Projects 1934 Ford Pickup Build U.S. Mail

Excellent work.

 

I am so impressed. Great job.

 

Quick update. I finally got around to pulling the chassis off the table (hopefully for the last time) and put the truck back together. With the suspension loaded up, it looks just about perfect up front. Now that the ride height is dialed in, I can design the radiator and get it ordered from Brassworks. And while I wait for a radiator it's time to start roughing in the plumbing and electrical

 

Great build keep the updates coming.

 

Yesterday I decided that it was time to figure out the radiator for the truck. The grill shell is finally in a position I like and the motor is where it needs to be. I also can't position the headlights, panhard bar, shocks, or finish the ends of the frame until the radiator/grill is in place.

I have been talking with Lee at Brassworks about building a radiator for the truck for the past year and through that process we came to the conclusion that a mock up was in order. Knowing that the core would be 3.50", I set to work first by tracing the shape of the grill. Next I cut out some templates in 1/4" plywood and mounted them to a wood frame to get a 3.50" thick model. First few test fits were a no go because the front of the grill shell slants down quite a bit. After making a few adjustment to the height, width, and finally sloping the top tank I had the mock up fit just about right.

With the size and shape of the radiator figured out it was time to head down to the auto parts store to look for radiator hoses. After a little searching I found a couple that looked just about right. Once back at the shop I made a couple of cuts and had all the hoses sitting in the proper positions. I really like the jog in the upper hoses as it adds a nice look to the front end.

The only other issue for the radiator was how to incorporate the oem cap. Lee once again came up with a great solution. The cap will sit in a bayonet attached to the grill shell and then underneath that will be a fill bung. It a little bit more difficult to add coolant but will keep the nose of the truck neat and tidy. There will be an expansion tank with a pressure cap down on the passenger side frame rail or a pressure relief valve on the radiator and an over flow tank. That part is still undecided.

Here are a few picture of the process so far.

 

Talent. That what it takes to turn a drawing on paper and then produce.

 

I had a little time today to fit the fan and pulley for any clearance issues. Other than trimming the blades a little bit everything looks good.

 

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/distance-between-fan-and-radiator.710394/.a bit close maybe???

 

Truck project is on a little hiatus. Should be back at it soon.

 

Looks good.