If you’re in a situation where you are going to be trial fitting a radiator numerous times (and possibly building/modifying brackets to hold it in), a piece of thick cardboard over the core (held on with tape) will help prevent any unexpected damn-it moments. The box it’s shipped in is a good source for the cardboard. I learned this the hard way many years ago, fortunately it was back in the brass copper days so it was a relatively easy repair. I’ll admit I don’t do this very time, but I probably should.



I went a step further on my current project, as I didn’t want to remove the AC condenser and knew I would be putting the mockup motor in and out numerous times in a short engine compartment. I cut a cover to put over the radiator opening to protect the condenser. From a couple of the nicks I put in the cover it was probably a pretty good idea that I did.




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