Thread: getting cold, anyone ever make a grille cover/screen for a 1930s Ford?

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Jerry- he has been replying. He seems somewhat overwhelmed just now.

well this morning we see a couple pictures----------its not an air gap manifold
Valcovers are finned aluminum-you would be very surprised at the amount of heat they will dispurs with cool airflow over them-four bolt? not 1970 heads------no 90 degree bend in upper hose

mjeds, a bunch of us are still working stiffs trying to earn a living day in / day out.

Tossing a bunch of money in a car to support our hobby (addiction?) is tough as you well know. Take your time and enjoy this upcoming holiday. Hope you can work the bugs out of your ride and move on to better days real soon.

That sounds and looks like a really nice ride. I know eventually you will get all those stupid cross threaded bolts fixed, what a pain.

Pay no attention to Clayton. He has a long history of being a keyboard bully on this site.

Guess maybe I should start a poll???????Should I go or stay?/

Am I a bully or ????????

Why don't I post pictures?????????

What's my level of experience???????

Have I ever built a hot rod?????????

Do I know how to adjust valve clearance??

Whats the fastest speed you ever went???

Whats your favorite color???????

Have you ever had a car pic in a magazine????

Have you ever built any model kits??????????

Do you know how to weld?????????

Can you operate a lathe????????

Ryan---------I guess that maybe YOU aren't aware of the pictures I've posted over the years-------but, yes there has been some issues with a few about them, but it has been about the inability to post pics at the level I have taken them to show the details of some very specific issues-I kept getting use photo bucket, etc, downsize, whatever, but the camera I use and the work I show or the details off entries at different races/shows are almost impossible to put up here----------

I have several pics in my gallery, and I usually find that there are NONE in most posters gallery--------And I have posted thousands of show pics and races that I have attended plus thousands also of construction of race cars/street rods plus many many of machining engine/chassis components.

I do exchange some words with others but generally in issues as this thread its about not receiving answers to questions I or others have asked the poster about---------

Originally Posted by DennyW

By the way mjeds, you need new V belts. They sink to far into the pulley valley.

those pictures are from 2 years ago when I bought the car, the belts were one of the first things I replaced, they were cracked and shredding.

Originally Posted by DennyW

I saw, so I said something. The one looks brand new with the numbers. Not a problem. Just wanted you to know. What does the new ones look like mounted ? Show me when you get a chance.

no pictures at the moment, and won't be back at the shop until next week, likely won't matter, I'm contemplating swapping to a serpentine belt system since everything is apart anyway.

Originally Posted by DennyW

Well, that's not a bad ideal. How ever, pretty expensive. Your call. Remember a serpentine belt also needs the proper tension to function correctly...

yeah, it's part of the original planned upgrades I had for the car when I purchased it. also replacing the grille and front fenders with the proper year style, this is a titled 1939 Deluxe with 1938 Deluxe parts, there are some significant differences.


The builder couldn't find 1939 Deluxe steel front fenders, so he used fiberglass remakes, while not a big deal I guess for some, personally I want the cars look to be accurate for it's titled model.


I had also planned to replace the rear drum brakes with discs, install an LSD, and replace the tired TH350 with 700R4.

Unfortunately most of the initial budget for the car has been swallowed up fixing all this other B.S. Since the vehicle is now down for the count so to speak, I am likely just going to start the process to get the driveline the way I want it and worry about the interior and paint next summer.

Originally Posted by DennyW

I have some info on my site if you want to look at it. Just basic info...
(I hope it's ok I show a link to it)
V-Belt Tips - Denny's Car Talk

thanks, I will take a look.