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Old Feb 29, 2020 | 11:33 AM
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Hi i have a 63 cutlass convertible factory 4 sp been having No luck finding a new radiator preferably an aluminum now they make one for the tempest / lemans & special / skylark but not the Y body F 85 / cutlass ! so can someone steer me ? Thanks
Old Feb 29, 2020 | 02:58 PM
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I just ordered that Tempest aluminum radiator for my 62 F85. We'll see how it fits once it arrives. The only real issue with using it in an Olds is the lower outlet. On the factory radiator it has a 90 degree bend, but on the aluminum one it's straight.
Old Feb 29, 2020 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by joe_padavano
I just ordered that Tempest aluminum radiator for my 62 F85. We'll see how it fits once it arrives. The only real issue with using it in an Olds is the lower outlet. On the factory radiator it has a 90 degree bend, but on the aluminum one it's straight.
Yes i saw that one but if you notice the top outlet curves at a 45 deg. angal & yes the bottom is strate & the buick is strate too so why is the olds do that 90 deg. upward ?? i will have to look to understand that !? hope you have good luck with the fitting Thanks
Old Mar 25, 2020 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by joe_padavano
I just ordered that Tempest aluminum radiator for my 62 F85. We'll see how it fits once it arrives. The only real issue with using it in an Olds is the lower outlet. On the factory radiator it has a 90 degree bend, but on the aluminum one it's straight.
Hi Joe how did you make out with the new aluminum radiator ? i just can't believe that they don't make one for the olds ! Thanks
Old Mar 25, 2020 | 01:31 PM
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Hi Joe how did you make out with the new aluminum radiator ? i just can't believe that they don't make one for the olds ! Thanks
I have the radiator in hand, and found a couple of molded hoses that I think I can make work, but I haven't had the time to get it installed yet. I'll let you know when I have results.
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