RADIATOR SUPPORT ROD

I see that most F Types don't have a support rod but I found that one was needed to hold the top of the rad in position. I made a bracket for each end.
I had to raise the scuttle end because it wouldn't clear the fuel tank. I notched the wood strip above the bracket.

ALTERNATOR

I plan to go to 12V electrics and so an alternator is a good way to go. This is a 40 amp unit, has an internal regulator, is cheap to buy and available most everywhere.

Chevy Mini Alternator Denso Street Rod Race 1-Wire 12180

 I made the brackets to fit. This is a borrowed unit I used to do the fit up.

BODY FITUP

Being a new chassis I felt like I should do a full body fitup and I'm glad I did. I had problems getting the rad in just the right spot to get the bonnets to fit. I made a support rod for the radiator to keep the top in position. I ended up scuffing the primer on the wings doing this so better than having new paint on it. Doing this is a good inspiration to keep me moving on with the body work.