| mhartley | -- 05-09-2010 @ 5:55 PM |
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Hi Gents: I have a 46 ford that I am having trouble aligning the hood and the front fenders. What is the spring used for on the radiator support? Also, is it installed between the support and frame crossmember, or on top of the support? The radiator support currently does not have a spring and I noticed the fenders sit low. Seems a spring to raise the front end would work...? Thanks for your help, Mike Hartley
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| TomO | -- 05-09-2010 @ 6:15 PM |
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The hood and fender alignment is difficult to get right. There was an article written in the V-8 Times describing the procedure. The way that I would do it is align the hood to the body and then align the fenders and grill to the hood. Mount the fenders and grill to the body, leaving all bolts loose enough to allow adjustment, the pry, jack and pull the fenders to align them with the hood. Then tighten the bolts. The spring on the radiator mounts act as shock absorber for the radiator, and should be mounted on top of the radiator mount as shown in the chassis parts manual. Tom
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| mhartley | -- 05-09-2010 @ 6:23 PM |
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Thanks Tom, Looks like I have my work cut out for me! Mike Hartley
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| supereal | -- 05-10-2010 @ 10:52 AM |
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Be sure that both the rubber pads and the springs are installed correctly on the feet of the radiator. They are to protect it from the usual twisting of the chassis as the vehicle is driven. Without them, the radiator will be pulled apart. The radiator mounting shouldn't affect the fender and hood alignment. If you move the front "clip", do it with the hood in place so the "fit" can be acceptable. Having new fender welting on hand is a good idea, too.
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