ebay radiator(5.0 conversion) install...

[blazinchuck]

the radiator came in the other day. when i started to install it, i found that because i modified my rad support(moved forward 1.5") the rad wouldnt fit right. so i had to either undo what i modified(which might still look like poop) or... do a complete front clip swap! tommy freeman let me take the front clip off the green tub(sitting at my house) so i could begin instantly.

here you can see why i decided to do a clip swap. the previous owner went crazy with a plasma cutter...leaving almost nothing usable.








here is where i began removing both front clips







i painted the new clip since my motor is still in(i wouldnt be able to paint it after installing it)
i also had to remove the F250 shock mounts(PO mounted them too low and wont install them until 1" body lift is installed). the front clip is done now, im just starting to route my wiring back. had to also swap out the factory brake booster and stock bracket(those only work with stock 76-77 front fenders) the new boost works without modding the fenders.










now i should be able to run my new alum rad and the fan shroud should be perfect for fan.

to be continued.