37 Ford build--IE: old Header issues thread /37 Ford/5.0/GT40P heads

[Bob Parmenter]

For a neater heater line install a variation on the upper coolant hose would be hard lines with flexible connectors at each end. Drop the lines down to the frame and then back to near firewall and back up (or if starting new bring them in at the kick board). A Model A frame doesn't leave much room, but getting a majority of the tubing down low helps the line of sight. Especially effective if the tubing could be routed under the headers, say along the oil pan rail, but again, depends on space.

[IC2]

For a neater heater line install a variation on the upper coolant hose would be hard lines with flexible connectors at each end. Drop the lines down to the frame and then back to near firewall and back up (or if starting new bring them in at the kick board). A Model A frame doesn't leave much room, but getting a majority of the tubing down low helps the line of sight. Especially effective if the tubing could be routed under the headers, say along the oil pan rail, but again, depends on space.

That's kind of what I'm planning - tho Ford makes it a bit difficult with the placement in the intake manifold of the one line. 1/2" conduit might be a way to go as it is fairly close the same OD as the nominal 5/8" heater hose ID. Then if I like it, transfer the pattern to SS tubing, if the funding is there.

It IS tight there though, so it might be an interesting project and under the hugger style headers - maybe not. That size conduit is cheap, so we'll see what works.

[randyr]

Ok, I'll take the experiment further to see if I can write things in between the pics....
http://www.clubhotrod.com/attachment...1&d=1323553031

Well, that doesn't seem to work....http://www.clubhotrod.com/attachment...1&d=1323553033

When I preview the post, I can drag the image to be placed in between dialogue but it only seems to post the image url and not the image itself. How dumb is that? or am I the one who's dumb??!!! Don't answer that!!!

Can someone spoon feed me now??

[bluestang67]

I'll give it a whirl


After Randy went to work to make it better .

[bluestang67]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL & HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

Still piddling in garage but a family passing and the holidays have kept me busy . No slowing down after New Years .

[34_40]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL & HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! Still piddling in garage but a family passing and the holidays have kept me busy . No slowing down after New Years .

Sorry to hear of your loss Bobby! We hope you and your family enjoy all the magic of the season! Merry Christmas!!