1965 Air Coupe at the Mecum Auction

[James W.]

I noticed the air deflector on the top of radiator support on this '65 L79 equipped with A/C that will be auctioned at the Mecum Auction tomorrow. I have the exact same optioned '65 other than mine is Glenn Green. My '65 has been in the family since the mid 1970's and is mostly un-restored. I've never seen the air deflector on top of the radiator supported. I would assume this is an add-on device to aid in cooling. Anyone ever see this before?


Regards,

James

[Gary J.]

[Leif A.]

Re: 1965 Air Coupe at the Mecum Auction

That “air deflector” is on ‘66-67 A/C BB cars. Not sire about C3.

Small block A/C cars, as well.

[Michael J.]

Re: 1965 Air Coupe at the Mecum Auction

It's a rubber seal across the top of the radiator to ensure tight air flow through the radiator, not an air deflector.

[Jim D.]

Re: 1965 Air Coupe at the Mecum Auction

65 non-air big blocks had something similar.

[Ray K.]

Re: 1965 Air Coupe at the Mecum Auction

Don't have this rubber seal on my late build (July '65) AC small block coupe either . . . . .
Ray K
Member #43777

[Scott S.]

Re: 1965 Air Coupe at the Mecum Auction

Our 1967 SB has one.
Scott

[Harry S.]

Re: 1965 Air Coupe at the Mecum Auction

I got one from Paragon and modifird it to fit my 63 A/C car to help with the cooling.

[Tom D.]

Re: 1965 Air Coupe at the Mecum Auction

Upper Seal Not mentioned on page 202 of the TIM&JG. (6th Ed., Chassis Section, Technical Information Manual and Judging Guide).

[Wayne M.]

Re: 1965 Air Coupe at the Mecum Auction

Although it must have helped seal for airflow, its main purpose was to silence hood rapping/flutter against the 396 rad support.

[Jim D.]

Re: 1965 Air Coupe at the Mecum Auction

Thanks for the info. Wayne. Mine was built 50 cars after the implementation of that update.

[Michael J.]

Re: 1965 Air Coupe at the Mecum Auction

Very interesting, I didn't know you could get A/C with the 396.

[Jim D.]

Re: 1965 Air Coupe at the Mecum Auction

Very interesting, I didn't know you could get A/C with the 396.

You couldn't.

[Michael J.]

Re: 1965 Air Coupe at the Mecum Auction

Ah, OK, so they had the A/C style rubber seal across the top of the radiator, but no A/C. Got it.

[Leif A.]

Re: 1965 Air Coupe at the Mecum Auction

Ah, OK, so they had the A/C style rubber seal across the top of the radiator, but no A/C. Got it.

Michael,
Different style completely. Look at the picture in post #5 of the 396 seal. Hope you and your family had a blessed holiday season. Happy New Year.