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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: GI JOE on September 28, 2012, 05:16:20 AM
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Hi everyone,
I have my OEM BB radiator but it is faded, had some renters, etc, etc... I cleaned it out, but have not yet pressure tested her...
What I need to know is everything I should do to restore it back to OEM operational and show car level...
any suggestions and advice is greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten. :)
J:OE
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If you're going to show level chances are the tanks will need to be pulled and dents tapped out. You may need to remove them regardless. I recently had mine re-cored, and I think to have it reworked to show condition would have added $200-300 to the bill, but it sounds like you are doing the work? I saw a couple Legends cars at the Camaro Nationals that looked over-restored, much prettier radiator than how they left the factory. I'm not sure if your car will be a driver or show. Before you get into it, ensure it is really the original or date correct if doing a show level resto. Any doubts post pictures here and the experts will comment.
The tags are important - if you send it out, ensure the shop knows to keep them and reinstall exactly if it's taken apart for repair. Take pics before you drop it off.
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here are some photos