Hi Gary,
I think it depends on how flexible the frame/body structure is on a
particular car. If the structure is somewhat flexible, a rigidly mounted
radiator will be forced to flex & this will break the radiator's
relatively delicate joints. Other cars with more rigid structures can
use a solidly mounted radiator without fear of flexing the radiator.
Without going into details, some car designs are notably more flexible
in the frame & body structure than others. Cars that were originally
rigid may also have become more flexible due to rust damage. This shows
up in the car's handling also.
Dave Russell
BN2
GSFuqua1@aol.com wrote:
> Believe it or not so are the radiators on Triumph TR 3's. They have a good
> 1/4" or so thick rubber washer that the radiator sits on. It has a bolt that
> runs through it and then the radiator is secured at the top by two stabilizer
> bars. One from each side back to a bracket on the inner fender well.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Gary Fuqua
> Branson, MO
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