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

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Here's a couple more.

OKAY RANDY, YOUR TURN!!!

[Don Shillady]

I haven't been here for a while but i am still working sporadically on my repro-29 roadster. I had to change the little fitting on the cowl for the four-piece hood center rod to a '30-'31 unit to get the hood to lay down on the top of the cowl and then I have been messing around adjusting the hood-to-radiator bracing rods. It looks like the space between the radiator and the cowl is a bit too long so all I can do is split the difference and let a little of the webbing show at the front. Then after several years of wondering how to put a metal hood on a 'glass body I came to my senses and got the repro-gennie hood shelves and they are in the paint shop now getting paint to match the body color. Finally I remembered the little brackets on the outside of the frame for the back hood latches. Checking against a rusty stock frame I almost discarded I see that I will have to drill holes down through the frame tube rails for the front hood latches but I am worried that at speed the hood might come loose so I have to make sure those latches are secured. I had been scratching my head wondering how to attach the hood latches literally for several years and I kept putting that problem off but now I see that the gennie hood shelves will provide pilot holes for the holes through the 'glass fender edges. I am bothering you on this thread just to reply to IC2 about the process to install a four piece hood on a 'glass body. Hey some of my '29 will be real steel! Photos soon.

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/Teen Rodder

[randyr]

I am bothering you on this thread just to reply to IC2 about the process to install a four piece hood on a 'glass body. Hey some of my '29 will be real steel! Photos soon.

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/Teen Rodder

Hey Don, you're welcome to "bother" us on this thread any time you want! It's evolved into an assortment of projects and personalities that get reported on here which I think is kinda cool! Of course, it might create a "search" nightmare for those looking for certain kinds of information . It's always fun to see how people are progressing on their projects or just checking in when no progress is being made. Congrats on your hood discovery. Feel free to throw in some pics if you want. We always like pics on this thread!

Happy 4th!
Randy

[IC2]

'bout time you came back and 'bothered' us again. I figured you must be writing another best seller

The '28-'29 latches are different then the '30-'31 as the entire nose of the car is a little narrower. The later 'A' uses a separate bracket on the frame which is also serves as part of the fender mounting system. Your latches mount with 12-24 machine screws and the ones that go through the shelf and into a wood block - I would probably drill through that block and tap the top of the frame if at all possible. I don't know if you have seen on another post how I'm holding the tops of my hood down, but it was quite simple and I used 2000 pound webbing and so far is good for up to 75 mph errrr make that 55mph

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Hey Don, you're welcome to "bother" us on this thread any time you want! Congrats on your hood discovery. Feel free to throw in some pics if you want. We always like pics on this thread!
Happy 4th!
Randy

Yes Don, please bother us! I don't really think it's possible but feel free to try! And as Randy is constantly after me for pics.. I can see him starting after you too!

Curious that I did post some pics and not even one comment! I guess Randy figures that if he doesn't say something about them then I'll give him a break on missing HIS!

Here's another 1. Got a shine NOW!

[randyr]

Yes Don, please bother us! I don't really think it's possible but feel free to try! And as Randy is constantly after me for pics.. I can see him starting after you too!

Curious that I did post some pics and not even one comment! I guess Randy figures that if he doesn't say something about them then I'll give him a break on missing HIS!

Here's another 1. Got a shine NOW!

Mike, Mike, Mike....so sorry about the lack of comment on the previous pics ! I know how we all need affirmation when we put ourselves out there like that!
It's great to see some shine on your ride!! That'll put our eyes out when you roll it out in the sun and snap a few pics!! Can't wait!

So, in keeping with my own admonition to post pics, here's a couple to explain why I don't have any recent '37 pics. I had to redo the intake gasket on my 66 F100 with the 352 FE, which is a huge PITA. After I successfully accomplished that, there came a big hole in one of my mufflers. Fortunately, being the avid craiglister, I scored a complete, almost new exhaust system that was fitted to a '68 F100, which is the same design underneath as my '66. The system included Hedman Elite headers (#89810) the heavy duty ones with thermal coating, 2-Flowmaster 50 series mufflers and full length heavy gauge 2.25" dual exhaust pipe. The guy had bought the truck for the engine only and was parting out the rest. The headers wouldn't fit his truck because they were for an automatic trans. I picked up the whole system for $125!!! Major score!!! Retail would have been at least $700 not counting labor to install it! It was perfect timing even though installing headers on these trucks is no walk in the park!
Anyway, here's a couple of pics:
The truck getting the exhaust makeover:


The new (to me) headers with a quick coat of high temp paint:


The rest of the exhaust with the Flowmasters:


Out with the old:


In with the new: The truck is my daily driver so there wasn't time to make it too pretty. Someday I'll get around to that but the '37 has to get finished first!


It has a nice mellow tone at idle then when you get a new thrill at watching the gas guage go down!! LOL!


Crap!! I don't know why I got the links for the pics instead of the actual pics! Sorry!!

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Mike, Mike, Mike....so sorry about the lack of comment on the previous pics ! I know how we all need affirmation when we put ourselves out there like that!
It's great to see some shine on your ride!! That'll put our eyes out when you roll it out in the sun and snap a few pics!! Can't wait!

So, in keeping with my own admonition to post pics, here's a couple to explain why I don't have any recent '37 pics. I scored a complete, almost new exhaust system that was fitted to a '68 F100, I picked up the whole system for $125!!! Major score!!! Retail would have been at least $700 not counting labor to install it! It was perfect timing even though installing headers on these trucks is no walk in the park!
Anyway, here's a couple of pics:
It has a nice mellow tone at idle then when you get a new thrill at watching the gas guage go down!! LOL

Randy, Randy, Randy.. You DID get a MAJOR score on the exhaust system and no one here blames you for taking care of business! I was thinking about your fuel mileage when I saw the engine picture with the new headers installed. I guess you have to learn patience and control! either that or open the wallet!

Thanks for the kind words on the shine and yes, it's a bit un-nerving when you "put it out there".. but another surprise is how few folks join in with us for this thread! We know they look at it but, no one wants to participate?!?!? It's like you created a microcosm of this / in this "world".. most curious!

[IC2]

Nice, Randy. That will keep the ol' girl purring. I've had several vehicles with FE engines, either 390's or a 406, but that had an aluminum tri power. That 87 pound iron intake is always a bear as you have to disassemble half of the engine to fix a valley seal leak. The aluminum - well that's only ~50 pounds with carbs

And Photobucket with this site - always a crapshoot for some reason. Go back and you will see my protestations as well.

Mike - will you be driving that painted car THIS year or next? I do have to say it does look good now