Holey Moley! There are much easier ways of tightening the 8BA belts other than the 2x4 method shown above. Plus, there is a good chance of putting a dent in the top of your fenders from the force of the 2x4. Imagine doing that if you had to replace a fan belt "on the road".
Open this and scroll down to Post #19 for another "tool" idea.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...belt+adjusting
Here's another good post on making an adjustment tool for tightening belts on 59 engines.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ustment&page=3