Grill Mounting Angle

[FatherAndSon]

For builds that don't have a hood or sides, is the angle at which you mount the grill variable or is it supposed to be mounted such that the supports rest on the arms? I'm working on my coolant hoses and want to make sure I cut them to the correct lengths. I would also like to have my grill not be at such a sharp angle.

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[mkassab]

The tabs do not rest on the suspension arms (i.e., the pic is 2D) as the arm of the suspension moves up and down. You can set the radiator to any angle you want. The tab is to mount the headlight to since you won't have fenders.

Mark

[DanQ]

The most common grill angle is one that parallels the front door to body angle, around 35 degrees. There is a lot of angle adjustment available, but whatever you feel looks the best is the correct angle for you. I believe the original 1933/34 grill sat much more upright that any of these F5 hot rods do.

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[Guardm16]

Well said to mkassab and DanQ. One thing to keep in mind the lower radiator hose inlet changes angle also as you lean the radiator back. You can easily get to the point where you will have to raise the entire radiator in the mount at the upper control arm.

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If you don't raise the entire assembly you will not get the lower hose on. There is a steel support plate for the lower suspension in the way.

[Guardm16]

For builds that don't have a hood or sides, is the angle at which you mount the grill variable or is it supposed to be mounted such that the supports rest on the arms? I'm working on my coolant hoses and want to make sure I cut them to the correct lengths. I would also like to have my grill not be at such a sharp angle.

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The grill angle is determined by these two bolts with the slots in the grill mount. The tab that extends out over the suspension does not move regardless of the grill angle.
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[DonImbimbo]

On my build, if I had adjusted the grill to be more upright the lower portion of the radiator hits a cross bar on the frame. Where I have my radiator set right now, I have maybe 3/8 inch of clearance at this point. The amount of clearance might also be affected by having an A/C Condenser.

[Guardm16]

You had sent me a PM about the lower radiator hose. Here are some pictures to help explain the text I sent.
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As you can see I had to alter my X brace to fit the large oil pan. This does not alter the hose location.

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I am fabricating a skid plate from Stainless to protect the lower hose from road debris. I will post pictures when done.

[FatherAndSon]

Thanks for these pictures as well as the PM describing the path your hose takes. Since the links to the pictures didn't make it through in the PM, here's the issue I'm running into. It sounds like the lower outlet on your water pump has a sharper downward angle than what I have as my hose rubs against the steering shaft:
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A couple of images hopefully showing the angle of the water pump outlet:
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[FF33rod]

I had/have a similar issue with the rubbing against steering components. I did not use the corrugated hoses from the kit. I used standard rubber coolant hose which is quite flexible so I took a hose clamp and wrapped the hose to one of the chassis cross members to hold it out of the way.
A few years in and no issues

Steve

[Just 1 More]

I used regular radiator hose with 90 degree aluminum tubing. I don't remember exactly which one I used but something like this https://www.summitracing.com/parts/afc-88090150

[mkassab]

Forget the ribbed SS hose and go with 90* elbows. Check my build link in signature.

Mark

[Guardm16]

Thanks for these pictures as well as the PM describing the path your hose takes. Since the links to the pictures didn't make it through in the PM, here's the issue I'm running into. It sounds like the lower outlet on your water pump has a sharper downward angle than what I have as my hose rubs against the steering shaft:
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A couple of images hopefully showing the angle of the water pump outlet:
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OK, so here is what I had to do. Take the flexible stainless hose off, Bend it, I mean really turn that thing. Make a 90 degree turn right where is comes out of the water pump. It will be stiff, but it will bend and hold.

[Guardm16]

Thanks for these pictures as well as the PM describing the path your hose takes. Since the links to the pictures didn't make it through in the PM, here's the issue I'm running into. It sounds like the lower outlet on your water pump has a sharper downward angle than what I have as my hose rubs against the steering shaft:
212286212287

A couple of images hopefully showing the angle of the water pump outlet:
212288212289

I think I see the issue, OK, so here is what I had to do. Take the flexible stainless hose off, Bend it, I mean really turn that thing. Make a 90 degree turn right where is comes out of the water pump. It will be stiff, but it will bend and hold.

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Look how much tighter my bend is.