C1 Radiator Tube Broke Loose

[Joe M.]

I have the standard copper radiator on my 1960 and I noticed last night that the overflow pipe had broken loose from the filler neck. I contacted one radiator shop and they will only solder it back if the radiator is removed from the car. I really don't want to remove it from the car. Should I search for a radiator shop that will do it on the car? Or remove it and have it done off the car?

[Gene M.]

Re: C1 Radiator Tube Broke Loose

Solder it yourself. Ya need to drain the radiator so it does not heat sink. Use flux after good wire wheel areas and a good propane torch should get it done. Good grade solder is a must.