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Offline ntstlgl1970

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Another XV radiator brace install
« on: May 01, 2007 - 12:49:10 AM »
Finished welding this in tonight, running with a griffin 27x19 aluminum radiator. I expanded the radiator opening to fit. It almost looks like I could have got a 31x19 in there. Haven't decided if I am going to put the stock lower support back on yet.
70 Cuda, 7.0L Gen-III Hemi, Viper T56 w/9310 gearset, 3.91's, Megasquirt MS3x v3.57, Innovate wideband, Firm Feel upper arms, torsion bars, springs and strut rods, QA1 DA shocks. I did everything on this car except the fancy paint stuff and I drive it...and I can't seem to stop messing with it....




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Re: Another XV radiator brace install
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2007 - 08:44:47 PM »
looks good man.....got any before pics? how long was install time

Offline Carlwalski

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Re: Another XV radiator brace install
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2007 - 08:51:07 PM »


Yupe, nice work mate. What engine/trans combo will you be running? :dunno:



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Re: Another XV radiator brace install
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2007 - 11:53:55 PM »
I only have a couple of pics of how bent the stock support was and the rusty area in the one photor was where the stock spot welds had broken and the sheet metal was rattling - no wonder I ever found that rattle that the car has had the last 10 years.....
about 6 hours total to where it is now (including taking the fenders/front end off) so probably 8 total from start to finish including putting the fenders and grille etc. back on.

NZ - 440 with a A618/47RE off a cummins turbo diesel adapted with a JW ultra bell
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Re: Another XV radiator brace install
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2007 - 11:59:21 PM »
Nice work.   :thumbsup: You didn't miss a beat on the welds.
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: Another XV radiator brace install
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2007 - 07:14:41 AM »

NZ - 440 with a A618/47RE off a cummins turbo diesel adapted with a JW ultra bell



Cool! :thumbsup: :cheers:
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
White, License Plate, 0A-5599
540ci Aluminium Hemi, F.A.S.T EFI
TF-727 Gear Vendor OD, Dana 60