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General Category => Henry J & Allstate Forum => Topic started by: MikeZ on July 09, 2014, 10:13:45 PM

Title: Reinforcement,Upper Radiator Support
Post by: MikeZ on July 09, 2014, 10:13:45 PM

At the National convention in Puyallup, it was pointed out to me that I was missing the "Reinforcement,Upper Radiator Support", figure 18-2 item 4, group 18.147 in the H. J. parts manual.

I have been looking at a lot of pictures trying to see if it is a bar or a piece of pipe. As far as I can see there are a lot of Henry J's that are missing that part! I'm assuming it will be hard to find one so I would like to make one if possible. Of course flat stock would be a lot easier to work with than pipe, but I'd like mine to be as close to stock as possible.

If anyone knows where I can buy one I'd rather buy one than make it.
If anyone has a good picture of one that would also be appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike

Title: Re: Reinforcement,Upper Radiator Support
Post by: Fid on July 09, 2014, 11:05:02 PM

Mike, the early Henry Js did not have that part. If yours has no holes drilled for it, then it did not have it.
Here's what it looks like
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a4d928b3127ccef6c677d34e9200000030O01SatmLdmyB7efAA/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00203070160520140710040306481.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)

Title: Re: Reinforcement,Upper Radiator Support
Post by: MikeZ on July 10, 2014, 01:26:40 PM

Hi Fid,
It appears to be a pipe that has been formed. Is that right?
Since the part appears to be laying on the floor does that mean you have an extra one? I can always hope!

Thanks,
Mike