The Ford Barn

petehoovie · 04-07-2025, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by expavr

The bracket that holds the radiator attaches to the frame at the location of the two holes in the frame that are closest to the front of the frame, just above the gusset on either side. The bracket itself was isolated from the frame with a web material. I used solid 1/4" rubber. The two rigid upper radiator hoses act as stabilizer at the top of the radiator. No need for any additional support from the firewall.

GB SISSON · 04-07-2025, 06:09 PM

Well, I stand corrected. Quite a few differences besides the increase in width in 1942.

04-07-2025, 06:09 PM	#2
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,881	Re: 1940 3/4-1 Ton express frame measurements Well, I stand corrected. Quite a few differences besides the increase in width in 1942. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)