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lotsagas4u · 02-15-2018, 05:27 PM

What is the correct length for the radiator support rods on a 33 coupe?

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Jim in Wisconsin · 02-15-2018, 07:10 PM

The rods on my 33 sedan are 31 inches long - measuring from the outside of the bracket on the firewall to the end of the rod. The overall would be a little longer because of the thickness of the bracket and the head of the rod.

DavidG · 02-15-2018, 07:28 PM

Four or V8 as they differ in length?

Jim in Wisconsin · 02-15-2018, 07:53 PM

My car is a V8, but I would have thought the rods would be the same for a 4 cylinder. The hood and grill etc. is the same isn't it?

lotsagas4u · 02-15-2018, 08:04 PM

David, it is a V8.

DavidG · 02-15-2018, 08:17 PM

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Jim,

Yes, the hood and grille are the same, but the etc., in this case the radiator, is different.

But I think I erred as according to the '34 chassis parts catalog only one rod is listed, unlike for the '32s, and I am away from my car stuff to verify that (I have both a '33 four and V8).

Dave Mc · 02-16-2018, 12:25 PM

thirty one
inches overall

lotsagas4u · 02-16-2018, 03:37 PM

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02-15-2018, 05:27 PM	#1
lotsagas4u Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Plainview, Texas Posts: 774	1933 radiator support rods? What is the correct length for the radiator support rods on a 33 coupe? Thank You

02-15-2018, 07:10 PM	#2
Jim in Wisconsin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 247	Re: 1933 radiator support rods? The rods on my 33 sedan are 31 inches long - measuring from the outside of the bracket on the firewall to the end of the rod. The overall would be a little longer because of the thickness of the bracket and the head of the rod.

02-15-2018, 07:28 PM	#3
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: 1933 radiator support rods? Four or V8 as they differ in length?

02-15-2018, 07:53 PM	#4
Jim in Wisconsin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 247	Re: 1933 radiator support rods? My car is a V8, but I would have thought the rods would be the same for a 4 cylinder. The hood and grill etc. is the same isn't it?

02-15-2018, 08:04 PM	#5
lotsagas4u Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Plainview, Texas Posts: 774	Re: 1933 radiator support rods? David, it is a V8.

02-15-2018, 08:17 PM	#6
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: 1933 radiator support rods? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Jim, Yes, the hood and grille are the same, but the etc., in this case the radiator, is different. But I think I erred as according to the '34 chassis parts catalog only one rod is listed, unlike for the '32s, and I am away from my car stuff to verify that (I have both a '33 four and V8).

02-16-2018, 12:25 PM	#7
Dave Mc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indian Hills,Nevada Posts: 358	Re: 1933 radiator support rods? thirty one inches overall __________________ Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian!" - Henry Ford

02-16-2018, 03:37 PM	#8
lotsagas4u Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Plainview, Texas Posts: 774	Re: 1933 radiator support rods? Thank You