1940 Ford Tudor Build Thread

[Hotrod46]

Ryan, a suggestion on the lower hose issue. Fab a solid pipe with regular off-the-shelf mandrel bent sections. You can make much tighter bends and do things you could never do with hose. It doesn't have to go all the way to the radiator, just far enough to get you into a better area for the hose. I have used this for a couple of projects. I like silicone hose sections where it connects to the pump or rad just because they last virtually the life of the car.

I even once made a manifold out of square tubing that had to run under a crossmember. I capped the ends and added round hose fittings in the sides. Sounds pretty crazy, I know, but it was tons better than the Three Stooges hose setup that was on the car before.

Sorry if this has been suggested by someone else. I'm a little behind on this thread.

[40FordDeluxe]

Ryan, a suggestion on the lower hose issue. Fab a solid pipe with regular off-the-shelf mandrel bent sections. You can make much tighter bends and do things you could never do with hose. It doesn't have to go all the way to the radiator, just far enough to get you into a better area for the hose. I have used this for a couple of projects. I like silicone hose sections where it connects to the pump or rad just because they last virtually the life of the car.

Mike, thanks for the idea. I've made a lot of lower coolant pipes the way you have mentioned and this could be an option. I probably should put my inner fenders on and just see where the radiator sets again.