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dp1743 · 08-10-2013, 05:15 PM

I have a quick question about installing an after market upper air deflector on my 1940 Ford Standard. I hope with everyone's wealth of knowledge and experience someone can guide me here. In order to correctly install it, do I have to remove the cross bar and two support bars for the grill? If so, I assume the rivits need to be drilled out and the support bars unbolted. Is there anything specifically I should be concerned about here? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

40ford · 08-10-2013, 05:43 PM

I didn't think you had to remove anything.Somebody should chime in here and correct me if I am wrong.Where did you get this air deflector?

40cpe · 08-10-2013, 05:56 PM

I remember someone recently had posted a picture of the deflector installed on the bottom side of the hood opening at the grill. I can't find the thread, but it should work the same if the installation is easier.

19Fordy · 08-10-2013, 06:52 PM

You can make the air deflectors yourself and mount them inside the hood using a couple of dabs of adhesive caulking. I posted the photos a while back and now I can't find them.
No need to drill any holes are remove any original parts.

dp1743 · 08-10-2013, 07:20 PM

The air deflector I bought is flat steel and shaped to fit. I'm not sure where I got it as I 've had it for awhile (either Mac's or C&G). I' m not too bright so I have to ask... Is the deflector attached to the hood, or, attached to the top of the grill and support?

19Fordy · 08-10-2013, 07:29 PM

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I just went out and took more photos of the ones you can make and not do anything to your hood or upper grille. Use very thin cold rolled steel , plastic door edging and tin snips. The piece in front of the radiator has a lip on it and is held in place with a spring clip and velcro. I believe the one you bought attaches to the top of the grille and support, if it's like the one Bob Drake sells.
http://www.bobdrake.com/Categories2....d=19sheetsprin My friend has one on his 40.

dp1743 · 08-10-2013, 07:35 PM

Your's looks great 19Fordy. However, if I have to attach my deflector to the top of my grill and support, the support bar that runs l to r in front of the radiator has a slight bow to it and is higher than the top of the front of the grill. The deflector is rigid and won't fit flat.

dp1743 · 08-10-2013, 07:44 PM

My deflector is stamped steel, part #01A-8327-A for a 40 Standard.

4dFord/SC · 08-10-2013, 08:36 PM

Got mine from Drake and bolted it on. Sorry about the sideways thumbnail.

4dFord/SC · 08-10-2013, 08:42 PM

Here's a better shot, courtesy of Photobucket.

gmc1941 · 08-10-2013, 08:52 PM

The defector is a great idea for better flow through the radiator. BUT, the design was for the greater air through, and the balance to flow over the engine, thus reducing the heat that would be transfer to the fire wall and the inside. Just my thoughts

dp1743 · 08-10-2013, 09:40 PM

4dFord/SC. Thanks for the pic. It's the same as what I'm trying to accomplish with my Standard. My problem is there is a support bar under it that keeps it from lying flat on all three sides. Did you have to remove your grill support bar and struts?

4dFord/SC · 08-11-2013, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dp1743

4dFord/SC. Thanks for the pic. It's the same as what I'm trying to accomplish with my Standard. My problem is there is a support bar under it that keeps it from lying flat on all three sides. Did you have to remove your grill support bar and struts?

All I had to do was drill the holes for the bolts. There was no interference from the support bar or struts.

dp1743 · 08-28-2013, 05:24 AM

Sorry I'm so slow with this reply, however I thought I'd add this quick postscript: My problem turned out to be the cross bar support, that runs in front of the upper radiator, has a slight arc to it. It must have been bent to bring in the fenders somewhat and for some reason. I'm going to try and straighten it out this fall, thereafter, the upper deflector should fit nicely. Thank you all for your input. Dick

19Fordy · 08-28-2013, 11:40 AM

dp1743, Just for the heck of it ( before you start taking your car apart) make a deflector out of cardboard and tape it in place to see if it helps your cooling.

dp1743 · 08-28-2013, 11:45 AM

Thanks 19Fordy. I did as you suggested and it worked wonders keeping my car cool. That's why I plan on installing the permanent deflector.

