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Offline maximushuntermus

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Cross Over Tube Flat Portion
« on: April 09, 2013, 10:47:43 PM »
Is the flat portion on the tube supposed to be parallel to the hood? I bought this reproduction gem off ebay and it doesn't seem right, yes no ?

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Re: Cross Over Tube Flat Portion
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2013, 02:01:12 AM »
It's not right, but it is a correct copy of original cross over tubes.  The cross over tube has a flat indentation to accommodate the radiator stabilizing rod that goes from the lip of the cowl just above the firewall to the radiator on bottom-mount radiators. �I have never seen an original with the indentation on the top of the cross over tube where it should be. �The indentations are always a bit (quite a bit) off. �
« Last Edit: April 10, 2013, 02:02:39 AM by calvinhunt »
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Re: Cross Over Tube Flat Portion
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2013, 05:53:22 AM »
What Calvin said although my '49s is on top. My '53 has it like yours.

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Re: Cross Over Tube Flat Portion
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2013, 06:52:37 AM »
In Bob's book there is a mention of when that dimple left the production line...Side mount radiators do not need it but it took a while to drop that feature from production.
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Re: Cross Over Tube Flat Portion
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2013, 10:46:56 AM »
Alright I won't sweat it then Thanks again gentlemen...
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