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saginaw and rad ?

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by Phil P, Jan 12, 2011.

  1. Phil P

    Phil P Member

    I was at the wreckers looking to make up an intermediate steering shaft for my covertion (S10 box and column) . I came across a JeepTJ shaft that seemed to have every thing going for it (length, u joints,and ends) But I dont recall any mention of this shaft for any other covertions Ive seen, am I missing something? Also I need a new rad for my S10 4.3 transplant as the one the po put in my cj3 is so long that the shaft would go right through it. I was hoping some could suggest a wrecking yard one. Even though some after market ones are reasonably priced the shipping to up here really adds up. Thanks
     
    Phil P, Jan 12, 2011
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  2. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    I would just measure the shaft ends and length you may need. I use after market joints for my saginaw convertions, but they are pretty common fittings.

    Mustang and Ferio Rads have been mentioned. I had one custom built or move the fittings on the 4cyls to work.
     
    Warloch, Jan 12, 2011
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  3. bobracing

    bobracing web wheeler

    Monza radiators work well, know of two running with the stock fans and they wheel them pretty hard in the snow.
     
    bobracing, Jan 12, 2011
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  4. electricontr

    electricontr Member

    I used a TJ intermediate shaft on my 2A along with a Cherokee steering column and ps steering box. The shaft extends and compresses about 10" as I recall so it easily fit my application and lots of others too I suspect.
     
    electricontr, Jan 13, 2011
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  5. scott milliner

    scott milliner Master Fabricator

    That's the radiator I have, only I'm running two electric fans.
     
    scott milliner, Jan 15, 2011
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  6. Daryl

    Daryl Sponsor

    Volvo radiators work really well for flatties as they have a remote expansion tank with the radiator cap on it. They can be mounted with the top right up flush with the hood without having to leave room for a classic style cap sticking up. They are plentiful in wrecking yards as I have never seen a Volvo owner cause a crash in 22 years as a Firefighter, much less rear-end someone and bash in the grill like so many Fords end up.
     
    Daryl, Jan 16, 2011
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