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Aug 29, 2001 | 03:40 PM

Corellian Corvette

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What is this part called?

I understand that all the radiators have various seals around the shroud, etc. to help direct air flow through the radiator. But, I haven't seen a good illustration in any of the catalogs identifying what the different parts are.

On my '73 L-48, there is a 1in x 1in square piece of rubber/foam that runs the length of the radiator (about 2.5 ft long). It's placed on the top of the radiator between the shroud, and it looks like it's not sealed in but just held there by the shroud brace. Mine has about a 6in part missing so it just flops around, but I'm not sure what it's called. Any ideas?

Thanks!

Aug 29, 2001 | 04:15 PM

Tom73

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Re: What is this part called? (Corellian Corvette)

Think it is called the Upper Radiator Shroud seal. It is stick on. Look here:

http://www.docrebuild.com/dr-r-web/1274950.HTML

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Aug 29, 2001 | 06:13 PM

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Re: What is this part called? (Tom73)

Note >>>>>>>>>>>it is a very important part of the cooling system seals between hood & top of radiater, when hood is closed keeps air through radiater , rather than over it ,,,,,,,,,a component that is often overlooked,,,,,,,,just my thoughts WOOF WOOF

Aug 29, 2001 | 06:16 PM

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Re: What is this part called? (Corellian Corvette)

Doctor Rebuild has the best illustrations in the business for radiator seals and vacuum hoses.

Aug 29, 2001 | 06:23 PM

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Re: What is this part called? (Bob Demmel)

Is this the "Texas Chapter Flag" Bob Demmel? :D

Come over and see us in the "Factory Correct Resto" section, Bob. Some of us old "Forum" outcasts post over there sometimes.

Aug 30, 2001 | 01:58 AM

Corellian Corvette

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Re: What is this part called? (Chuck Sangerhausen)

Thanks guys! Parts have been ordered. I have one there, but with about 1/3 missing, I want figure every little thing helps keep the car cooler!

Aug 30, 2001 | 02:46 AM

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Re: What is this part called? (Corellian Corvette)

I believe I may spend some time under the hood checking that out tomorrow...

Aug 30, 2001 | 09:34 AM

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Re: What is this part called? (Bob Demmel)

Quote:

Doctor Rebuild has the best illustrations in the business for radiator seals and vacuum hoses.

His illustrations are VERY good. Interesting how he's using SafeImage to prevent you from right-click-saving the images. Or I think that's what he's using it for. Well, it doesn't prevent you from saving the images, it just makes getting them a little more difficult. They are very good diagrams though listing the variations in seals through the years. Better than I've seen elsewhere.