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Fender Radiator alignment rod?

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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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Fender Radiator alignment rod?

My 56 did not have these two rods when I bought it and does not have the brackets to attach them. Are they necessary or are they just an improvement of not having them? Do they preform a vital function? Thanks
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 04:00 PM
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They certainly do a good job stiffening the front sheet metal corners and my hood gaps stopped moving around when I put them back on my 56. It was a little easier to work on the motor without them.

I guess I would say they are an improvement rather than necessary.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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as randy jack said they help align the hood. mid fifty carries both pieces
 
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