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sid carey · 12-15-2022, 01:36 PM

My’40 convertible is missing this part. Thankfully, it’s reproduced, so I can order one. My question is, what type of fasteners were used to attach it to the base of the grill? Screws or bolts? Thanks, Sid

TJ · 12-15-2022, 04:43 PM

Sid are you talking about the pan below the radiator? The one below the radiator uses the two radiator mounting bolts and the front part of the deflector bolts to the bottom of the grille chin pan. My car is a '40 standard.

sid carey · 12-15-2022, 06:59 PM

Bolts to the chin pan with 1/4 inch bolts, 5/16? Thanks, Sid

TJ · 12-16-2022, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sid carey

Bolts to the chin pan with 1/4 inch bolts, 5/16? Thanks, Sid

1/4" and I used a rubber washer on the bottom side with a flat washer for movement and vibration.

sid carey · 12-17-2022, 11:02 AM

Okay thanks, Sid

Fred A · 12-23-2022, 06:59 AM

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Can't let this one slip by. The same cad plated, self tapping, washer bolts in 1/4"- 20 threads are used in several places for sheet metal and brake line brackets. They are now available in zinc and stainless with the wrong 3/8" head size, as from Third Gen. The Ford part number and description is found in Kube's book. I found scores of them in "natural" rust finish, in my dad's fastener department. I wish I had known early on, how many would be needed in cadmium, like a hundreds of other fasteners, instead of painting the rusty originals black. Too late smart. I'm not going back yet. Good Luck: Fred A

richard crow · 12-23-2022, 11:59 AM

if you are talking about the one on the top of the grill. as far as i know orignal ford never had one. they are sold by drake & others

12-15-2022, 01:36 PM	#1
sid carey Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: mississippi Posts: 50	‘40 radiator Air deflector My’40 convertible is missing this part. Thankfully, it’s reproduced, so I can order one. My question is, what type of fasteners were used to attach it to the base of the grill? Screws or bolts? Thanks, Sid

12-15-2022, 04:43 PM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,055	Re: ‘40 radiator Air deflector Sid are you talking about the pan below the radiator? The one below the radiator uses the two radiator mounting bolts and the front part of the deflector bolts to the bottom of the grille chin pan. My car is a '40 standard.

12-15-2022, 06:59 PM	#3
sid carey Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: mississippi Posts: 50	Re: ‘40 radiator Air deflector Bolts to the chin pan with 1/4 inch bolts, 5/16? Thanks, Sid

12-17-2022, 11:02 AM	#5
sid carey Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: mississippi Posts: 50	Re: ‘40 radiator Air deflector Okay thanks, Sid

12-23-2022, 06:59 AM	#6
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	Re: ‘40 radiator Air deflector Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Can't let this one slip by. The same cad plated, self tapping, washer bolts in 1/4"- 20 threads are used in several places for sheet metal and brake line brackets. They are now available in zinc and stainless with the wrong 3/8" head size, as from Third Gen. The Ford part number and description is found in Kube's book. I found scores of them in "natural" rust finish, in my dad's fastener department. I wish I had known early on, how many would be needed in cadmium, like a hundreds of other fasteners, instead of painting the rusty originals black. Too late smart. I'm not going back yet. Good Luck: Fred A Last edited by Fred A; 12-23-2022 at 10:12 AM.

12-23-2022, 11:59 AM	#7
richard crow Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,774	Re: ‘40 radiator Air deflector if you are talking about the one on the top of the grill. as far as i know orignal ford never had one. they are sold by drake & others