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Zax40 · 08-19-2023, 08:58 PM

Anybody have a pic of these installed? My '40 does not have them.

ssffnomad · 08-19-2023, 09:24 PM

Installing a pair tomorrow.
Will post pictures
Stretch

petehoovie · 08-19-2023, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zax40

Anybody have a pic of these installed? My '40 does not have them.

19Fordy · 08-20-2023, 10:21 AM

Zax 40: Keep in mind you also need to use carraige bolt fasteners on radiator.
https://www.dennis-carpenter.com/tra...t-support-bolt
and
https://www.steinertractor.com/ABC22...83657845668493

Probably cheaper to go buy carriage bolts at hardware store.

Kube · 08-20-2023, 11:31 AM

The radiator end utilizes carriage bolts, lock washers and hex nuts. The head of the carriage bolt slips into a slot in the brace side(s).
Originally these were 5/16 fine thread, S2 (raven black) finish.
The inner fender end goes beneath the "wishbone" brace. There should be a piece of anti-squeak material placed between the inner fender and the brace. Duct cloth, available at the local fabric store is perfect for this.

ssffnomad · 08-20-2023, 11:55 AM

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deuce_roadster · 08-20-2023, 12:37 PM

As you would expect, Kube explains it exactly!

There are places that sell all manner and thread of carriage bolts, I found some 10/24 x 3/4 ones for my brand X plastic car cowl vent. Mr. Google is your friend.

Kube · 08-20-2023, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ssffnomad

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These photos appear to be of an earlier model. 1939?
1940 was the first year for that "wishbone" brace. Prior to that there were two separate braces, each was fastened between the inner fender panel and the front cross member.
Also, the bolt that holds the brace to the inner panel is a hex head bolt, not a carriage bolt.

ssffnomad · 08-20-2023, 01:09 PM

Yes, 39’ Deluxe.
Found 1 cracked & 1 broken when I took the Radiator out.

petehoovie · 08-20-2023, 02:07 PM

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Zax40 · 08-20-2023, 04:45 PM

Thanks everyone! I wonder how many decades my '40 was on the road with those missing. I'm betting since the last radiator replacement...

TJ · 08-24-2023, 10:03 AM

Someone was depending on the upper hoses and lower mount bolts to keep it in place. Make sure your radiator has the slots on the sides for the carriage bolts.

Zax40 · 08-24-2023, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ

Someone was depending on the upper hoses and lower mount bolts to keep it in place. Make sure your radiator has the slots on the sides for the carriage bolts.

It does and I got the carriage bolts listed above in the mail today. This time it will be installed with all the correct parts.

08-19-2023, 09:24 PM	#2
ssffnomad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Upstate N.Y. Posts: 446	Re: '40 Radiator to fender bracket Installing a pair tomorrow. Will post pictures Stretch

08-20-2023, 10:21 AM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,974	Re: '40 Radiator to fender bracket Zax 40: Keep in mind you also need to use carraige bolt fasteners on radiator. https://www.dennis-carpenter.com/tra...t-support-bolt and https://www.steinertractor.com/ABC22...83657845668493 Probably cheaper to go buy carriage bolts at hardware store. Last edited by 19Fordy; 08-20-2023 at 10:29 AM.

08-20-2023, 11:31 AM	#5
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,032	Re: '40 Radiator to fender bracket The radiator end utilizes carriage bolts, lock washers and hex nuts. The head of the carriage bolt slips into a slot in the brace side(s). Originally these were 5/16 fine thread, S2 (raven black) finish. The inner fender end goes beneath the "wishbone" brace. There should be a piece of anti-squeak material placed between the inner fender and the brace. Duct cloth, available at the local fabric store is perfect for this. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

08-20-2023, 11:55 AM	#6
ssffnomad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Upstate N.Y. Posts: 446	Re: '40 Radiator to fender bracket Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Drivers side IMG_8938.jpg IMG_8941.jpg IMG_8942.jpg

08-20-2023, 12:37 PM	#7
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,806	Re: '40 Radiator to fender bracket As you would expect, Kube explains it exactly! There are places that sell all manner and thread of carriage bolts, I found some 10/24 x 3/4 ones for my brand X plastic car cowl vent. Mr. Google is your friend.

08-20-2023, 01:09 PM	#9
ssffnomad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Upstate N.Y. Posts: 446	Re: '40 Radiator to fender bracket Yes, 39’ Deluxe. Found 1 cracked & 1 broken when I took the Radiator out.

08-20-2023, 04:45 PM	#11
Zax40 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 307	Re: '40 Radiator to fender bracket Thanks everyone! I wonder how many decades my '40 was on the road with those missing. I'm betting since the last radiator replacement...

08-24-2023, 10:03 AM	#12
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,055	Re: '40 Radiator to fender bracket Someone was depending on the upper hoses and lower mount bolts to keep it in place. Make sure your radiator has the slots on the sides for the carriage bolts.