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Anyone know what radiator Butler's use?
I have been asked for which radiator a Butler uses. Anyone have any idea?
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I have had three radiators in my Arntz Cobra. It has the same frame and body as the Butler. The new one is a three pass aluminum racing radiator I found on eBay. I was able to squeeze a 24 inch wide by 19 inch high unit into the space available by pushing it up through the bottom of the car.
I used an expandable rubber plug in the radiator's cap opening because it fits tight up under the nose where you cannot reach a radiator cap. I used a 427 tank on the engine to fill the system. I made a screen with expanded metal from Home Depot that doubles as a radiator front support. I made brackets that are welded to the top of the screen and run across the top of the radiator and attach to the hood latch mounting brackets that are fiber-glassed to the underside of the nose (behind the radiator). I made an aluminum tray for the bottom that has a foam pad and is supported by steel straps that connect the fiberglass nose to the front crossmember and continue back under the radiator. The old radiator was a Griffin, 22 inches wide and that one fit through the front opening. It lasted 15 years before developing a leak. In those days, the core was epoxied to the tank. The new ones are welded. RS |
Many thanks Rally Snake!
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James,
I spoke with Ron Butler. He had his radiators made special. They are 4 or 5 core (he couldn't remember exactly) copper with .040 copper tanks. He has one new one left. He wants $400 for it. If you need it...let me know. BTW, congratulations on your new expanded business. I am anxious to get to Houston and stop by to take a look. Good luck. |
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