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Need some advice. I got a 33 Ford coupe fiberglass fendered. My headlights keep walking around (moving) after a hard run down the highway 70mph. I am afraid to tighten them anymore for fear of cracking the glass. Any advice?

I had the same problem with the 34.The swivel did not match the mounting bracket.Solution: Take a piece of 80 grit emory cloth double (grit out) glue together,cut out the swivel diameter to match the mounting bracket.Assemble over the bolt ,adjust,torque and bingo job done.

Note:Cloth emory is important

Originally Posted by Don Dalton

I had the same problem with the 34.The swivel did not match the mounting bracket.Solution: Take a piece of 80 grit emory cloth double (grit out) glue together,cut out the swivel diameter to match the mounting bracket.Assemble over the bolt ,adjust,torque and bingo job done.

Note:Cloth emory is important

Good idea Don thanks for the response. I looked at your 34 nice looking car. A couple things I noticed. You look like your running twin pusher electric fans?? Where is your AC condenser?? Also, your coil overs in the front appear to be raised pretty high... How does the car ride in the front-end??
Thanks!!

Thanks,and thanks for looking. The condenser is directly behind the fans.The tranny cooler is built into the radiator.When I was setting up the ride height I should have used 14 in. rims instead of 15's in the front,as the tires were rubbing the fender when I made a sharp turn.The front springs are 400# and the ride is firm,but great.I also had to change the tire size to correct the rubbbing problem.The car handles really good at high speed.I am running a 406 CI SBC,700 R4,& 3:70 rear.

Where is Dayton Tx in relation to Austin?

Do you have any Pics. of your ride?

Originally Posted by Don Dalton

Thanks,and thanks for looking. The condenser is directly behind the fans.The tranny cooler is built into the radiator.When I was setting up the ride height I should have used 14 in. rims instead of 15's in the front,as the tires were rubbing the fender when I made a sharp turn.The front springs are 400# and the ride is firm,but great.I also had to change the tire size to correct the rubbbing problem.The car handles really good at high speed.I am running a 406 CI SBC,700 R4,& 3:70 rear.

Where is Dayton Tx in relation to Austin?

Do you have any Pics. of your ride?

I have to see if I can get a pusher between my grill and consenser (take measurenment)?? The car will not sit in traffic without getting s little warm. I'm currently running a water pump driven fan.

I'm probably going to try a electric fan with a built on shroud in place of the water pump driven fan. I really don't believe I'm going to get one in front of the radiator.

I have the same problem witht 15's on the front of mine a slight tire rub on the turns with a dip. I believe the springs are 400# as well. I love the TCI mustang II set-up with front and rear sway bars the car rides on a rail at high speeds. I'm running a 355 small block, 700R4 with a 3.00 gear.

I have some photos I will post later (got to figure out how)...

Dayton is about 30 miles east of Houston. I plan on making the rod run to Chicken Oil Company in Bryan College Station in January have you been there???

I moved my radiator mounts in order to use the dual pushers. If you could use the pull fans after removing the pump blade,I would go that route. I did not have room for a pull fan ,which I preffer. My radiator is not attached to the grill shell,so I could move it back. I have about 1/2 In. clearance A/C to radiator.The fans come in different thicknesses ,mine came from Summit.

I haven't been to the college station run, do you have a link?

Maybe some of the forum members can help with the Pics. I am not to computer savy either.

Originally Posted by My_33

.......I'm probably going to try a electric fan with a built on shroud in place of the water pump driven fan. I really don't believe I'm going to get one in front of the radiator........

Walker has a new Cooling Components 17" fan/shroud combo that they just introduced in August. This fan requires less clearance than the previous Cooling Component fans and it moves a lot of air. It does require a higher amp relay due to the motor size, but it is a great cooler. You'll have to call Walker Radiator about it because it's not in the current catalog.