[C1] Radiator Side Seals
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Radiator Side Seals
I have a 61 FI car and I have these seals that I would like to install.
Any one have a picture of how they get installed? I looked at the AIM and they only show the lower seals.
Thanks,
Joe
http://www.zip-corvette.com/59-62-ra...ide-seals.html
Any one have a picture of how they get installed? I looked at the AIM and they only show the lower seals.
Thanks,
Joe
http://www.zip-corvette.com/59-62-ra...ide-seals.html
Last edited by plaidside; Jul 5, 2017 at 08:21 PM. Reason: added text
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This looks like a beneficial improvement for the FI 61. I looked at the picture and it does not jump out how to install. Hope someone can help as anything to help keep cooler is a plus. Good luck
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I have a 61 FI car and I have these seals that I would like to install.
Any one have a picture of how they get installed? I looked at the AIM and they only show the lower seals.
Thanks,
Joe
http://www.zip-corvette.com/59-62-ra...ide-seals.html
Any one have a picture of how they get installed? I looked at the AIM and they only show the lower seals.
Thanks,
Joe
http://www.zip-corvette.com/59-62-ra...ide-seals.html
Last edited by 62corvette; Jul 6, 2017 at 05:40 PM.
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You also need these clips to attach the seals to the radiator support.
http://www.zip-corvette.com/62-radia...-clip-set.html
Are you going for originality? Or, improved cooling? If improved cooling, consider adding foam pipe insulation down the sides and across the top of the radiator.
http://www.zip-corvette.com/62-radia...-clip-set.html
Are you going for originality? Or, improved cooling? If improved cooling, consider adding foam pipe insulation down the sides and across the top of the radiator.
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Joe
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I pulled the hood last night to clean up the front and install the bottom seals. There is a ton of space on the sides and bottom for the air to around the radiator!
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I don't have any pictures but the previous owner of my 62 made a complete covering from the lower bottom below the grill completely covering all gaps around the outside of the radiator, made from one piece of some thin rubber sheeting.
Another thing I did, to keep the bugs out of the radiator. Use some fiberglass window screening and frame it using vinyl material and attach with velcro.
Another thing I did, to keep the bugs out of the radiator. Use some fiberglass window screening and frame it using vinyl material and attach with velcro.