Radiator shim question

[FirstA]

This is on my 29 CCPU. I am assembling this from parts from many sources and having a lot of fun and frustration. I seem to have to fight on most every part I install and learned long ago that you have to make aftermarket parts fit. I am installing a newly re-cored radiator and having a problem with clearance for the lower radiator hose. I will have to use shims of at least 3/8'' on both sides. Is this too much for later hood alignment or will body shims make everything work? This may be a AA radiator if that makes any difference. Thanks for the help

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Where does the lower hose hit?

You do have the correct 28-9 steel pipe, right? This pipe has the bend down low, close to the radiator outlet.

 

[Bob C]

Is your front cross member a 28-29 or 30-31?

Bob

 

[FirstA]

I do have the correct steel pipe and the cross member is correct for 28 - 29.

 

[ericr]

I do have the correct steel pipe and the cross member is correct for 28 - 29.

thr issue would be though, is it a late '29 with the different cross-member

 

[FirstA]

It is a March 29 frame.

 

[Ronnie Lawson]

View attachment Radiator Chassis Part List 1928.pdf
See if this could help
Ron