Recent content by orangedog

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I have used a strip of rag wrapped around behind the handle. You pull back on one end sharply. It should catch the tip of the clip and pull it out

Good to see you are about to be road ready again. Your build was one of the first I found in the 52-59 group when I first became a member. I was inspired by your built.

I noticed when I attempted to attach a picture my file was too large. What is the size limit? Thanks for retaining the 52-59 group.

Nice. Thanks Ryan.

Thanks guys, now if I can remember what I did, maybe I'll be able to get the pictures in my cooling post to show.

Nice

I have decided that I need to upgrade my radiator. The new one is from Champion and is for a 54 Customline. I ordered it from Jegs with free shipping. In my case modifications to the car will be necessary.

While I had the radiator out I wanted to address a slow water leak that I couldn't pin point. I pulled the water pump and the timing cover to replace the gaskets. I found this area on the timing cover by the yellow mark and chose to replace it. I also replaced the harmonic balancer. When I...

I welded two 2x2x1/4 pieces into the knoches to beef it back up.

Jeff, I always appreciate your input. My car was a v8. That radiator looks to be close to the Champion 5456 I have. I have cut and removed enough from the valance to move my a/c condenser and radiator forward enough to use my mechanical fan. I'm working on modifying the bracket that...

This is the finished bracket, it will get paint. This has been removed near the white mark, but leaving the forward hole for location of the bracket above. This bracket has also moved forward.

I know I'm slow to update but I have to relearn how to post my pictures each time. I have the radiator and condenser mounted and plumbed back in. The hood latch support and latches are painted and back in. I still need to pull a vacuum on the a/c and recharge it. I get back to that after I find...

Are the pictures showing in this post?

Do the pictures show now, if not maybe I'll need to repost them.