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Re: Chuck's '83 TBird

Reply #495 –
The replacement radiator showed up at the end of the week, and I finally got time to install it today.




It was a drop-in replacement for the stock one. The only issue was either it's a touch shorter than the stock radiator, or my mounting pads are a little compressed. I needed to add a little bit more to each of the upper and lower isolators to get the hold-downs to "hold down".

The only oddity is that these don't use the same caps as the originals. They use one for a Subaru. The included one with the radiator has sub-par reviews, so I'm picking up a replacement to swap it out.Looks like a Stant 10333 is the crossover.

Seems good so far in the heat cycle to fill things up and test the fan.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

Re: Chuck's '83 TBird

Reply #496 –
Not sure when this happened, but it looks like I need a new bumper light lens.  :frown:

Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

Re: Chuck's '83 TBird

Reply #497 –
Well that sucks. Am I remembering correctly that the clear lenses were only on the 83’s?

83 351W TKO'd T-Bird on the bottle


93 331 Mustang Coupe - 368 rwhp

Re: Chuck's '83 TBird

Reply #498 –
Yup. '83-only.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

Re: Chuck's '83 TBird

Reply #499 –
Sorry to see this.

you might want to consider making a mold yourself:
https://youtu.be/QMe9MOBjkmc?si=amCRmAZdMX4_YOW3
1988 Thunderbird TC, 5spd
Stinger 3" single exhaust, Cone Filter, Adjustable Cam Pulley, Schneider roller cam, Walbro 255 lph, AEM Wideband O2
'93 Mustang Cobra replica wheels on 235/50R17

'21 F150 Powerboost
'17 Husqvarna TX300

Re: Chuck's '83 TBird

Reply #500 –
Quote from: Mikey97D – on
Sorry to see this.
you might want to consider making a mold yourself:

That actually gives me ideas for the reverse light lenses for the LTD wagon that are impossible to find. Not sure if any of the ones I have are good enough for "masters" though.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

Re: Chuck's '83 TBird

Reply #501 –
For the LTD or 'Bird, although the master may not be perfect it will hopefully be good enough that you can polish out imperfections.
1988 Thunderbird TC, 5spd
Stinger 3" single exhaust, Cone Filter, Adjustable Cam Pulley, Schneider roller cam, Walbro 255 lph, AEM Wideband O2
'93 Mustang Cobra replica wheels on 235/50R17

'21 F150 Powerboost
'17 Husqvarna TX300

Re: Chuck's '83 TBird

Reply #502 –
The LTD.

I have a replacement for the TBird on the way.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr
 

Re: Chuck's '83 TBird

Reply #503 –
Hey Chuck, just got caught up on the last few years. What a ride! I'm ironing out my own issues with my MS3X so I feel your pain. I'm curious what the part number on that radiator is, I'll probably need to replace mine once it's back on the road after sitting in the garage for 14 years.
1983 Tbird with '03 Split Port V6 motor swap done! Headers, dual exhaust, 500CFM Edelbrock, 3G upgrade, Electric fan. 3.73 Gears and an FRPP Limited Slip. Five lug complete! 5-Speed conversion complete! Standalone Fuel Injection in progress...