a hacksaw in some cases. Model A A-8133-AR 26" (the later one, discontinued by '36, was 25 5/8") B B-8133 30 3/8 18 18-8133 29 3/4 40 40-8133 31 '33-4 passenger 46, BB 46-8133 24 5/8 '33-4 pickup and big truck make from Model A part above 48 48-8133 AR and BR 32 3/4, 32 13/32 (!) 1935 pass, early and later 68 68-8133 AR and B 2 versions '36 passenger, lengths not given '35-6 trucks, 29 1/8, cut from 1936 pass
On mine I found two issues. I didn't run a hood and found the radiator/grille angle looks better with longer than stock rods. The stock rods tilt the radiator to a different angle than the cowl. I suppose it really depends if you are running a stock or aftermarket hood. In order to match the hood edges correctly the grill/radiator needs shifted back quite a bit. If your still in question..pm me and I will measure my length since I just fit it with a aftermarket hood.
Let me know if the catalog is right...24 5/8 seems really short. I never noticed before that B and 18 were slightly different, even.
I do know that the '33-4's are about the hardest to fit with an engine because the radiator comes back so close to upper front of engine.
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