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Old 11-29-2017, 05:52 PM   #1
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Anyone have a '32 frame handy to measure the center of the radiator mount hole to the center of the first firewall mount hole. Thanks.
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Old 11-29-2017, 06:39 PM   #2
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Measured on an uncut, undamaged frame stored in my basement- Sorry, it shows correctly on my screen but I cannot rotate it to post here.
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Old 11-29-2017, 07:04 PM   #3
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Not sure if this would help...I can make a more ledge-able copy if needed...
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Old 11-29-2017, 07:58 PM   #4
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Here is a portion of the Wescott '32 frame drawing which can be found here: http://www.wescottsauto.com/SubIndexes/Techindex.html
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Old 11-29-2017, 08:10 PM   #5
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Looks like 32 3/4". Thanks guys.
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Old 11-29-2017, 08:36 PM   #6
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Old 11-29-2017, 08:40 PM   #7
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Looks like 32 3/4". Thanks guys.
FWIW: That looks to me like that dimension is rad hole to body mount hole.
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Old 11-29-2017, 08:53 PM   #8
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Not to split hairs and to add to the confusion, the master print holes add up to 32.53125 or 32 and 17/32".
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Old 11-29-2017, 08:56 PM   #9
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FWIW: That looks to me like that dimension is rad hole to body mount hole.
Correct. The first firewall mount hole is the 3/8" hole 2 1/2" in front of the 1/2" hole which is used to adjust the cowl and door to the B pillar.

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Old 12-01-2017, 10:28 AM   #10
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Thanks for the help. I wanted to double check my front cross member was in the right place. It seems like my grille shell needs to move forward a little on the bottom to make room for the hood. My frame matches the dimensions exactly, need to figure out how to make a little room.
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Correct. The first firewall mount hole is the 3/8" hole 2 1/2" in front of the 1/2" hole which is used to adjust the cowl and door to the B pillar.

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To double check your front crossmember, from the front of the frame to the centerline of the crossmember radiator hole is 13 and 27/32" according to the blueprint.
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