Re: IML: 73 Details

["Damian Justice" <djust16@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Can those little plastic things remove heat from both? They seem flimsey and 
cheap


> From: "Frederick Joslin" <fljoslin@xxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: Re: IML: 73 Details
> Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:07:07 -0500
>
> I have a 1969 LeBaron. I purchased a new front windshield for it for $100
> from a local auto glsss installer. They quoted me $179 installed. I may
> yet have them install it, but probably not.
>
> I think that electric fans are a great idea. Some of the performance auto
> suppliers (Jegs, Summit, Mancini, PAW etc) sell complete
> fan/shroud/thermostat kits with and without radiators. The functioning of
> the shroud is a very important part of the cooling effeciency and it
> needs to fit the fan(s) and radiator. I would purchase a complete
> radiator/fan/shroud kit if you can, especiaqlly if you are planning to
> replace the radiator anyway. They are sold with various HP ratings. If
> you go this route, you may need to up grade the electrical. As a bonus,
> eliminating the mechanical fan will free up some HP, up to 35 according
> to some sources.
>
> Good luck.
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: "Damian Justice"
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>   Subject: IML: 73 Details
>   Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 19:27:02 +0000
>
>
>   Greetings to All,
>
>   I have been away from my 73 LeBaron for several
>   years(it's in storage in Florida). When I do
>   get home for vacation in December I will
>   finally have some time(and money) to start
>   restification on the old girl. I have a few
>   ideas, but I would like some advice on a some
>   issues if anyone has a minute.
>
>   1. Radiator
>   Mine is not stock, nor is the shroud and
>   although it never overheated it seems slightly
>   smaller(thinner) than factory. I want to buy a
>   4 row severe duty aluminum unit from J.C.
>   Whitney. They say it will fit. In addition, I
>   would like to use quality electric fan(s).
>   Would this improve cooling? Any extra
>   considerations for this installation? My car
>   will be a driver, no numbers match and A/C on
>   all the time in the summer. Any suggestions?
>   My parts car didn't come with a radiator or
>   shroud.
>
>   2. Overdrive
>   Is anyone using an overdrive unit? If so, what
>   is the reliability of it? The Gear Vendors
>   gearbox sounds almost too good to be true. Can
>   it handle a 3 ton car under(brisk)
>   acceleration? Does it hang down too far?
>
>   3. Light Lenses
>   Does anyone reproduce the turn, side, marker
>   and tail lenses for the '73? Between the 2
>   cars, I can come up with a set but I know they
>   are brittle.
>
>   4. Windshield
>   Are there any N.O.S. windshields? Both of mine are pocked pretty bad.
>
>   5. Leather
>   My Leather is in fairly good shape, but most of
>   the stitching between the squares is gone.
>   Does anyone know of a quality upolstery shop in
>   the southeast that can tackle a job like that
>   with nice results?
>
>   Thanks in advance. I have a lot more questions
>   but lets see how this comes out first.
>
>   dj
>   73 LeBaron
>
>
>
>
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> Fred Joslin




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