Forget the fans, but get the radiator if it is 1977 or later. Bring a sawsall, &
cut out the radiator side mounts. I like the power assisted brakes & installed
them on my '74. You will need the complete pedal assembly, all the brake line
you can access, to splice into the existing, & if possible, the bit of metal the
pedal box bolts to, or at least a paper pattern. Late model cars have a switch
on the emergency brake lever to light a warning lite on the dash telling you the
brake is on. Not difficult to add to an early car, get the entire lever
assembly. Later cars have reinforced doors for side impact. Direct swap & safer.
They also have hinges that hold the doors open when pushed betond a certain
point. Keeps the door from closing on your leg while you get in in some
circumstances. If you do not have a day/nite mirror, grab one. Heater motor will
be a 2 speed if you need one. If the windshild is good, you can always use a
spare. Lights, lights, lights. Bonnet will have more arch than an early car for
air cleaner clearance.
Jim Stuart
2 V8's & a '68 Bronco
Wake074@aol.com wrote:
> I'm going to make a road trip up to NC on Saturday to pick up a used RB
> steering assembly, and thought I would pick up any additional RB parts while
> I was there. It is quite a drive, but the parts are pretty cheap. Is there
> anything else I should snag off a RB parts car, since I really don't want to
> go back again? Are the fans / radiator worth picking up? I'm a long way
> away from the point of researching the cooling side of this project, so a
> simple yes or no will suffice.
>
> As a followup to a previous question, I managed to get the brass freeze plug
> out that I drilled the hole in. I ended up beating it back into the block,
> and then I could pull it out.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Glenn
>
> Happy that he finally has purchased something for this project and had it
> work out well. My $50 Hurst shifter came today, shipped in the original box
> with instructions.
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