mine works like yours..rises some while stuck in traffic then goes back down when i am moving again...seems to run a little hotter with a/c on but not much...you are fine...on the other hand i had 2 '88 5th aves which developed problems due to overheating (temp would climb even when cruising at 70 on a hot day) check the ratings and you will see that chryslers old indestructable 318 v-8 took a dump in '88... mark blitman 74 imp ----- Original Message ----- From: <Imperial59crown@xxxxxxx> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 4:34 AM Subject: IML: radiator rodded out > Well, I finally had my radiator on my '59 Imperial rodded out yesterday, and > a new thermostat installed. What I have found happening now is the > temperature quickly climbs to 190 degrees, but stays there consistently, > maybe rising to 200 degrees in street traffic. Does this sound about normal? > Bill '59 Crown > >