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Offline dlmwtvl

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65 GS radiator cover
« on: August 06, 2018, 12:40:46 PM »
I am looking for a 65 GS, with A/C, radiator cover, and fan shroud. Fan too, if possible.
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Re: 65 GS radiator cover
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2018, 06:06:12 PM »
reproduction fan shroud is available on Ebay and also at several vendors ranging from 155.00 (the parts place ) to 200.00 ( bestoffercounts on ebay)
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Re: 65 GS radiator cover
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2018, 03:39:43 PM »
David,

 The fan and fan clutch are the same as full size car. Fairly easy to find the fan and the clutch is available new from many sources.

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Re: 65 GS radiator cover
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2018, 05:35:45 PM »
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Going off of memory, but wasn't there 2 different radiator top plates  (one was for HD cooling)???
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Re: 65 GS radiator cover
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2018, 06:21:34 PM »
Yes there are 2 different top plates..... The insulator is longer on the GS version to fit the thicker radiator.

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Re: 65 GS radiator cover
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2018, 06:23:15 PM »
Yes there are 2 different top plates..... The insulator is longer on the GS version to fit the thicker radiator.

Correct, but wasn't there 2 different GS-specific top plates?  I need to consult my parts book.
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Re: 65 GS radiator cover
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2018, 06:23:32 PM »
radiator cover

Going off of memory, but wasn't there 2 different radiator top plates  (one was for HD cooling)???
all 65-66 GS cars got the wider top cover because the radiator tanks were much larger than the skylark/special standard cooling tanks. A/C and A/C prep cars got a fan shroud instead of just a finger guard.
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Re: 65 GS radiator cover
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2018, 01:59:59 AM »
I was wrong :)

Group 1.270. There are only 2 1965 A body radiator top covers: 225/300 crossflow and 400/401.
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Re: 65 GS radiator cover
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2018, 08:11:35 AM »
Correct, but wasn't there 2 different GS-specific top plates?  I need to consult my parts book.

The 1967 GS was slightly different, an indentation in one corner for rad hose clearance, and the insulator had the nipples in the flat top portion instead of in the sloped ends.
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