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firewall question. #290375 09/29/13 02:18 PM
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 87 FL Stumpman OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Stumpman Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 87 FL	My car has been switched over to a small block chevy before I bought it. My question is there are no radiator support rods from the front to the firewall. Should I find some and install them or not worry? If so can someone post a picture of the proper mounting locations? I have been looking on the net and can't find any good pictures of both ends. Also I have an oval slot in the upper middle of the firewall with a screw hole on each side of the slot does anyone know what that was for or what went there I want to put a plate over that area to close it off or find what should be there and put it back. Thanks for your help.

Re: firewall question. Stumpman #290377 09/29/13 03:02 PM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 596 Iowa RichardJ Oil Can Mechanic
RichardJ Oil Can Mechanic Joined: May 2011 Posts: 596 Iowa	The support rod just uses double nut and washer connection at the firewall end and has two holes on the front to connect to the radiator frame; which you may not have with your conversion. It probably wouldn't be difficult to make one if you want to get a rod and install it. The hole with the two screw holes should have a metal cover over a grommet with three holes in it. You could run any wires you want through them just to make it look useful. Richard Waverly, IA

Re: firewall question. Stumpman #290378 09/29/13 03:04 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas	This kind of shows what you're needing. I used to see the "V" rods on ebay fairly often but I haven't for a while. It supports the core support. I think it's necessary. The oval hole you refer to is for choke cable, hand throttle cable, engine temp & oil pressure tubes. You can get new grommets and clamps at Chevs of the 40s and The Fillings Station it needs a metal retainer that neither shows. I see them on ebay on occasion. VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan

Re: firewall question. Stumpman #290395 09/29/13 05:59 PM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 225 zephyrhills, fl 32 ragtop Backyard Mechanic
32 ragtop Backyard Mechanic Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 225 zephyrhills, fl	What year are we looking at? Ya got to drive'em

Re: firewall question. 32 ragtop #290398 09/29/13 06:08 PM
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OP Stumpman Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 87 FL	1938

Re: firewall question. Stumpman #290405 09/29/13 07:45 PM
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OP Stumpman Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 87 FL	Thanks richardj and Tiny for the picture.

Re: firewall question. Stumpman #290621 10/02/13 01:57 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 408 sydney nsw terry hicks Backyard Mechanic
terry hicks Backyard Mechanic Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 408 sydney nsw	The radiator support rods enable you to manipulate the position of the radiator surround so the hood (bonnet in Australia) sits right. I am surprised that the hood gaps are right without it

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