Re: IML: new radiators.

["jsadowski" <jsadowski@xxxxxxx>]

Generally, you can have the old radiator recored unless the tanks are rotted 
also. This usually isn't the case.
John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "henry ford" <fordsfairlane@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 7:50 PM
Subject: IML: new radiators.


> hello all. well the 413 in my 59 was just completed today and will be 
> ready to drop back in the car on monday. I have all new hoses , belts  and 
> many other new parts to make my car run like new again,
> a few days ago I sent my radiator to a local repair shop. and after the 
> guy's at the shop had it for a few hours they called me up and informed me 
> that the upper header was cracked along the entire radiator, and they had 
> found leaks in about 10 other locations, so now I will be looking for a 
> radiator, new or a very good used condition, I'm not interested in any 
> that maybe in question, because I had paid $50. to find out my old 
> radiator was bad . I wont be going back to that shop anymore.
>
> and I'm sure I will also need new heater cores for the same 59 imperial, I 
> don't trust the originals that came in the car, they were not hooked up 
> when I got the car so I guessed that they were disconnected because it 
> leaked.
>
> if anyone has info on where to aquire new  heater cores and a new radiator 
> I would be thankful.
>
> also on anouther note: I am thinking of repainting the car a different 
> color, maybe a red with a white top. any thoughts on a color change?
> most likely to get a correct red I am thinking of using the regal red that 
> is in the 59 color chart.
> and I would like to chang the interior to a red and white also. 
> I think the red will set off the chrome and the white will break up the 
> red a little and go great with the BFG wide whites, that I have ordered 
> from coker tires.
> also how many 59 imperials came with a factory red/ white paint if any?
>
> any thoughts or suggestions are welcome.
>
>
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