Scott Rod Install...

jaketuff

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I am looking to put my full radiator cover on my 1991. The radiator mounting is stock. I was wondering... can I remove the radiator mounting brackets on the top of the radiator and chuck em... or are the absolutely critical to secure the stock radiator and fan (lack of) set up?

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toss em

 

jaketuff

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Will it make the radiator sloppy tomatoes?

 

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there are better ways to secure it then the stock rad mounts. I've seen several examples out around

 

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I thought about getting one of these ScotRod covers



But ended up with one of these instead for now

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David Pepiton

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both are sexy. but I'm leanin towards the scotts

 

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Colonel Mustard

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I just didn't like the rivets showing

 

stykthyn

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scottrod makes some primo stuff. I am wanting a set of his bolt in aprons.

 

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@stykthyn, when you are ready to order them, check out Blow By Racing, They seem to have the best rates!

http://www.blowbyracing.com/19finfepasta.html

 

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scottrod also sells a very nice radiator cover for $100. very nice piece

http://www.americanmuscle.com/srf-radiator-cover-8793-latch.html

 

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same one i posted only in aluminum finish. Direct from scot rod is $80 for the aluminum one. You can get the polished one for $95 direct

 

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you can get them with or without the latch cutout

 

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madspeed said:

you can get them with or without the latch cutout

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looks a lot better polished IMO.

 

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amen, thats what ill be getting

 

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maybe it's me but I dont see a piece that actually holds the radiator in place in the Scott Rod piece. It appears to only cover the opening between the radiator support and the front bumper cover.

 

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correct, for the scotrod piece you will still need a radiator hold down

 

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madspeed said:

I just didn't like the rivets showing

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I don't mind the rivets as long as they aren't some God awful hex bolts.

 

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madspeed said:

correct, for the scotrod piece you will still need a radiator hold down

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I got the black cover set... so you must keep the bulky radiator arms? Damnit... The cover doesn't fit over them...

 

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nah, get a flat style upper radiator cover like mine posted up above

 

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I wish they made these for my 95. I could really use one without the latch cut out

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