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Topic: New radiator or fix original

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New radiator or fix original

Posted: 8/8/08 8:22am Message 11 of 28
VETTERBOB
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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp
I INSTALLED A DEWITTS ALUMINUM ONE, SPENT THE EXRTRA $30.00 FOR THE BLACK EPOXY COATING, NO FIT ISSUES NO HEATING ISSUES.


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New radiator or fix original

Posted: 8/8/08 7:17pm Message 12 of 28
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Vette(s): 1979 T-Top, Metallic Green ZZ4 350/355 hp 405 ft/lbs torque Dual Spal Fans 700R4 4 Spd O/D Transmission 2004 Z06 Commemorative Edition
BTW Ray,

 Let me know if you need any help..I'll bring tools !

 Jim



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New radiator or fix original

Posted: 8/8/08 7:38pm Message 13 of 28
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I say FIX OLD  I had my radiator totally rebuilt on my Pacer, of course I'm trying to keep everything original as much as possible Thumbs%20Up


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New radiator or fix original

Posted: 8/8/08 8:35pm Message 14 of 28
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Vette(s): 73 Conv, Blue-Green/White Top - 454, M21 - Dark Saddle Leather, Power Windows, A/C, Tilt/Tele, AM/FM St. (orig. and sounds like it too).#2 -- 2007 Coupe,3 LT package, Z51 option, Victory Red, Ebony Int. Clear Top.
Appreciate all the info, and thanks Jim... may just call you... especiaslly to get the hood off.... 
Steves radiator is a good one...  he has done work for me before... i will check out a re-core with him...
i also appreciate the offer my7t1... if it doesn't work out here i  may just send it to you... looks like Dewitts with spal fans about $1000...



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New radiator or fix original

Posted: 8/10/08 6:02am Message 15 of 28
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Just give me a yell...


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New radiator or fix original

Posted: 8/10/08 8:00pm Message 16 of 28
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Vette(s): 73 Conv, Blue-Green/White Top - 454, M21 - Dark Saddle Leather, Power Windows, A/C, Tilt/Tele, AM/FM St. (orig. and sounds like it too).#2 -- 2007 Coupe,3 LT package, Z51 option, Victory Red, Ebony Int. Clear Top.
[QUOTE=JimG]Just give me a yell... [/QUOTE]
 
Just sent a PM back to you...



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New radiator or fix original

Posted: 8/16/08 2:07pm Message 17 of 28
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Vette(s): 1979 T-Top, Metallic Green ZZ4 350/355 hp 405 ft/lbs torque Dual Spal Fans 700R4 4 Spd O/D Transmission 2004 Z06 Commemorative Edition
So... is it out? 


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New radiator or fix original

Posted: 8/17/08 7:13pm Message 18 of 28
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Vette(s): 73 Conv, Blue-Green/White Top - 454, M21 - Dark Saddle Leather, Power Windows, A/C, Tilt/Tele, AM/FM St. (orig. and sounds like it too).#2 -- 2007 Coupe,3 LT package, Z51 option, Victory Red, Ebony Int. Clear Top.
[QUOTE=JimG]So... is it out?  [/QUOTE]
 
Yup.. not a difficult task, thanks for the help
 Decided to go with the Dewitts and Spal fans... will order this week and put in when I get back from R.I.  Friday...  I'm 60 years old and  my kids can decide if they want to keep it original.. I wouldn't even think of selling her now...Wink
 Now.. does anyone know if there is a "one-piece" hose for the lower end... eliminating the metal pipe? Looks like it came with A/C cars.
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New radiator or fix original

Posted: 8/17/08 7:40pm Message 19 of 28
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Vette(s): 1979 T-Top, Metallic Green ZZ4 350/355 hp 405 ft/lbs torque Dual Spal Fans 700R4 4 Spd O/D Transmission 2004 Z06 Commemorative Edition
Big Block is different than mine. My radiator is exactly like the original...

Let me know if you need help with the new one. I'll bring a change of clothes to work...



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New radiator or fix original

Posted: 9/9/08 7:57pm Message 20 of 28
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Vette(s): 73 Conv, Blue-Green/White Top - 454, M21 - Dark Saddle Leather, Power Windows, A/C, Tilt/Tele, AM/FM St. (orig. and sounds like it too).#2 -- 2007 Coupe,3 LT package, Z51 option, Victory Red, Ebony Int. Clear Top.
Got the rad in now... went with Dewitt and question is... Is it a good idea to pick up 12V at the coil, for the ignition side of the fans relay...  I went to the alternator to pick up the hot wire for the fans.


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