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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by jordabennett, Dec 6, 2025.

  1. RMR&C
    Joined: Dec 26, 2009
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    from NW Montana

    Great! Did you make a video? I'd like to see all the details of the process
     
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  2. RodStRace
    Joined: Dec 7, 2007
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    Amazing work, you proved all the naysayers including me wrong!
    Better be careful, you have become known now for this skill. People will flock from all around for you to do custom radiators for them!
     
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  3. Joe Blow
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    If this whole hot rod thing doesn't work out for you.....you've got a pretty bright future as a surgeon.;) Just incredible work man!
     
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  4. Tim
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    I mean guys he put an airplane engine in a vw and made it looks like it was supposed to be there. Was there ever any doubt?
     
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  5. patsurf
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    patsurf

    EXTREMELY impressive job there!
     
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  6. theHIGHLANDER
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    This is it right here. Once you find that suite in your head that says "... and somebody did it already so, so can I." you've pretty much cut a perfect light in a drag race. Awesome, sometimes it just takes having the will to dive in. Hell of a dive...
     
  7. stuart in mn
    Joined: Nov 22, 2007
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  8. Thanks guys, really do appreciate the kind words, it could have been a much different story but I wasn’t taking No for an answer!
    Update: Side straps cut and welded, lower strap has fitted and soldered in. Time for a little bath and a small amount of pressure to the tank to see if there are any leaks.
    Testing, paint and fitment tomorrow.
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  9. Tim
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    Looks bang on. Good job man :)
     
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  10. pprather
    Joined: Jan 10, 2007
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    pprather
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    Very impressive radiator mod!
     
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  11. Jeff34
    Joined: Jun 2, 2015
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    Looks awesome! Great work!
     
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  12. RodStRace
    Joined: Dec 7, 2007
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    RodStRace
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    The car shots look like someone is scanning!
    Again, outstanding work, above the average bear.
     
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  13. bchctybob
    Joined: Sep 18, 2011
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    Did I miss it? What did you use for gas, torch, flux and solder?
    Great job. I’ve always wanted to try that, with radiator shops a thing of the past it seems like a worthwhile skill.
     
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  14. Joe Blow
    Joined: Oct 29, 2016
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    Think he's going to make a video on it Bob.
    https://bennettscustomsco.com.au/blogs/news
     
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