Difference between Ford up to 23 and 26-27 T Grill shells???

Hi , I'm building a 26-27 T Roadster . I got a "T" grill shell with it but it seems like
4 inches too short compared to the top of the cowl.The hood would slope down too much.
Are the late T shells taller than earlier ones?
Thanks for your help.
Michael

 

Simple answer? Yes. There's what's known as long & short rads.Think you've guessed it - 23 & up.

 

Hi,
does anybody have measurements then?
Thanks
Michael

 

About 21" on the centre of a long rad from the side mounting pads up - sold my short rad so I can't tell you that!

 

All I have is a 1917-22 low shell, top to bottom of the apron is 22 3/4, if the apron were missing it would be 19 1/2. The 26-27 shells came in br*** and steel, quick way to spot the br*** ones if they have been painted is the round hood lacing holes. Steel shells have square holes, br*** are round so thay wouldn't develope fatigue cracks.

 

Thanks alot!!!
So if i ad 2 inches to the sides I'm fine........
Michael

 

Or channel the body 2" (more).