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Re: Aluminum radiators

To: Terry Thompson <firespiter@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Aluminum radiators
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 19:40:18 -0700
Terry,
I have heard that certain Rabbit Radiators can be adapter to a Spit.  However, 
I checked in various wrecking yards around Tucson and
didn't have any luck finding one that looks right.

Joe

Terry Thompson wrote:
> 
> I've read where people have used volkswagen, GM
> aluminum (shortened) and custom multiple-core
> radiators in their spitfires.
> 
> I notice that most aluminum radiators run in the $300+
> range and that's for a standard Ford/GM size (which is
> bit pricey when you throw in the assundries).
> 
> Anyone have suggestions for a contemporary stock car
> which uses an aluminum radiator that will fit a
> spitfire's 22"-24" wide bracket, or some other set-up
> (e.g. using a specific wider radiator with a different
> bracket/mounting) to fit in the same space, and same
> general locations for plumbing (upper left inlet,
> lower right outlet)?
> 
> -Terry
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