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FirstA · 08-06-2013, 11:46 AM

This is on my 29 CCPU. I am assembling this from parts from many sources and having a lot of fun and frustration. I seem to have to fight on most every part I install and learned long ago that you have to make aftermarket parts fit. I am installing a newly re-cored radiator and having a problem with clearance for the lower radiator hose. I will have to use shims of at least 3/8'' on both sides. Is this too much for later hood alignment or will body shims make everything work? This may be a AA radiator if that makes any difference. Thanks for the help

Tom Wesenberg · 08-06-2013, 11:57 AM

Where does the lower hose hit?

You do have the correct 28-9 steel pipe, right? This pipe has the bend down low, close to the radiator outlet.

Bob C · 08-06-2013, 12:36 PM

Is your front cross member a 28-29 or 30-31?

Bob

FirstA · 08-06-2013, 01:24 PM

I do have the correct steel pipe and the cross member is correct for 28 - 29.

ericr · 08-06-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstA

I do have the correct steel pipe and the cross member is correct for 28 - 29.

thr issue would be though, is it a late '29 with the different cross-member

FirstA · 08-06-2013, 10:04 PM

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It is a March 29 frame.

Ronnie Lawson · 08-11-2013, 07:04 AM

Radiator Chassis Part List 1928.pdf
See if this could help
Ron

08-06-2013, 11:46 AM	#1
FirstA Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Three Forks, MT 59752 Posts: 71	Radiator shim question This is on my 29 CCPU. I am assembling this from parts from many sources and having a lot of fun and frustration. I seem to have to fight on most every part I install and learned long ago that you have to make aftermarket parts fit. I am installing a newly re-cored radiator and having a problem with clearance for the lower radiator hose. I will have to use shims of at least 3/8'' on both sides. Is this too much for later hood alignment or will body shims make everything work? This may be a AA radiator if that makes any difference. Thanks for the help

08-06-2013, 11:57 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Radiator shim question Where does the lower hose hit? You do have the correct 28-9 steel pipe, right? This pipe has the bend down low, close to the radiator outlet.

08-06-2013, 12:36 PM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,751	Re: Radiator shim question Is your front cross member a 28-29 or 30-31? Bob

08-06-2013, 01:24 PM	#4
FirstA Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Three Forks, MT 59752 Posts: 71	Re: Radiator shim question I do have the correct steel pipe and the cross member is correct for 28 - 29.

08-06-2013, 10:04 PM	#6
FirstA Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Three Forks, MT 59752 Posts: 71	Re: Radiator shim question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It is a March 29 frame.

08-11-2013, 07:04 AM	#7
Ronnie Lawson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 158	Re: Radiator shim question Radiator Chassis Part List 1928.pdf See if this could help Ron