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12-29-2016, 10:38 PM | #1 |
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Which Radiator for 31 Cabriolet 68-b?
I just bought a 31 Cab 68-b that was sitting since 1990. I've got her running but the radiator was full of rust and now that I've back flushed the radiator and block my radiator only holds water for about 10 minutes! I've researched new radiators and not sure if I should be worried about GPM flow rate when I replace mine. The one I have now looks original. I found a local place here in SoCal with a Snyders heavy duty A-8005-BHD in stock for $600. Is this a good option for me? Should I be looking at pressurized instead? I do hope to install an overdrive to get me near highway speeds so I don't want all my water flowing out the overflow tube due to flow restrictions. Looking for suggestions...
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12-29-2016, 10:40 PM | #2 |
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Re: Which Radiator for 31 Cabriolet 68-b?
That would work.
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12-29-2016, 10:41 PM | #3 |
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Re: Which Radiator for 31 Cabriolet 68-b?
29Phaeton, what city you in in So Cal?
I got a great radiator guy in Orange? Might just be worth the trip. J.C. |
12-29-2016, 10:45 PM | #4 |
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Re: Which Radiator for 31 Cabriolet 68-b?
I'm in Pomona. CW Moss in Orange are the ones with the radiator.
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12-29-2016, 10:50 PM | #5 |
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Re: Which Radiator for 31 Cabriolet 68-b?
Well, ¼mi west on Chapman is Tom's radiator who for less than half the cost of the other one will fix the one you have, and knows old radiators!
Not to take business away from them since I deal a lot with them, but why? Just sayin, Tom's fixed me up. Google Tom's Radiator in Orange on Chapman. It is 2 driveways east of Batavia. |
12-29-2016, 10:56 PM | #6 |
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12-29-2016, 11:02 PM | #7 |
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Re: Which Radiator for 31 Cabriolet 68-b?
Well, from what I have gathered from the others here, I am not an expert on coolant, but I would say that from what the others say, not if you only fill the radiator to cover the tubes.
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12-29-2016, 11:12 PM | #8 |
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Re: Which Radiator for 31 Cabriolet 68-b?
I'm no expert either but I know the little pressure cap thingie that Denny Specker makes up is mostly out of sight and pressurizes the system to 2.5 lbs. so overflow is eliminated and there is no danger to the system at that low pressure. 801 282 8005 if he's still making them. South Jordan Utah
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12-29-2016, 11:44 PM | #9 | |
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12-30-2016, 07:46 PM | #10 |
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Re: Which Radiator for 31 Cabriolet 68-b?
If you have the money in the budget for a new radiator, I would go for it. This way you know the radiator is good. You will likely never have to buy another for the car as long as you own it.
It will give you piece of mind and you will never worry about the radiator being the cause of any overheating. I consider a new radiator to be a good investment. I would hate to pay for a repair on a used one that I have no idea hold old it is and then end up buying a new one anyway, but that's my opinion. |
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