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Old 06-24-2002, 09:06 AM
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i wonder if i should install my radiator like BDC (brian d cain) did his. hmmmm

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Old 06-24-2002, 09:25 AM
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You could always weld some aluminum tabs to the top and sides. Then you can use those to mount it.
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Old 06-24-2002, 09:51 AM
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isn't the radiator aluminum? how do you weld to aluminum. turbovr6 said there are special welding rods
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Special rods and usually you use a MAP Gas to keep thing at the right temp. Practice before trying it and even then it's not the easiest thing...
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Old 06-24-2002, 10:05 AM
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there is a local radiator shop. i'll cut some angle irons then bring it there and try and have them weld them on for me. we'll see what happens
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You can't weld steel to aluminum.
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Originally Posted by vosko' date='Jun 24 2002, 11:51 AM
isn't the radiator aluminum? how do you weld to aluminum. turbovr6 said there are special welding rods
Yes. It can be done with a MIG welder with the right wire, but it's better to have it done with a TIG welder.
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Originally Posted by vosko' date='Jun 24 2002, 11:51 AM
isn't the radiator aluminum? how do you weld to aluminum. turbovr6 said there are special welding rods
You also need argon gas.
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Originally Posted by vosko' date='Jun 24 2002, 12:05 PM
there is a local radiator shop. i'll cut some angle irons then bring it there and try and have them weld them on for me. we'll see what happens
Home Depot sells flat aluminum bars that you can use.
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aluminum is hard to weld
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