62 Belvedere 318 poly granny cruiser (one day i hope)

[icetech]

I like it. This is the arrangement for my three coolers. Engine, trans, steering. I widened out the center opening so the coolers will get better air to them.

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I assume that's a AC condenser? If that's your tranny cooler i feel inadequate

 

[ckessel]

Condenser with radiator behind it. Having the 3 down low will help keep the radiator cooler since there is less stack up of units ahead of the main one.

 

[icetech]

Condenser with radiator behind it. Having the 3 down low will help keep the radiator cooler since there is less stack up of units ahead of the main one.

yeah, it's a nice setup.. i don't envy you running hoses though

 

[ckessel]

Not shown in the one picture but I have holes cut in the lh radiator baffle that bulkhead fittings go into. Have some on the rh one too for the a/c stuff. Plus a 4 hole set in the rh apron for the heater/ac lines, also with a bulkhead unit.

 

[icetech]

Not shown in the one picture but I have holes cut in the lh radiator baffle that bulkhead fittings go into. Have some on the rh one too for the a/c stuff. Plus a 4 hole set in the rh apron for the heater/ac lines, also with a bulkhead unit.

I was thinking last night and i didn't really think bout bulkhead fittings before.. i was just going with a rubber gromet and try to bend/fish the lines in which i know will be a pain to make even semi nice. If i go bulkhead i can do the lines as 2 piece and make it much nicer and minimal rubber to the cooler (like 2" on each input), don't know why rubber bugs me so much since i used it forever in cars but now it does...

Trying to find the right fittings with flares on both sides for 5/16 line... i never deal with fittings so i will get the wrong stuff 2-3 times

 

[icetech]

k.. found 2 of these on ebay... need to get some flare nuts now. I think this will be a nicer setup if i don't do it badly.

 

[icetech]

Geezz.. ended up with $60 into 2 fittings and flare nuts.... all from ebay.. had to make 3 orders from the same place and got to pay 3xshipping at $7.50 each.. which is annoying.

 

[ckessel]

I used some like what's in your picture.

 

[icetech]

I used some like what's in your picture.

Yeah, what i don't get is the ones they told me to get are flare nuts and collars that go in the flare nuts... the factory never needed collars, not sure what that's about.

 

[icetech]

oh.. my fault... i ordered 4 6 packs of nuts/collars.. i thought they were singles.. the place msg'd me

 

[ckessel]

On both ends of those fittings, I'll be using AN stuff so it will work out fine.

 

[icetech]

On both ends of those fittings, I'll be using AN stuff so it will work out fine.

yeah i don't know AN... i am learning a bit.. plus my lines are 5/16 which is AN-5 which seems to be an oddity. I did learn today that normal trans flare fittings are called JIC which makes it a lot easier to find them when searching

Guy at the place i ordered from is very nice.. took care of the issues.

 

[icetech]

Clear water hydraulics..

 

[ckessel]

There is a difference in the flare seat angle between AN and SAE or regular car stuff. AN is 37*, SAE and car stuff is 45*. Just need to match up the fittings. If you need to flare the lines, your flaring tool needs to match the fitting type too.

 

[icetech]

There is a difference in the flare seat angle between AN and SAE or regular car stuff. AN is 37*, SAE and car stuff is 45*. Just need to match up the fittings. If you need to flare the lines, your flaring tool needs to match the fitting type too.

yeah, i have the normal double flaring tool for trans lines and stuff.. i know if i messed with AN i would just do it wrong The big flaring tool that mounts in the vice made stuff soo much easier

 

[icetech]

Ordered nickel/copper tubing to make my new lines on thursday from In-line which is 3 miles from me.... check tracking today "Delivered on friday" Umm.... noo.... emailed them and they are sending out another order..

 

[icetech]

 

[icetech]

My tubing and fittings finally showed up... first time i have used Nickel/Copper.... stuff is pretty, but i know it won't be for long...

 

[icetech]

Any idea where to get these fairly cheep? ones i have found are like $18-20 each which is crazy.. looking at a way to keep my trans lines together and uniform as possible.

 

[ckessel]

Pull your own wrecking yards. Tons of them on cars and trucks.