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Stevehose

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My radiator overflow tank developed a small leak between the top and bottom halves so I brought it to the rad shop and had them bead blast it, separate and resolder the halves back together, and re-weld the mounting brackets for the sum of $50. It seemed criminal to repaint the brass so I wet sanded with 1000 and 2000 grit then polished it some with Flitz followed by Collinite metal wax. I did paint the brackets to keep them from rusting. Should develop into a nice rich patina over time. I know it's not factory, but damn it sure is purty.

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Nice, like the look.

Was at a Hotrod show last week, there was a finished car (an old ford coupe or something) all done in clear coated steel, very impressive, all had beaten and filed, looked awesome
 
looks great Steve. i might have to do that as well with my leaky reservoir. if i can find a radiator shop around me. guess looking would help

something else to add to my must do list ... would look great with the black engine compartment
 
Looks great and you can go stock anytime with a small can of paint. I might do the same.
Steve
 
Bob,

just think what that will look like next to your webers and your new stahl header in satin gray.

s
 
Hello Steve, I don't have a Radiator shop in Venice that will resolder my leaking tank, Where did you have yours fixed?

Thank you.

Larry Louton
 
Larry Louton said:
Hello Steve, I don't have a Radiator shop in Venice that will resolder my leaking tank, Where did you have yours fixed?

Thank you.

Larry Louton
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Had it done in New Orleans a long time ago in a place far, far away. Should be a place somewhere around here, I’ll ask around.
 
Stevehose said:
My radiator overflow tank developed a small leak between the top and bottom halves so I brought it to the rad shop and had them bead blast it, separate and resolder the halves back together, and re-weld the mounting brackets for the sum of $50. It seemed criminal to repaint the brass so I wet sanded with 1000 and 2000 grit then polished it some with Flitz followed by Collinite metal wax. I did paint the brackets to keep them from rusting. Should develop into a nice rich patina over time. I know it's not factory, but damn it sure is purty.
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Steve;
Nice look. But, I'm confused. You can't really weld steel to brass. So, are the mounting flanges brazed on brass? If so, why would they rust?
 
With my best N'awlins accent: ah'm afraid ah caint see them steel brackets, because the glint of the braight sun off that that there purdy coolant tank is blaindin' mah eyes...

Man, that is one CLEAN engine bay!

S
 
I believe it was Steve who inspired me to do the same to my CSi overflow tank. A beautiful change to the engine compartment.
 
ScottAndrews said:
With my best N'awlins accent: ah'm afraid ah caint see them steel brackets, because the glint of the braight sun off that that there purdy coolant tank is blaindin' mah eyes...

Man, that is one CLEAN engine bay!

S
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Thanks... I really like how the brass works with all the other colors and finishes in the engine bay.
FYI - that tank is from Murray Fowler.... I bought it from him several years ago when he was selling some of his spare parts and other extra items from his garage.
I like having that bit of history to my car... just because.
 
Recommend a high temperature clear coat to avoid perpetual polishing. Ask me how I know, since I was 5 in 1973 I have cleaned, polished then learned to protect it with clear "bowling alley wax. This is my 1914 KisselKar 4-40 Touring currently on display at the Wisconsin Auto Museum in Hartford where these were built to order from 1906 to 1930.


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