Good day to all,
I'am looking to purchase a engine oil cooler for a 1968 GT 500 KR, Automatic A/C
car. All I need is the heat exchanger it's self.
I appreciate your time, Mitch
That would be a pretty rare piece since the first year for an engine oil cooler was 1969.
Respectfully, all 1968 Shelby big block cars with air conditioning had external oil coolers.
Originals are hard to find, there are replacements available that look similar
Quote from: mcs68 on October 19, 2023, 07:55:58 PM
Good day to all,
I'am looking to purchase a engine oil cooler for a 1968 GT 500 KR, Automatic A/C
car. All I need is the heat exchanger it's self.
I appreciate your time, Mitch
I hope that you are aware of the differences between the repros and the assemblyline type so that you can make a informed decision because you can't always depend on a seller to know the difference.
Quote from: Coralsnake on October 19, 2023, 09:02:13 PM
Respectfully, all 1968 Shelby big block cars with air conditioning had external oil coolers.
Originals are hard to find, there are replacements available that look similar
I am aware of power steering coolers. Not engine oil coolers. In 1968 model year Shelbys.
Quote from: Coralsnake on October 19, 2023, 09:02:13 PM
Respectfully, all 1968 Shelby big block cars with air conditioning had external oil coolers.
Originals are hard to find, there are replacements available that look similar
+1
Quote from: Royce Peterson on October 19, 2023, 10:08:52 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on October 19, 2023, 09:02:13 PM
Respectfully, all 1968 Shelby big block cars with air conditioning had external oil coolers.
Originals are hard to find, there are replacements available that look similar
I am aware of power steering coolers. Not engine oil coolers. In 1968 model year Shelbys.
Trust us, Royce, on this one.
Quote from: 68blk500c on October 19, 2023, 11:30:02 PM
Quote from: Royce Peterson on October 19, 2023, 10:08:52 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on October 19, 2023, 09:02:13 PM
Respectfully, all 1968 Shelby big block cars with air conditioning had external oil coolers.
Originals are hard to find, there are replacements available that look similar
I am aware of power steering coolers. Not engine oil coolers. In 1968 model year Shelbys.
Here's mine, 4159 is a factory A/C car.
Trust us, Royce, on this one.
67s too
The big block cars with AC had both. A power steering oil cooler and an engine oil cooler.
What is the preferred method to strip paint off an original oil cooler?
Pat
I have two.
The only differences that I see are
1) original '67s are painted black and '68s are an industrial green
2) originals have flat fins and the "continuation" ones have wavy fins.
Other then that, they look the same to me.
On stripping off the original paint, use a spray on paint stripper and power wash it off. That should be a no brainer?
Quote from: azdriver on October 20, 2023, 10:21:39 AM
What is the preferred method to strip paint off an original oil cooler?
Pat
I would suggest a strong paint stripper like aircraft. so as to get the paint loosened in as few applications as possible. Apply then clean off and repeat. It will most likely take a few applications . It would be advantageous to have a pressure sprayer to get in between the fins so to clear out the loosened paint. Of course wear eye gear and protect your skin from flying debris.
Quote from: Royce Peterson on October 19, 2023, 10:08:52 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on October 19, 2023, 09:02:13 PM
Respectfully, all 1968 Shelby big block cars with air conditioning had external oil coolers.
Originals are hard to find, there are replacements available that look similar
I am aware of power steering coolers. Not engine oil coolers. In 1968 model year Shelbys.
there is a drawing of all parts on Pete's page . http://www.thecoralsnake.com/bigindex.html
A previous thread for those intetested
https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=15563.0
Quote from: shelbydoug on October 20, 2023, 11:03:22 AM
I have two.
The only differences that I see are
1) original '67s are painted black and '68s are an industrial green
2) originals have flat fins and the "continuation" ones have wavy fins.
Other then that, they look the same to me.
On stripping off the original paint, use a spray on paint stripper and power wash it off. That should be a no brainer?
Are the Fins strong enough not to get bent over from the water pressure?
Quote from: tesgt350 on October 20, 2023, 03:44:08 PM
Quote from: shelbydoug on October 20, 2023, 11:03:22 AM
I have two.
The only differences that I see are
1) original '67s are painted black and '68s are an industrial green
2) originals have flat fins and the "continuation" ones have wavy fins.
Other then that, they look the same to me.
On stripping off the original paint, use a spray on paint stripper and power wash it off. That should be a no brainer?
Are the Fins strong enough not to get bent over from the water pressure?
Typically stand up well to power washing. Of course a little common sense is expected to be used when doing these projects
Good even, quite the discussion over my want to buy request.
Mr Gaines, I appreciate your advice and it is well taken.
Fortunately this search started with Mr Disher and his wonderful web site and this forum, both are a wealth of information.
Hopefully a heat exchanger will come along sooner then later.
Thanks, Mitch