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Fanthomgreen69

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69 Z/28/ radiator mounting
« on: January 23, 2025, 05:19:50 PM »
Will b replacing orig radiator with US Radiator unit when wether improves. Will have original recorded in the future. Ordered original mounting hardware for shroud & radiator from HBC. Noticed on UPC 11/13  B4 the Pass. side uses 2 bolts, but Driv. side uses 2 screws & 2 well nuts. Just curious,? What’s the reason for this & does anyone have original pics showing the fit.
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Re: 69 Z/28/ radiator mounting
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2025, 06:49:05 PM »
If I recall correctly, where the well nuts are, you can't get a nut on the backside of the core support....Joe
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Re: 69 Z/28/ radiator mounting
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2025, 02:28:47 AM »
* Thermal Expansion.
** Vibration Dampening.

Enemies of Non ferrous material fatigue and Solder life longevity.

L6/SBC/BBC, while rads differ in config, the mounting is similar (i.e. Use of well nuts, as in Fixed End [Pass/RH]and Floating End [Driver/LH] to combat the above)

I wonder if the Entire GM lines used same set up?

Jim
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