1960 Radiator question

[Joe P.]

I installing my rad and preparing to flush the system, including removing the two plugs on the block and have a question regarding air flow around the radiator particularly along the bottom of the radiator.

Is the gap in the picture normal or am i missing anything to deflect the air through the radiator, as opposed to below it..

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[Frank D.]

Re: 1960 Radiator question

The triangular corner seal looks correct and if you have the bottom seal then I'd say its correct. However the shrouds are a bit "wanting" around the sides and top. For driven cars many add closed cell foam pipe insulation on the top and down each side. Strictly your call but I did on my '61. Its effective and easily removed if desired.

[Joe P.]

Re: 1960 Radiator question

Thanks, i will have to try that.. was wondering if you did anything to block the air flow between the bottom of the rad and the rad support?

[Frank D.]

Re: 1960 Radiator question

Thanks, i will have to try that.. was wondering if you did anything to block the air flow between the bottom of the rad and the rad support?

My 61 had a long rubber horizontal seal that ran along the bottom of the radiator in between the two triangular corner pieces - I didn't add anything else.