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Topic: Fire and Ice!

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Fire and Ice! (1/4)
 3/26/07 10:34am
sundevil74
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Leavenworth, KS - USA

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MM Red 1971 T-top,LS5,4-speed, black leather C5 seats, Hooker sidepipes. Previous: 64 Coupe, 65 Roadster L76 / N14

Joined: 1/24/2007
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Well I installed the new radiator (went with an original replacement, which I got for a song!), added Water Wetter (thanks to forum advice), and the motor runs super cool!!  Of course, that is without A/C (another issue) and the WX hasn't turned hot yet.
 
BUT . . . the interior gets pretty warm!! Censored  Not a problem now (70s), but this summer (and high 90s) that will be a show-stopper.  I know there are old threads that discuss this, and I will research them, but any suggestions of where to start looking?
 
This forum is worth its weight in Slick 50!! Wink


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Fire and Ice! (2/4)
 3/26/07 4:44pm
aceintheholeLifetime Member
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1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed

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Insulation is paramount, especially protection from a cat. or headers.

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Fire and Ice! (3/4)
 3/26/07 5:18pm
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North Charleston, SC - USA

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1975 L48 AT AC T-top

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Look for any openings in the firewall that are allowing heat into the corkpit. Also shutoff valves on BOTH heater hoses are a must. There are previous posts about both on here.
Scott
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Fire and Ice! (4/4)
 3/26/07 6:26pm
DaveMLifetime Member
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Flanders, NJ - USA

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1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.

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I have shut off valves on both hoses, makes a big difference. NAPA has them, one is 3/4" and the other is 5/8". They are nice and compact.
Dave


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