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Need help replacing a radiator - 6/17/2008 2:44:25 PM

ebeard

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I have a 75 convertible and the car has sat for many years. I replaced the hoses coming off the radiator because they were about to burst, but after i did that and fired it up the radiator kicked the bucket...So far i have gotten the fan blade and first half of the shroud off but the second half of it seems to be wedged between the radiator and upper A-arms. How do i get it out without cracking trhe plastic? This is my first vette to work on so any helpful advice for replacing the radiator is appreciated.

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ethan

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RE: Need help replacing a radiator - 6/17/2008 6:17:49 PM

C3 Starship

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As I recall, you can pull the rad and leave the bottom of the shroud in place.

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RE: Need help replacing a radiator - 6/17/2008 6:18:38 PM

gigabyte

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You may not have to remove the shroud. it should pull away from the radiator emough to pull the radiator straight up and out. I replaced a 79 radiator and the shroud pulled toward the block enough to lift the radiator straight up and out. good luck

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RE: Need help replacing a radiator - 6/17/2008 9:11:32 PM

73shark

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Welcome to the Corvette Forum.

If you have A/C, you can either remove condensor or cut the bottom of the shroud in order to squeeze it together to remove it.

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RE: Need help replacing a radiator - 6/18/2008 5:58:54 AM

Rich G.

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I did a frame off restoration on my car and the worst part of the whole job was getting the radiator out. It aint a pretty job. Good luck

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RE: Need help replacing a radiator - 6/18/2008 4:20:18 PM

ebeard

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thanks for all the help i got it out tonight with some difficulty...the bottom of the radiator kept getting stuck on the shroud and upper A arm but it finally gave way. After this the car is one step closer to a new paint job

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ethan

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RE: Need help replacing a radiator - 6/18/2008 4:31:07 PM

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Good for you!

What color?

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1980 L-82 Fastback (forward too)
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Full adjust ride height and
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400+ hp, 454, M-22, 3.07

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/C3Starship/Patch.jpg

2007 H. D. Sportster, XL 883 EFI

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RE: Need help replacing a radiator - 6/18/2008 9:35:09 PM

ebeard

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the car is a father son project and he wants the yellow that they used on the 69s but i want to repaint it to its original white. Hopefully it will be done in the coming months and i can post some pics

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