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1968 Engine oil cooler

Started by mcs68, October 19, 2023, 07:55:58 PM

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mcs68

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

Royce Peterson

That would be a pretty rare piece since the first year for an engine oil cooler was 1969.
1968 Cougar XR-7 GT-E 427 Side Oiler C6 3.50 Detroit Locker
1968 1/2 Cougar XR-7 428CJ Ram Air C6 3.91 Traction Lock

Coralsnake

#2
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 
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

Bob Gaines

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.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

Royce Peterson

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.
1968 Cougar XR-7 GT-E 427 Side Oiler C6 3.50 Detroit Locker
1968 1/2 Cougar XR-7 428CJ Ram Air C6 3.91 Traction Lock

Bob Gaines

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
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

68blk500c

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. 

Jack4159

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.


Coralsnake

The big block cars with AC had both. A power steering oil cooler and an engine oil cooler.
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

azdriver

What is the preferred method to strip paint off an original oil cooler?

Pat

shelbydoug

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?
68 GT350 Lives Matter!

Bob Gaines

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.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

shelbymann1970

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
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)
"2nd" owner of 68 GT500 #1626

Coralsnake

The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com