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nick7405
10-29-2022, 08:54 AM
So removing, trimming, installing the aluminum nose from replicas and ended up poking a hole in the radiator. FFR is out and Afco is out. What radiator options are out there for me to purchase
I have
- breeze shroud
- upper and lower radiator tubes from breeze
- breeze lower support
- replica Al nose piece
Dave Tabor
10-29-2022, 06:34 PM
I use these in my GenIII Coupe with some changes to the in/out hose diameters.
https://www.radiatorexpress.com/product/radiator/FORD/1965/THUNDERBIRD/base/64l-v8390cid/221913/1333505
Dave
Gen III Coupe #17
Kbl7td
10-30-2022, 02:02 PM
Just take it to a radiator repair shop. This is a simple repair.
facultyofmusic
10-30-2022, 08:50 PM
Just take it to a radiator repair shop. This is a simple repair.
I'd love to know more if OP does decide to take it to a repair shop. I took mine to a very reputable local aluminum welder and he just couldn't chase down the super thin aluminum channels.
I'd love to know more if OP does decide to take it to a repair shop. I took mine to a very reputable local aluminum welder and he just couldn't chase down the super thin aluminum channels.
I had a similar experience in the Denver are with nobody wanting to repair my old radiator. It's now just one more thing in the landfill and a new radiator was sourced from FFR. Thankfully, they had just received a shipment when I needed mine. It may be easier to source a similar radiator and have the in/out fittings modified to match the FFR radiator.
nick7405
10-31-2022, 06:45 AM
Before posting this thread I called two shops and neither wanted to touch the radiator due to being aluminum and the thickness. There is a performance radiator an hour away I’ll try them.
nick7405
10-31-2022, 08:15 AM
Emailed factory five and they just got a shipment. Buying a new one and will repair the old one for a spare
Kbl7td
10-31-2022, 08:59 AM
Sorry, I’m down in Miami, so my experience may be different. Lots of heat exchangers in boats down here. Albeit different material, you can find some good repair shops here.
Railroad
10-31-2022, 10:42 AM
There are some very strong epoxies on the market that will patch the hole. You will not find them at Walmart.