Thread: My 29 tudor Flathead instalation??

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ya thats the book that i found already ordered it from Amazon and also a book on flathead horsepower (maybe build the blue one with a little more power) Techinspector what is your opinion on rear mount radiators with a flathead? i have a 12 volt converted generator that should be about 45amp not sure if that is big enough to run a electric fan big enough to cool in south Texas heat

Originally Posted by techinspector1

I'm not sure this is the book Don was referring to, but Vern Tardel is listed as one of the co-authors.....
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...3379591&sr=1-1

I think that is the book that was referred to and it has a wealth of info in it. But

It won't address many of the issues here because it deals with a mostly stock frame and body.
With the frame kicked up on both ends and the body channeled over it is a whole different build.

This has all been done before and I'm sure some of the experts will help out.
I am much more familiar with the traditional build but just jumped in with a couple of observations.

The book is still well worth the $$ so don't hesitate to get it.
The more you can get your hands on to reference the better.

Seems like a lot of cost and complexity for no advantage. Why?

i dont want the radiator to sit above the cowl. i was worried about the hose being ran under the axle would look bad. i guess if i fab or bend tubing and take my time it should look ok

Originally Posted by xjustjeffx

i dont want the radiator to sit above the cowl. i was worried about the hose being ran under the axle would look bad. i guess if i fab or bend tubing and take my time it should look ok

If you're going to route the lower radiator hose under the axle, I suggest you carry a few spares and plenty of water/antifreeze.

why do you say that? i was thinking as long as nothing is below the wheel it would be almost impossible to drag

Originally Posted by xjustjeffx

why do you say that? i was thinking as long as nothing is below the wheel it would be almost impossible to drag

Let's see, speed bumps, pot holes and road kill come to mind.

oh that is not a problem. i will just give my wife a pick ax and a shovel and have her leave the house a few minutes ahead of me

ok got the motor mounts in. Now for the radiator. can a radiator be shortened?

Can you instal or have installed a lower hose neck that would point up at 90 degrees, then use a piece of either mandrel bent tubing or a flexible hose to go to the engine?????

A radiator shop should be able to make your radiator any length you want it.....at a price!

it would have to be a really shap 90. i would assume that would restrict flow. i will try to use a 90 but if i have to atleast i know now a radiator shop can reduce the height of the radiator.

badass man!!! wish i could afford one of these body's I have a running flat head!

If you're "Z"ing a hose. so to speak, use a length of rectangular tubing for the vertical bit. Round the ends off to match the round tubes, or even use 1" X 2" rect. for 1 1/2" round and have a nice round end on the rect. that's bigger than the round stuff, so the hoses aren't sticking out past the "Z" bit. Not much more work, but a whole lot better looking!
By the way, you do know that the fan mount is inverted in your pics?

ya i just stuck the fan on for looks. I'm surprised your the first one to pick up on that. as for the 1x2 tubing are you saying to round the end of the rectangle tubing? if so HOW?

another small problem i am having is gas/brake pedal clearance there is not much room between frame and transmission. any ideas?