08-10-2013, 05:15 PM	#1
dp1743 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Stoughton, MA Posts: 39	Upper air deflector installation I have a quick question about installing an after market upper air deflector on my 1940 Ford Standard. I hope with everyone's wealth of knowledge and experience someone can guide me here. In order to correctly install it, do I have to remove the cross bar and two support bars for the grill? If so, I assume the rivits need to be drilled out and the support bars unbolted. Is there anything specifically I should be concerned about here? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

08-10-2013, 05:43 PM	#2
40ford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cherryville,N.C. Posts: 422	Re: Upper air deflector installation I didn't think you had to remove anything.Somebody should chime in here and correct me if I am wrong.Where did you get this air deflector?

08-10-2013, 05:56 PM	#3
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 3,677	Re: Upper air deflector installation I remember someone recently had posted a picture of the deflector installed on the bottom side of the hood opening at the grill. I can't find the thread, but it should work the same if the installation is easier.

08-10-2013, 06:52 PM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 8,433	Re: Upper air deflector installation You can make the air deflectors yourself and mount them inside the hood using a couple of dabs of adhesive caulking. I posted the photos a while back and now I can't find them. No need to drill any holes are remove any original parts.

08-10-2013, 07:20 PM	#5
dp1743 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Stoughton, MA Posts: 39	Re: Upper air deflector installation The air deflector I bought is flat steel and shaped to fit. I'm not sure where I got it as I 've had it for awhile (either Mac's or C&G). I' m not too bright so I have to ask... Is the deflector attached to the hood, or, attached to the top of the grill and support?

08-10-2013, 07:35 PM	#7
dp1743 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Stoughton, MA Posts: 39	Re: Upper air deflector installation Your's looks great 19Fordy. However, if I have to attach my deflector to the top of my grill and support, the support bar that runs l to r in front of the radiator has a slight bow to it and is higher than the top of the front of the grill. The deflector is rigid and won't fit flat.

08-10-2013, 07:44 PM	#8
dp1743 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Stoughton, MA Posts: 39	Re: Upper air deflector installation My deflector is stamped steel, part #01A-8327-A for a 40 Standard.

08-10-2013, 08:42 PM	#10
4dFord/SC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,569	Re: Upper air deflector installation Here's a better shot, courtesy of Photobucket.

08-10-2013, 08:52 PM	#11
gmc1941 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palatine, Il Posts: 486	Re: Upper air deflector installation The defector is a great idea for better flow through the radiator. BUT, the design was for the greater air through, and the balance to flow over the engine, thus reducing the heat that would be transfer to the fire wall and the inside. Just my thoughts __________________ 1939 Fordor Deluxe 1939 Ford Coupe Std 1940 Ford pickup Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood.

08-10-2013, 09:40 PM	#12
dp1743 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Stoughton, MA Posts: 39	Re: Upper air deflector installation 4dFord/SC. Thanks for the pic. It's the same as what I'm trying to accomplish with my Standard. My problem is there is a support bar under it that keeps it from lying flat on all three sides. Did you have to remove your grill support bar and struts?

08-28-2013, 05:24 AM	#14
dp1743 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Stoughton, MA Posts: 39	Re: Upper air deflector installation Sorry I'm so slow with this reply, however I thought I'd add this quick postscript: My problem turned out to be the cross bar support, that runs in front of the upper radiator, has a slight arc to it. It must have been bent to bring in the fenders somewhat and for some reason. I'm going to try and straighten it out this fall, thereafter, the upper deflector should fit nicely. Thank you all for your input. Dick

08-28-2013, 11:40 AM	#15
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 8,433	Re: Upper air deflector installation dp1743, Just for the heck of it ( before you start taking your car apart) make a deflector out of cardboard and tape it in place to see if it helps your cooling.

08-28-2013, 11:45 AM	#16
dp1743 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Stoughton, MA Posts: 39	Re: Upper air deflector installation Thanks 19Fordy. I did as you suggested and it worked wonders keeping my car cool. That's why I plan on installing the permanent deflector.

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