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    still hot 283

    I posted earlier the problem with my '57 Chevy 2 dr Belair overheating during parades and long idles in traffic. I bit the bullet, bought a new three core alum radiator, the necessary hardware to move the radiator to the six cly position, an alum shroul with a 3500cfm fan. I'm now finishing up and need to cut the baffle plate to clear the upper radiator hose. Anyone out there have the necessary area to cut so I don't botch it too bad?
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    Hi Laredneck, welcome to the site. This is the first post I've seen from you so maybe the one you posted earlier didn't work?

    Seems to me that you should just be able to measure from the fender to the hose, then from the edge of the hood to locate the opening. Another way to do it would be to put clay on the bottom of the baffle and let the hood down to touch the clay to the hose. That will tell you exactly where to cut.
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    I like the clay idea, I've used that same principal many times to check clearances. Kids modeling clay can be found at most art stores, maybe even Wallymart. re-useable too.

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