The Ford Barn

Menace Kustoms · 05-16-2015, 07:39 PM

As I've said in another thread, I inherited a very nice 1934 Ford from my wife's grandfather. I'm trying to maintain it and keep it running as good as it looks. One thing that bugs me is the water necks. He performed the 59AB swap many years ago and built these water necks.

What other options are out there for this car/engine combo that look closer to stock? I don't want chrome, and I don't want universal convoluted radiator hose, it's tacky.

Admiral · 05-16-2015, 07:59 PM

Check out the Gates No. 21253 hose. This should be what I'm running in my 1936 sedan. I've got a 59-style engine with the stock radiator.

JSeery · 05-16-2015, 08:00 PM

Most the tubes are going to be chrome or stainless.

robert hayward · 05-16-2015, 08:07 PM

check out new hoses from Bob Drake.

Menace Kustoms · 05-16-2015, 08:39 PM

The rubber hoses will look much better I think. I think they'll flow better also.

PeterC · 05-17-2015, 07:16 AM

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This was my interpretation of a hose connection for the 59A in my 35 Coupe
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JSeery · 05-17-2015, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterC

This was my interpretation of a hose connection for the 59A in my 35 Coupe
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Nice look, were they custom built (I assume)? Power coat?

PeterC · 05-17-2015, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JSeery

Nice look, were they custom built (I assume)? Power coat?

Yes to both

Mart · 05-17-2015, 08:00 AM

Here's what I did a couple of years ago.

Two 180 degree silicon hoses and two pieces of 1-3/4" exhaust tubing. Did the trick and still on there now.

If the Drake hoses cover the 33/34 application, I'd look at using those especially if I lived in the USA.

Mart.

koates · 05-17-2015, 08:06 AM

Bob Drake hose kit, part # HR-8262-BK. For 33-34 cars with 1937 to 48 V8 engines fitted. $60.00 for kit with two moulded hoses. Regards, Kevin.

Menace Kustoms · 05-17-2015, 10:04 AM

I just looked at the Drake kit. It comes with 4 hoses and 8 clamps etched with he Ford logo. For $60, I think that's the bargain I was looking for. Thanks for the input guys!

Jason in TX · 06-22-2015, 11:03 AM

Do you have a picture of how you supported the front motor mounts of the 59AB on the 1934 crossmember?

tub1 · 06-23-2015, 09:07 PM

I wouldn't change it the old guy put some time into those pipes and was most probally proud of his work, honour it as you are the cars trusted keeper

Capt Kirk · 06-24-2015, 04:31 PM

Uh oh...guess I've got the tacky ones...time to start shopping.

1930ModelA · 06-24-2015, 06:11 PM

Our '36 setup

Thaplumbr · 06-24-2015, 06:33 PM

Is that a heat shield under your carbs?

2935ford · 06-24-2015, 06:38 PM

I dunno, I have one and I like it and it don't leak!

1930ModelA · 06-24-2015, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Thaplumbr

Is that a heat shield under your carbs?

Yes, It is a heat shield. Had some fuel evaporation issues and this plus 1/4" spacers took care of the problem. The shield is home made.

Capt Kirk · 06-24-2015, 07:09 PM

2935..."Crinkle Tubes Unite!" I'm sensing some crinkle tube jealousy around here!

green50 · 06-24-2015, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tub1

I wouldn't change it the old guy put some time into those pipes and was most probally proud of his work, honour it as you are the cars trusted keeper

I agree, plus it it keeps his memory alive each time you tell the story about the pipes.

05-16-2015, 07:39 PM	#1
Menace Kustoms Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 42	Better looking water necks? As I've said in another thread, I inherited a very nice 1934 Ford from my wife's grandfather. I'm trying to maintain it and keep it running as good as it looks. One thing that bugs me is the water necks. He performed the 59AB swap many years ago and built these water necks. What other options are out there for this car/engine combo that look closer to stock? I don't want chrome, and I don't want universal convoluted radiator hose, it's tacky.

05-16-2015, 07:59 PM	#2
Admiral Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakland County, Michigan Posts: 562	Re: Better looking water necks? Check out the Gates No. 21253 hose. This should be what I'm running in my 1936 sedan. I've got a 59-style engine with the stock radiator.

05-16-2015, 08:00 PM	#3
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Better looking water necks? Most the tubes are going to be chrome or stainless.

05-16-2015, 08:07 PM	#4
robert hayward Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 20	Re: Better looking water necks? check out new hoses from Bob Drake.

05-16-2015, 08:39 PM	#5
Menace Kustoms Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 42	Re: Better looking water necks? The rubber hoses will look much better I think. I think they'll flow better also.

05-17-2015, 08:00 AM	#9
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 9,239	Re: Better looking water necks? Here's what I did a couple of years ago. Two 180 degree silicon hoses and two pieces of 1-3/4" exhaust tubing. Did the trick and still on there now. If the Drake hoses cover the 33/34 application, I'd look at using those especially if I lived in the USA. Mart.

05-17-2015, 08:06 AM	#10
koates Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia. Posts: 2,218	Re: Better looking water necks? Bob Drake hose kit, part # HR-8262-BK. For 33-34 cars with 1937 to 48 V8 engines fitted. $60.00 for kit with two moulded hoses. Regards, Kevin.

05-17-2015, 10:04 AM	#11
Menace Kustoms Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 42	Re: Better looking water necks? I just looked at the Drake kit. It comes with 4 hoses and 8 clamps etched with he Ford logo. For $60, I think that's the bargain I was looking for. Thanks for the input guys!

06-22-2015, 11:03 AM	#12
Jason in TX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ⓉⒺXⒶⓈ Posts: 2,047	Re: Better looking water necks? Do you have a picture of how you supported the front motor mounts of the 59AB on the 1934 crossmember? __________________ -------------- Drive it like you know how to fix it! DMAFC / OILERS CC-MC

06-23-2015, 09:07 PM	#13
tub1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: tasmania Posts: 221	Re: Better looking water necks? I wouldn't change it the old guy put some time into those pipes and was most probally proud of his work, honour it as you are the cars trusted keeper

06-24-2015, 06:11 PM	#15
1930ModelA Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Parkland Fl Posts: 56	Re: Better looking water necks? Our '36 setup Last edited by 1930ModelA; 01-24-2019 at 02:27 PM.

06-24-2015, 06:33 PM	#16
Thaplumbr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: jacksonville,arkansas Posts: 160	Re: Better looking water necks? Is that a heat shield under your carbs?

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2935ford Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,019	Re: Better looking water necks? I dunno, I have one and I like it and it don't leak! Last edited by 2935ford; 06-30-2020 at 08:22 AM.

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