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#495852 - 03/20/08 09:19 AM
Re: 1940 special radiator removal
[Re: edalfa]
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Matt Harwood
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Registered: 10/09/01
Posts: 1616
Loc: Cleveland, OH
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It is indeed bolted to the radiator shroud using flanges on the sides of the radiator core. I can't remember if mine had 2 or 3 bolts on each side. Three, I think. Here's a photo of the shroud in which the radiator sits (upside down, of course):
Obviously there's one big bolt on the bottom of the shroud, but it is also bolted to the inner fenders and a bunch of other stuff, so I don't think you want or need to remove it. I think that by removing the bolts on each side of the radiator, you should be able to tilt it back and lift it out the top. Watch out--it's seriously heavy, so perhaps a friend would be handy to avoid damage to the body.
Hope this helps.
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#497781 - 03/28/08 12:11 AM
Re: 1940 special radiator removal
[Re: edalfa]
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NickSS
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Registered: 08/04/04
Posts: 94
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I havent done it in a while but you need to take off the hood, fan, pulley, 6 bolts on the radiator, hoses, AND the water pump. I dont think there is enough clearance to weasel it out betweent the 40 shroud and the pump.
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#498071 - 03/29/08 07:53 AM
Re: 1940 special radiator removal
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Dynaflash8
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Registered: 03/03/01
Posts: 838
Loc: Sebring, FL USA
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On a '39 the best way is to remove the whole front end. It only takes 6 or 7 bolts, lossen the wiring harness and find a strong friend or two. 
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