Hi Tony,
On the MGA's, which also run warm, we have found a new core they put in helps.
It has a few more kinks in the core to get more heat transfer they tell me. I
have never tried this on my Bug-i, Mine runs fine with the cross flow. I'm in
a hot area too.
If you can afford the new radiator I would try that first. I'm too poor and
just keep fix'n the old one. Besides there is a lot of these little cars still
out. I can always find a used one some where.
I just ran across two in my little town. 65?(he says) and a 74RB. When I
called he told me $5000 for them, ten minutes later my wife revived. I
wouldn't give him $500 for the pair. They were that bad of shape. They 65 had
back-up lights, or at least the holes, so I don't believe it is a 65.
If anyone has 5K laying around and wants to buy a couple of junkers, call me
not him.
Rick
Tony and Katherine Wattwood wrote:
> I need some advice/opinions on aftermarket seats for my bugeye. The ones I
>can find are Corbeau Classic, Classic II, and GTA. I'm a relatively large guy
>(6'4", 215#), but certainly not a candidate for the "biggest" thread I've been
>seeing. Does anyone have experience with the seats above? Any of the three
>preferable to get the most legroom? Anybody care to recommend a dealer?
>
> I also need a bit of advice on radiator repair. The used cross-flow radiator
>I obtained turned out to be religious (holy). My inclination is to buy a new
>one at around $140. Any opinions on re-coring the old one (cheaper/more
>rows)? Are there other more generic radiators that might be worth fitting? I
>know there was a fad a while back for using a VW Scirocco radiator in Elans
>and other small vehicles....
>
> Thanks,
> Tony
>
> 60 Bugeye
> 69 Elan
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