What Are You Doing To/With Your Car Today?
This is the week to install my new radiator in the 71 Demon 340. Wanted to get the proper rad into it as the old one in it is not correct and may have some flow issues.
Like anything on these old cars, nothing is quite that simple. When I put the car back together a couple years ago after the restoration, I used the "shortie" fan clutch (Hayden 2947) to get the clearance I needed. With this new correct rad and shroud, I had to get the standard length HD clutch (Hayden 2747). Well of course the fan wasn't looking ideal so after a lengthy meeting with mister sandpaper, the fan got a new coat of paint to spiff it up. Now I have to wait for it to dry before I can start the reassembly process.
I already know the s/s trans cooler lines will argue with me too as the spacing is 2" different between the 2 rads. Fun, fun!
And of course trying not to touch the car or scratch it while working on it is always a treat...
The car:
Out with the old: (overflow hose partially removed!)
Here's the new rad not yet installed. It has the proper Small Block upper hose location so I'll be glad to finally get that correct.
This is the week to install my new radiator in the 71 Demon 340. Wanted to get the proper rad into it as the old one in it is not correct and may have some flow issues.
Like anything on these old cars, nothing is quite that simple. When I put the car back together a couple years ago after the restoration, I used the "shortie" fan clutch (Hayden 2947) to get the clearance I needed. With this new correct rad and shroud, I had to get the standard length HD clutch (Hayden 2747). Well of course the fan wasn't looking ideal so after a lengthy meeting with mister sandpaper, the fan got a new coat of paint to spiff it up. Now I have to wait for it to dry before I can start the reassembly process.
I already know the s/s trans cooler lines will argue with me too as the spacing is 2" different between the 2 rads. Fun, fun!
And of course trying not to touch the car or scratch it while working on it is always a treat...
The car:
Out with the old: (overflow hose partially removed!)
Here's the new rad not yet installed. It has the proper Small Block upper hose location so I'll be glad to finally get that correct.