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Old 07-23-2011, 01:55 AM   #2376
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I'm looking into what to do for a radiator now.

Here is a more graphical representation of the space I actually have to work with:




This photo shows the underside of the hood where the silver looking bare metal brace I have is in place. It just fits perfect within the hood, nothing can on on the front of it or top of it without hitting the hood. HOWEVER, I could mount the radiator somehow to the rear of the bracket.



And here is a photo of the car with the grill and valence on. Had to put them on to make sure of clearances for the radiator. I actually have been using boxes to check distances and such as to what angles the radiator can sit at and how it will fit.



If I can get ahold of a 72-74 radiator, I think that will work. Otherwise... Probably a custom job I can't really afford right now.
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Old 07-23-2011, 02:17 AM   #2377
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I think there is a guy on eBay, you send him your desired dimensions and he'll custom make you a radiator. I recall it being relatively cheap too. $200 maybe?
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Old 07-23-2011, 02:55 AM   #2378
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ya i would try to go custom if you can
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Old 07-23-2011, 08:52 AM   #2379
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What about a mid 90s Honda radiator. They are pretty small
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Old 07-23-2011, 10:04 AM   #2380
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I'm so jealous!


Keep up the good work!
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Old 07-26-2011, 05:03 PM   #2381
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I don't need a dome light, I never use mine in my Impreza. I never park in dark alley ways nor do I plan on going camping with this car in a place with zero lighting. And the factory one in this car was falling apart anyway, as were the door switches for it. I'll just throw a LED flashlight in the glove box in case of emergency.

The wiring harness is indeed pretty simple, I bet anyone with any automotive wiring experience could figure this one out in an hour or so.
Ah that makes sense then. I live in the woods, so you can probably imagine why I would want one.

I'm sure there's a vehicle out there with a radiator that will fit. I checked the measurements of my Ciera radiator because it looks small, and parts are cheap and everywhere, but it only looks tiny because it sits in a cavernous opening. It's still too big for your application.
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Old 07-26-2011, 07:28 PM   #2382
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There was one on the EVO forum which is all aluminum here is the link:

http://forums.evolutionm.net/vendor-...alite-fan.html

$350 shipped I think you can negotiate this lower.
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Old 07-26-2011, 07:39 PM   #2383
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For that much money I can have a perfect custom one made...
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Old 07-26-2011, 08:09 PM   #2384
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Look into geo radiators? I know they are tiny.

And sure you could get a custom one made, but there's something about an OEM "look" that makes a build like this look even better.
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Old 07-26-2011, 08:59 PM   #2385
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wow that is crazy that you found that coupe. good luck restoring it.
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Old 07-27-2011, 05:40 PM   #2386
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Just got back my custom made brake lines
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Old 07-27-2011, 09:05 PM   #2387
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Id be happy to shoot this after you're done
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Old 07-31-2011, 02:38 AM   #2388
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Purty ole suby?
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Old 07-31-2011, 12:45 PM   #2389
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How is the radiator search coming? It's getting close to drivable and I'm (puls many others) are on the edges of our seats waiting.
Keep up the great work.
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Old 07-31-2011, 02:36 PM   #2390
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Waiting for word back from someone who thinks they have a brand new 72-74 radiator. If that doesn't pan out, then I have to go custom.

Meanwhile, I'm fixing the ride height and installing the brake lines.
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Old 08-01-2011, 12:48 AM   #2391
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my 1998 forester has more rust than that does...........i love the it will buff out post . almost laughed myself out the chair.

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Old 08-01-2011, 03:35 AM   #2392
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I approve!
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Old 08-03-2011, 06:59 AM   #2393
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Old 08-03-2011, 07:20 PM   #2394
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Finished the brake lines and did some brake bleeding. I'll probably have to do it again after seeing if anything leaks (I think there might be a leak).

Also got a couple other things done in the engine bay, but on other good news I might have a radiator soon

Bad news is I still don't have anyone to help with the wiring so I don't know when that will get done (if ever)...






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Old 08-03-2011, 07:24 PM   #2395
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You're in Cali and NO ONE can help with wiring? Did you make a thread requesting help?
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Old 08-03-2011, 07:39 PM   #2396
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Yeah dude, I would be there in a heartbeat to help you with that wiring if it wasn't for the distance. There has to be some kind soul within driving distance who would help you out.

Of course personally I've only ever done stereos, and lots of them, but that harness doesn't look that frightening. I saw one out of a Cadillac once and had nightmares for a week.
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Old 08-03-2011, 07:40 PM   #2397
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You're in Cali and NO ONE can help with wiring? Did you make a thread requesting help?
So far I've kept it to my threads (on three forums) and to facebook. I'll start making request threads after I get my radiator sorted and I know what I'll need in terms of the radiator fans.
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Old 08-03-2011, 07:49 PM   #2398
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Ah okay. I'm all, "It's Cali. Ask someone to take off an exhaust or suspension, even badges, and they're all over it! But ask them to do some REAL work and *poof* they disappear!"

Gorgeous car, man. Gorgeous.
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Old 08-04-2011, 01:28 AM   #2399
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Wish I was in cali, I'd help out. Do you have a schematic? Do you know how long your wires need to be?
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Old 08-04-2011, 01:39 AM   #2400
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you need fans? I have a dual fan core from a fluidyne radiator, I'd be more than happy to donate it to the cause.


I'll take measurements to see if it will work for you.

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