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Also, he straightened out all the fins as well. Forgot to add that to the post. He gave it the works.

Today I picked up my radiator from a local garage: Captain Hooks. I had it professionally refurbished. The guy tested it, soaked it for 2 days, back flushed it, plugged the trans outlets and painted it brand new black color. It came out amazing and he says it’s for the long term. Now, just...

The ground & ignition wires both look black. I’m not worried about the battery wire to the switch or the starter because I have the old ones that I can bring to the parts store and match to get new ones. But you think the ignition and ground wires are 12 or 10 gauge?

Does anybody know the gauge of the ignition wire and ground wires that connect to the switch on 66 Dart 270? I need to buy wire connectors but don’t know the sizes of the wires

It’s original. It’s about 56 years old just like the rest of the car

The metal brackets all seem to be the same the frame and engine bay sheet metal. I’m pretty sure it’s original

Ok I’ll do that. It brings me great joy to be able to maintain that originality but have it refurbished at the same time. Just hope it doesn’t cost millions to get this work done because you know, I could always just buy a new one which I might do anyway because I don’t want problems down the...

Really I would e Somebody said to remove the thermostat, the bottom radiator hose and then hit it with a hose that way

Wasn’t aware that you had to drain the block too. Was just going to do the radiator

Expensive is not for me. I’ve been getting my parts from Rock Auto so I guess I’ll see what they want for a new radiator (hopefully aluminum) and bottom charge pipe. Someone said not to flush it while it’s on the car. Do you think I should siphon it first? What’s the safest way to remove the...

Think most people agree it’s cheaper to just buy a new one and thanks I think I’ll try your solution 50/50 distilled water cool

The car does does run hot according to the previous owner. So as part of restoring it and preserving it, I’m addressing issues to the entire car. There’s a radiator shop not far from me. It’s about 10 miles away. But what about the bent neck? Can they straighten that out or is it more cost...

Really really I would want a brand new radiator or better yet have this one refurbished

The radiator is holding the fluid. It’s not leaking at all. But I took the cal off and noticed corrosion inside the radiator. What do you make of this? I was planning on taking the radiator off and having it restored