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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.

Originally Posted by Don Dalton

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.

Heading to the deer lease this morning, I will post the details on college station run when I return, This is a cool rod run I have seen as many as 400 cars come through. You just park go in eat and check out the cool cars all day. Thanks for the fan details I will get back with you next week.

Take care,,

Originally Posted by Eliot Ness

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.

Sounds like a definite check it out plan...
Thanks John

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.

Almost bought one at the Southeast Nats in Tampa a couple of weeks ago. They were asking the same price as the originals (about $225). The new ones are only 1 3/4 inches wide. Great for tight places. I believe they are all in the CC 17XX series. The one for my 34 Plymouth was a CC1750. Nice unit and I will be getting one before next Spring, but didn't need it right now and I don't have a space problem.

Originally Posted by mopar34

Almost bought one at the Southeast Nats in Tampa a couple of weeks ago. They were asking the same price as the originals (about $225). The new ones are only 1 3/4 inches wide. Great for tight places. I believe they are all in the CC 17XX series. The one for my 34 Plymouth was a CC1750. Nice unit and I will be getting one before next Spring, but didn't need it right now and I don't have a space problem.

I took a picture of the one I bought for my '40 Chevy before I installed it back in September:



The fan requires less depth because the motor extends no farther than the support brackets. I pre-ordered mine at the Nats in August because it was a bit cheaper and they threw in free shipping.

John,that is a great looking set up.I have never seen so many blades on a fan.How much air does it move?

I used to live in Lexington (Gainsway) left in 68.A beautiful part of the country,we still visit friends there.

Originally Posted by Don Dalton

John,that is a great looking set up.I have never seen so many blades on a fan.How much air does it move?

I used to live in Lexington (Gainsway) left in 68.A beautiful part of the country,we still visit friends there.

Don, I'm not sure of the exact CFM rating, but it moves a lot of air. Walker (who also owns Cooling Components) had reportedly been working on this fan for a while. The larger fan size (17") combined with the higher amp motor pulls a lot of air and also allows more flow on the highway.

I'm pretty familiar with the Gainesway area...... we lived there for about 10 years. I spent a little time in Austin visiting an old Air Force buddy several years ago and really enjoyed that area. I've always enjoyed the time I've spent in Texas except when I've had to drive across it!

Originally Posted by Don Dalton

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.

Hey Don,
This is off the Houston Mopar Clubs Calender.

Jan 6 Lucky’s Rod Run Join in on the gathering of hundreds of fine cars at the annual run to the Chicken Oil Company in Bryan/College Station. The cruise kicks off at 9:00 AM at the Kroger Parking Lot just West of I45 on 105 in Conroe. About 300 to 500 Cars attend this cruise.

There is a web-site for the Chicken Oil Company. Just a good place to eat, lots of parking for cars comming and going.

Originally Posted by Eliot Ness

I took a picture of the one I bought for my '40 Chevy before I installed it back in September:



The fan requires less depth because the motor extends no farther than the support brackets. I pre-ordered mine at the Nats in August because it was a bit cheaper and they threw in free shipping.

Saw this similar set-up in this months Street-Rodder. Got to have one no doubt looks sweet.