Project "Chihuahua" '65 Formula S Restoration "Estilo Mexicano"
Update: Coolant temperature (at idle) just keeps creeping up little by little, 190° then 200°, then 210°, then 220°, then I start to worry. Getting ready to test-fit the two-piece metal radiator shroud we fabricated (photo one). Those are "toilet paper" cardboard tubes placed over the radiator hose connections for a little protection while moving things around. Still have my doubts whether or not this shroud will cool things down. Paid $5,000.00 Mexican Pesos parts and labor (about $285.00 USD). Using a fixed six-blade fan for now (photo two). Vehicle had factory a/c (not presently installed). I believe this is a representation of the factory shroud for a 22" radiator (photo three). Still trying to determine if this vehicle had a thermostatic fan of some kind when new.
Update: Coolant temperature (at idle) just keeps creeping up little by little, 190° then 200°, then 210°, then 220°, then I start to worry. Getting ready to test-fit the two-piece metal radiator shroud we fabricated (photo one). Those are "toilet paper" cardboard tubes placed over the radiator hose connections for a little protection while moving things around. Still have my doubts whether or not this shroud will cool things down. Paid $5,000.00 Mexican Pesos parts and labor (about $285.00 USD). Using a fixed six-blade fan for now (photo two). Vehicle had factory a/c (not presently installed). I believe this is a representation of the factory shroud for a 22" radiator (photo three). Still trying to determine if this vehicle had a thermostatic fan of some kind when new.