Hi Everyone, I'm new at posting here but have been reading the forums for several months as I just picked up a 1969 Convertible, base model, no AC. The car is in nice shape and worthy of attention however I'm trying take care of some basics before cold weather interrupts.
I need to replace a leaking/cracked radiator. It is a non-AC car so it has a 20" radiator. When I pulled the radiator, the first thing I noticed is that the mounts are on the sides...as in no saddle or upper/lower mounts - instead just four bolts, two on each side. Is that a normal setup because I keep seeing cars with upper/lower mounts. Maybe more importantly, there isn't a pad on the bottom and the radiator is resting directly on the frame. Its a tight fit and I can't see how a pad would ever be used. The radiator is a repro (whatever Advanced Auto would sell you).
Any help is appreciated and I look forward to reciprocating (hopefully) someday soon.
I need to replace a leaking/cracked radiator. It is a non-AC car so it has a 20" radiator. When I pulled the radiator, the first thing I noticed is that the mounts are on the sides...as in no saddle or upper/lower mounts - instead just four bolts, two on each side. Is that a normal setup because I keep seeing cars with upper/lower mounts. Maybe more importantly, there isn't a pad on the bottom and the radiator is resting directly on the frame. Its a tight fit and I can't see how a pad would ever be used. The radiator is a repro (whatever Advanced Auto would sell you).
Any help is appreciated and I look forward to reciprocating (hopefully) someday soon.