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Mar 25, 2010 | 08:29 PM

HD74

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I stopped by a guy I know the other day that has an original 51 and 52 pick-up's. I was looking at the draglink and spindle arm when I noticed that both had a plate that covered the front of the frame from the radiator to the oil pan. It's my understanding this plate aids in the cooling process. So does anyone else have one? If you had one and removed it did you notice a change in the efficiency of the radiator? Since there has been so much discussion around cooling issues. I wonder what the impact of these missing plates really have on our cooling system.

Mar 25, 2010 | 10:50 PM

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You must be talking about these.

It's been a while and I forgot what years/engines these go to. Maybe someone can assist....???

Mar 25, 2010 | 11:29 PM

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You must be talking about these.

It's been a while and I forgot what years/engines these go to. Maybe someone can assist....???

The one on the left is for a 51-52 V8, don't know about the other.

Mar 26, 2010 | 12:45 AM

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I don't have any of that stuff! The hood cross piece, inner fenders, lower splash trays are all gone. And I don't have any cooling problems. And I have an engine oil cooler and transmission cooler sitting in front of my radiator!

I think the biggest secret is having a good and properly mounted fan shroud for cooling efficiency.

Mar 26, 2010 | 09:05 AM

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The one on the left is for a 51-52 V8, don't know about the other.

Then the one on the right must be for a 52 OHV 6 cyl, and maybe the 51 6 cyl??

Mar 26, 2010 | 09:15 AM

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I was thinking that the plate would have some benfit for the flatheads not late model type engines.

51Panelman, do want to part with that plate?

Mar 26, 2010 | 09:43 AM

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I was thinking that the plate would have some benfit for the flatheads not late model type engines.

51Panelman, do want to part with that plate?

I would, but I don't think that I have another one. I've been saving it for the 51, which has the flathead 8. However, if I find another one in my pile-o-parts, I'll let you know.

The other one is supposed to go onto my 52.