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[Henry/Kokomo]

Welcome! Hope we can be of help. Very nice car.

[ford38v8]

Tommy, I suspect that you would like to return the car to it's original stance with stock springs and wheels. You'll get lots of support here if that's your goal.

The radiator removal begins with removing the side panels. A very visible wingnut at halfway, an oval head screw at top rear, and a square head nut at the radiator side panel will release the side panel, but care must be taken in removal to protect paint.

Then drain the radiator and remove the hose clamps. The hoses can remain for now.

Next, a corrugated cardboard is secured to the inside of the radiator to protect the fins on removal.

Then, the two spring loaded screws at the bottom of the radiator.

Now remove the lower hoses, as the radiator will now move to help the task.

Upper hoses off.

Last, remove the two radiator support rods at the top.

With helping hands available and without overhead obstacles, lift the radiator up and out.

If you have nobody to help, my son lives close to you and would be glad to help. PM me for his contact info.

[gnolnor]

Welcome to Ford Barn. Very nice car to have and work on to enjoy!

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[37 Cab]

Alan.. Thank you very much. I think you answered my question and I will see how it looks when I get to that point. Waiting on some carb parts right now. Want to get that sorted before I start on the radiator. (idle jet plugged) It just doesn`t look kike there is room to move the rad forward enough to remove the lower hoses. I will take your word for it and give it a shot.
Funny you have a son near me here.. I moved here two years ago semi retired from a ford dealer in Modesto. Near you..

[38 Ford Pickup]

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Congrats on that fine Auto..........

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Jeff
Kitchener Ontario
Canada

[wisbangman]

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Welcome ! - Thats exactly like the car I would be driving,..... If I wasn't married. If the radiator comes out the same on a 37 as it does on a 39 Standard, you need to remove the stiffening bars from the radiator, the upper and lower hose's. The spring mounts on the lower part of the radiator, attached to the frame, the fan and generator, and presto, it should come out. Because of the angle and weight, and if you are a geeser like most of the rest of us, better have 2 guys doing the lifting / guiding - good luck

[ford38v8]

Tommy, you're correct about the tightness of the lower hoses. As the need doesn't come up very often, old hoses aren't worth saving anyway, but lifting and wiggling will gain enough room. The removal and reinstallation of the water pumps is made very easy with the jack under the pan with a wood block for the pan. You may do it that way and renew the motor mounts while you're at it.

Modesto to Miama... from the frying pan to the fire. John is in Chetopa and commutes to the Stables down your way.

[Bored&Stroked]

Welcome! You've jumped into a real good pond of like minded folks - we help each other figure out how to do the best we can to beat back the flames of our obvious addiction! This is the 'therapy' that I only wish I had when I was the only kid on the block with an early Ford and flatheads for power!

Post away and stay involved - we all love that!

B&S

[funrunr]

Welcome to fordbarn. This site is loaded with all the information you can handle. I've spent hours searching old post just to read what ideas others come up with along with info I need. Nice car.