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Nice looking ride.The radiator angle appears to be up right .JMO Is that because of the fan set up?

Originally Posted by Don Dalton

Nice looking ride.The radiator angle appears to be up right .JMO Is that because of the fan set up?

Yes, it is. Nailheads are so long you have to set the radiator forward. Even in the current configuration, there's only a 1/2 inch between the water pump pulley and the slim-line fan. I actually like this stance cause it's not the traditional slope (the grill does slant forward a little, but not as much as most folks do). If I were to tilt the radiator back, I'd have to move it forward so much that the grill/radiator assembly would be flush or stick past the frame horns (which would make the car look too long in the front).

Very nice car. I noticed the radiator too, I guess the only thing you could have done was cut the firewall to move the engine back a few inches. Still looks ok though where it is.

Don