Easy Livin - Mike's 49 Dodge

[ruckusz28]

Do you know if the radiator core has ever been replaced? or last replaced?

If the radiator is plugged and corroded it will not be very efficient. I would suggest having it checked out before installing an electric fan. There might not be a need for it.

Good to know. It's a pretty big radiator. Where would you recommend having me look?

[ruckusz28]

reminded me of your car
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/4626068059.html

WOW. That would make a fun little DD car. The price is right too.

[bri2203]

Good to know. It's a pretty big radiator. Where would you recommend having me look?

Any signs of green by the top/bottom tanks?
Depending how upper tank is shapped you might be able look at the condition of the core.

I have never worked on that kind of car but the radiator might be easily removed in a hour and pay a radiator shop $20 to clean it out and test how efficient it is.

[ruckusz28]

The temptation is real..

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[mikewoods]

Flat black, wide whites and bullet caps. Done.

[Darren]

flat white!

[92conv]

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This ^^^

[JoeliusZ28]

That chop top is legit

[birdie2000]

This ^^^

Agreed. Do it. Now.

[ruckusz28]

Its rad. I can't imagine this would be the easiest car in the world to chop. My metalworking skills are nonexistent. Probably not the best to start with. I will say that this chop is the best i've seen on these cars.

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[Blue04ss]

Flat black, wide whites and bullet caps. Done.

I agree!!

[Gregs_gsxr]

don't forget the air ride

[ruckusz28]

I've decided that the car will be white with a matte clear. I've got a project timeline now.. today was a bold reminder that winter is coming. (insert GOT meme)

I've got a few weeks to get the interior done, alignment, and address any steering components. Then, it's time to switch over to the IROC. [MENTION=1993]Darren[/MENTION] and I will be pulling the engine and getting it ready for the new heart.

After that, it's everybody's favorite time! Sanding! followed by Sanding! and more Sanding!

[Gregs_gsxr]

LSx

[ruckusz28]

Keep Dreamin lol