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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.... A's, G's & E's


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    replacing radiator in my 65

    Rick's 66 Chevy Van
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    Post by Rick's 66 Chevy Van Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:54 pm

    new rad
    Rick's 66 Chevy Van
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    Number of posts : 331
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    Post by Rick's 66 Chevy Van Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:55 pm

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    Post by Rick's 66 Chevy Van Tue Mar 09, 2021 9:04 pm

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    Rick's 66 Chevy Van
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    Number of posts : 331
    Location : Denver nc
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    Post by Rick's 66 Chevy Van Tue Mar 09, 2021 9:09 pm

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    Post by jrdunn96 Wed Mar 10, 2021 4:37 am

    I thought you were supposed to let that green stuff puddle in the drive and try to soak it up with your kids old clothes(they're just taking up space in the garage anyway).  bounce
    Rick's 66 Chevy Van
    Rick's 66 Chevy Van


    Number of posts : 331
    Location : Denver nc
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    Post by Rick's 66 Chevy Van Wed Mar 10, 2021 2:34 pm

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    Rick's 66 Chevy Van
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    Number of posts : 331
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    Post by Rick's 66 Chevy Van Wed Mar 10, 2021 2:37 pm

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    Post by donivan65 Wed Mar 10, 2021 2:47 pm

    Hey Rick, I'm gonna move you over to the Between the seats 'G' section so the Chevy guys can see what you are doing,,,,,

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    Post by Rick's 66 Chevy Van Thu Mar 11, 2021 5:47 pm

    Thanks Don its so good too be back on the road again
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    Post by donivan65 Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:26 pm

    So Rick, tell us about this radiator,,,,where did you get it,,,,how much,,,,,did you have to cut off the side flanges,,,,,,so you just kind of made 4 saddles to hang it in the doghouse?


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    Rick's 66 Chevy Van
    Rick's 66 Chevy Van


    Number of posts : 331
    Location : Denver nc
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    Post by Rick's 66 Chevy Van Sat Mar 13, 2021 6:32 pm

    here is where i order it and price i had too shave both sides too make it fit and it sits right into those brackets real tight ive drove it already over 100 miles and it works great i had too reroute the wiring a bit but used heat strips on wires seams too work good no problems yet replacing radiator in my 65  20210316
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    Post by donivan65 Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:36 pm

    Nice and simple way of doing it,,,,,70 Mustang radiator,,,$199,,,,,,,,,,,

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    Post by Rick's 66 Chevy Van Mon Mar 15, 2021 8:15 pm

    Works great
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    Post by wideload Tue Mar 16, 2021 7:21 am

    What are your temps running now?

    Rick's 66 Chevy Van
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    Number of posts : 331
    Location : Denver nc
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    Post by Rick's 66 Chevy Van Tue Mar 16, 2021 1:51 pm

    around 185 190 and i can sit on my Doghouse now i couldnt before  it was always so hot

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    Post by donivan65 Tue Mar 16, 2021 2:25 pm

    What degree thermostat is in it?
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    Post by Rick's 66 Chevy Van Tue Mar 16, 2021 2:50 pm

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