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Old Jun 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 Jun 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 Jun 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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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 10:00 AM
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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 Jun 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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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 12:59 PM
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You can't weld steel to aluminum.
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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 02:34 PM
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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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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 02:34 PM
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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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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 02:35 PM
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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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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 02:56 PM
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aluminum is hard to weld
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