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Radiator is finally Out!!

Posted: 10/15/09 7:48pm Message 1 of 6
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Red Lion, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1974 White 350 Corvette, TH400 Automatic 1972 Tangerine /Go Mango Convertible 383 Stroker, 2004r Automatic
Well I finally removed the radiator from the 74. In order to get it out I had to remove the AC Condenser and the radiator support. I am wondering if at sometime this car may have been in a front end accident that may have things a little tighter than they were from new. I just cant believe that you should have to pull the support out to remove the radiator. I dread thinking about the reinstall, but I'll be glad when its done.




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Radiator is finally Out!!

Posted: 10/16/09 8:50am Message 2 of 6
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Curious. I hadn't heard of either item coming into play before.


Radiator is finally Out!!

Posted: 10/16/09 9:58am Message 3 of 6
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Was the radiator stuck to the support? First time I attempted to remove the rad in my '74, the seals(air dams) along the sides wouldn't turn loose of it, and I finally gave up trying to get it out...


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Radiator is finally Out!!

Posted: 10/16/09 10:17am Message 4 of 6
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Vette(s): 1974 White 350 Corvette, TH400 Automatic 1972 Tangerine /Go Mango Convertible 383 Stroker, 2004r Automatic
At first I thought that was the problem too, however as soon as I unbolted the 3 bolts inside the fenders that hold the support in place everything got loose. All li had to do was pull the support back, of course after it was out I have now removed it to do a better cleanup and paint. It seems to never end ! I am enjoying this but I am ready to stop finding more things to spend money on each time you take a step forward! Last night I decided to order a new airdam since its off now, and sway bar bushings, And since the control arms both uppers and lowers are now off I decided to do ball joints and shocks. Does it ever end???   I will post a question under brakes now that I am this far. Thanks for all your support as I go forward. I am sure I have spent more than I should have but I plan on keeping it a long time. 



Radiator is finally Out!!

Posted: 4/27/10 9:04pm Message 5 of 6
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Vette(s): 1974 White 350 Corvette, TH400 Automatic 1972 Tangerine /Go Mango Convertible 383 Stroker, 2004r Automatic
Update on Radiator!!
Tonight I decided to tackle reinstalling the radiator. First i installed the radiator support but only installed the bottom screw in each side. This allowed me to pivot the support upright to install the radiator. Once the radiator was sitting on the lower brackets i was able to install the fan shroud. Once both were sitting in place I installed the remaining 2 screws for each side. Next the condenser and job was complete. Now all I have to do is connect hoses this weekend.
Wow! I feel so much better now!





Radiator is finally Out!!

Posted: 4/28/10 1:12pm Message 6 of 6
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Vette(s): White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.

When I did mine I found I had to adjust the shroud a few times once it was in place.

When the car was at idle or low RPM's it was fine. But during hard acceleration or a down shift I still had some fan contact with the shroud.

I hope yours goes back together without too much trouble.
Keep us posted.
 
Kevin



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