Don't understand the radiator assembly instructions for the delux version

[Megatron451]

So I'm trying the build the grill, insert, radiator, and mounting hardware. The instructions don't make much sense as it says the grill should have holes where it doesn't, and I am supposed to use those to line up the radiator to drill holes in the tabs of the radiator. I can't even tell how to mount the grill to the fiberglass nose.

Might someone have colored pictures or a video of how to build this process?

Thanks in advance for any advice on this.

[VIRGIN MIKE]

the A/C and radiator bolt (screw) to the grill then mount as a unit; then the cowl goes on after mounting.

The A/C brackets (4), radiator, and two hood hinge brackets (in that order) stack onto the grill - two screws (or studs) on each corner
It was a difficult task for me to get everything aligned - I recommend using a drill press for the grill holes (they must all be parallel), and installing studs to build the stack.

[Megatron451]

Thanks for the response, but here's my issues:

1. I don't have tabs on my grill, so I don't have anything to make a template to drill on the radiator.137823137824

2. DoI need #5 part from the drawing if I don't have a hood (deluxe nose version)?137825

[Megatron451]

And there's no holes in the deluxe grill, how am I supposed to know where to attached the grill to the deluxe fiberglass nose or any of the other mounting points?

[House Money]

Thanks for the response, but here's my issues:

1. I don't have tabs on my grill, so I don't have anything to make a template to drill on the radiator.137823137824

2. DoI need #5 part from the drawing if I don't have a hood (deluxe nose version)?137825

I don't have that style grill, but I agree there should be tabs so you can assemble everything. If you are not using a hood you do not need, and should have, the hinges. You might want to reach out to FFR directly and see what they have to say about this.

Gary

[House Money]

Found this on the FFR site, in the parts section under instructions - for the '33 but the truck should be the same:

https://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Hot-Rod-DELUXE-NOSE-HINGE-1.pdf

Gary

[Megatron451]

Found this on the FFR site, in the parts section under instructions - for the '33 but the truck should be the same:

https://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Hot-Rod-DELUXE-NOSE-HINGE-1.pdf

Gary

Yes! This is what I think I need!

Thank you for all the replies, good to know I can get some help.

[House Money]

Yes! This is what I think I need!

Thank you for all the replies, good to know I can get some help.

After I posted the link I went back and read these instructions, wow - these are WAY different than the normal grill assembly! I can see now why you were so confused!

Gary

[Megatron451]

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Success!

[House Money]

Wow, that was quick! Looks great too. As I recall, mine took several weeks, I got so frustrated with it I had to walk away a couple of times. Probably one of the more difficult tasks so far for me on this build.

Gary