Tid bits Radiator protection from rocks, and sand.

[Bob Dunahugh]

After cleaning all the bugs out. That have been there for the last 40 years. Now you need to protect from more bugs, and rocks. Jim k at Applied GMC. Has a bug guard. That covers the front of the radiator, and A/C.
Now go look at the bottom 6 inches of the front of the Radiator. Below the bumper. You can see all the damaged fins. From rocks/sand. Yes it's damaged. And you can't undo what's happened. But you can stop that next rock that's coming down the road. To complete the leak. In the middle of no were. Jim K has a very nice guard to install. Or you can go get all the guard material, Screws,and bolts. Than form it to install. Can this be considered a fair warning? (GRIN)
Bob Dunahugh Iowa.
78 Royale since 2003
4 COPO Yenkos
Post. 12:56 AM

 

[john r. lebetski]

I added the chin air dam at the same time as it uses the same holes. Really cuts down on fan clutch engagements while at highway speeds. Keeps temps
closer to stat set point with less creep up.
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John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II

 

[johnny]

If the fins aren't too beat up at the bottom, a radiator comb (I don't know the correct name for the tool) can be used to straighten them out.

--johnny
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Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell