1952-59 Ford New 53 owner(very soon!)

I hear ya...but I could live with the battery more so than the expansion tank. Did it get any fluid it it when you thought it may be running hot? If it turns out to be a necessary evil, I'd replace the plastic with a metal one painted black..wouldn't be that noticeable. Great looking car all around...congrats!

 

There's just a little coolant in the plastic tank, could mount it nicely and paint it, will make a bracket for the battery for now
Ian

 

I have one of these overflows.. it tucks in nicely next to the radiator.

 

Yes that would be better, seen something like that over here actually
Ian

 

Mine's similar to the pic posted, but short and stubby. Painted black, it would blend right in. Also replaced my ps reservoir with a similar unit.

 

Ideally I just want a discreet black catch tank

 

The radiator overflow is a good idea with a flathead, but that one is ugly this is what I used. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-X10-POLIS...Parts_Accessories&hash=item565f4c146d&vxp=mtr

 

For decoding use this site: www.lovefords.org

 

Very nice looking car and engine bay. Congratulations.

 

On decoding you can also take the file attached.

 

Wondering whether to pick the "ford" on the hubcaps out in red and/or paint the wheel red too, would only see a small part between the outer rim and the hubcap
Still working in the vin decoder, not going too well!!
Ian

 

Tried to paint the ford logos on the hubcaps today, didn't go well!!'
Ian