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okiedokie · 04-06-2015, 08:20 PM

I bought a 40 sedan and among the parts were these. I know that they are at least part of the grill side panels with added pieces that appear to have been cut away for some reason. Were they original to something?

modela4shane · 04-06-2015, 08:35 PM

Outer grill plates, directs air through the radiator core. 91a-8104 ford part number. Looks like a extension has been added?

modela4shane · 04-06-2015, 08:36 PM

The extension might be for a v8-60? not sure.

okiedokie · 04-06-2015, 09:28 PM

Ok, the frame is a V8 60 frame so that would make sense.

swoopNZ · 04-06-2015, 10:55 PM

Kube would be interested in that picture.

Kruzn40 · 04-07-2015, 12:16 AM

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Yes, definitely original. People throw stuff like that away and then can't figure out why the motor runs hot.

funrunr · 04-07-2015, 07:36 AM

I'm guessing the added parts were to insure the air flow went directly into the radiator

okiedokie · 04-07-2015, 07:42 AM

The extra metal does not appear to have been added, but maybe so. Did a V8 60 radiator mount farther back than an 85 horse?

Corn Fed · 04-07-2015, 07:43 AM

I have a pair just like that too. I was pretty sure they were 39-40, but not positive of the reason behind the extra panels. I wasn't sure if Ford had a straight 6 in 39-40....was kinda thinking they might be for that. But a 60HP seems more feasable.

Of course, finding the guy with a 60HP in a 40 that needs them is gonna be tough. Probably makes more sense to just cut the extra part off and use them on a big V8.

okiedokie · 04-07-2015, 10:05 AM

Since the frame I will be selling is a 40 with V8 60 mounts and the tube axle, someone may have a desire to restore them to use, so I will save them.

04-06-2015, 08:35 PM	#2
modela4shane Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 165	Re: Know what these are? Outer grill plates, directs air through the radiator core. 91a-8104 ford part number. Looks like a extension has been added?

04-06-2015, 08:36 PM	#3
modela4shane Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 165	Re: Know what these are? The extension might be for a v8-60? not sure.

04-06-2015, 09:28 PM	#4
okiedokie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa Ok Posts: 519	Re: Know what these are? Ok, the frame is a V8 60 frame so that would make sense.

04-06-2015, 10:55 PM	#5
swoopNZ MEMBER EMERITUS Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,380	Re: Know what these are? Kube would be interested in that picture.

04-07-2015, 12:16 AM	#6
Kruzn40 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 61	Re: Know what these are? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes, definitely original. People throw stuff like that away and then can't figure out why the motor runs hot.

04-07-2015, 07:36 AM	#7
funrunr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Belleville,MI Posts: 1,427	Re: Know what these are? I'm guessing the added parts were to insure the air flow went directly into the radiator __________________ Thank God this is only a hobby!

04-07-2015, 07:42 AM	#8
okiedokie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa Ok Posts: 519	Re: Know what these are? The extra metal does not appear to have been added, but maybe so. Did a V8 60 radiator mount farther back than an 85 horse?

04-07-2015, 07:43 AM	#9
Corn Fed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: State Center IA Posts: 166	Re: Know what these are? I have a pair just like that too. I was pretty sure they were 39-40, but not positive of the reason behind the extra panels. I wasn't sure if Ford had a straight 6 in 39-40....was kinda thinking they might be for that. But a 60HP seems more feasable. Of course, finding the guy with a 60HP in a 40 that needs them is gonna be tough. Probably makes more sense to just cut the extra part off and use them on a big V8.

04-07-2015, 10:05 AM	#10
okiedokie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa Ok Posts: 519	Re: Know what these are? Since the frame I will be selling is a 40 with V8 60 mounts and the tube axle, someone may have a desire to restore them to use, so I will save them.