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fleet 04-22-2015 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 603207)
WTF - Why would you ditch the shroud???

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panteracer (Post 603218)
I am talking about deleting the stock shroud which
actually holds the radiator in on a 70s bird

The new rad has its alum shroud that I am keeping
but will not fit inside the old plastic assembly

Bob

I wanna go on record as being 'pro' shroud.

:thankyou:


Seriously Bob, enjoying seeing the ole beast get some nice tweeks. :thumbsup:

ONEBAD78TA 04-22-2015 10:27 AM

A Pontiac without a shroud = a very hot Pontiac.

WSSix 04-22-2015 06:40 PM

Bob I simply took a piece of 090 aluminum and bent it 90* to hold my radiator in place. I bolted it to the core support and used the stock upper radiator pads. It looks like a typical radiator cover. I even used it to hold the top of my electrical fans in place since I'm using the 4th gen fans. No issues with it moving around. I haven't pushed my car as hard as you have though. I don't see it becoming a problem though. Good luck getting the radiator in. Hope it works well for you.

Here's a picture

http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/r...d/PICT0194.jpg

Panteracer 04-22-2015 08:45 PM

Dreamin Ta's
 
Trey
I was thinking that might be how I do it
I like the fact you covered the old metal completey
I was thinking about drilling the hell out of the existing
metal to lighten things up so I need something to
cover it so the air goes thru the radiator

Radiator project is on the back burner until i finish
getting the Pantera ready for Texas

Bob

WSSix 04-23-2015 06:52 PM

The picture is misleading. I only cleaned up the core support and repainted it. The radiator cover replaced the shroud only. It begins right on top of the support like the shroud did.

Here we go. Here's and outside picture from the front that shows them as being two separate pieces

http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/r...d/PICT0319.jpg

Eventually, I do plan to close out the front area to prevent air from going over the core support. I also intend to close up the nose area from underneath and make the front end more like a modern car that only brings air in through the bottom. All in time. For the present, I have no cooling issues and I really need to make an overflow tank. I think I'll work on that once I finish the exhaust.

Good luck getting the Pantera ready

Panteracer 04-23-2015 07:56 PM

Dreamin Ta's
 
Trey
I see it now. I think I may close it up to the nose
Bottom is covered by the spoiler that goes under the
radiator Not sure if that is good or bad as no air
passes up from below?? Was thinking
of angling the sides in front of the radiator that will have
some intakes that i can duct to the brakes but direct air
thru the radiator more effectively

Bob

Firebirdsteve 04-24-2015 08:38 AM

I did this...

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/...psmnhu2luu.jpg

Just need to paint the hardware BLACK!!!

WSSix 04-24-2015 10:33 AM

looks good, Steve. Can you get a side shot?

Firebirdsteve 04-24-2015 12:34 PM

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/...pss7oi8gg9.jpg

carbuff 04-24-2015 12:43 PM

I'm really happy with the one that Eric made for TOW:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...psz1nuoboc.jpg


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