Operation Lipstick on a Pig

[Clutch]

If it doesn't work this time around, there is always plan B...

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Yeah and that won't rob power from the engine since he doesn't have a turbo.

 

[fleming442]

After fighting with the AC compressor manifold lines for hours, my neighbor helped me replace the hood, then I found out I got the wrong freaking radiator. Why is this fun, again?

 

[Wageslave]

After fighting with the AC compressor manifold lines for hours, my neighbor helped me replace the hood, then I found out I got the wrong freaking radiator. Why is this fun, again?
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If you ended up with a V8 radiator, you should be able to move your core support rubber pads and your top plate rubber pads to the outboard position and run it.

 

[olds307 and 403]

I got a 2" wider A body rad to fit in with a 5 min saws all job. I suppose your top hose would be too short even if the rad fits in the core support.

 

[fleming442]

If you ended up with a V8 radiator, you should be able to move your core support rubber pads and your top plate rubber pads to the outboard position and run it.

Nope. Trust me, I tried. The Firebird condenser lines prohibit such .

 

[Turbo Zach]

Somebitch! Beer thirty dude.

 

[Supercharged111]

Somebitch! Beer thirty dude.

Beer thirty comes before the job even starts.

 

[fleming442]

Hope I finally got the AC lines right. Got the vacuum pump on; see if it holds....

 

[Turbo Zach]

Hope I finally got the AC lines right. Got the vacuum pump on; see if it holds....
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I don't think that AC line that is kinked will work very good. You even have it circled in red. Do you need AC in December?

 

[fleming442]

I don't think that AC line that is kinked will work very good. You even have it circled in red. Do you need AC in December?

GPD Junk.