Parts came out of a 68. Original paint on cooler. Fins very straight. Absolutely does not leak. Setup was on a running engine 3 months ago. I have lines I will include but they are not correct. $1400.00
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Can you post a pic with the legnth of the oil cooler please? Thickness as well. I need to see if this fits my application better than what I had collected. Thanks!!
The dimensions minus the fittings are 15" long, 3" thick & 4" wide. 6" wide when you include the hanger brackets.
Quote from: 67GT500#1594 on February 23, 2019, 07:38:39 PM
Can you post a pic with the legnth of the oil cooler please? Thickness as well. I need to see if this fits my application better than what I had collected. Thanks!!
From a function stand point you can do better. From a originality stand point you can not. FYI the 67 cooler although the same were painted black instead of the teal blue.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on February 24, 2019, 02:22:40 AM
Quote from: 67GT500#1594 on February 23, 2019, 07:38:39 PM
Can you post a pic with the legnth of the oil cooler please? Thickness as well. I need to see if this fits my application better than what I had collected. Thanks!!
From a function stand point you can do better. From a originality stand point you can not. FYI the 67 cooler although the same were painted black instead of the teal blue.
Well heck, if you put in an all aluminum 500 cube big block, it's going to melt anyway.
Bump.
Anyone have a pic of how the lines go through the radiator support? Were holes drilled for the lines?
Bump.
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That's a heck of a grommet.
Quote from: shelbydoug on May 07, 2019, 09:00:49 PM
That's a heck of a grommet.
It is not a grommet but a section of windlace.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on May 08, 2019, 12:30:01 AM
Quote from: shelbydoug on May 07, 2019, 09:00:49 PM
That's a heck of a grommet.
It is not a grommet but a section of windlace.
Yes, I realized that right off. I was being creatively critical.
Now that couldn't have been Ford installed so it must have a Shelby part number on it? (there I go being creatively critical again) 8)
Its Ford ;)
Quote from: Coralsnake on May 08, 2019, 07:51:24 AM
Its Ford ;)
But it's only installed on a 67-8 GT500/KR with A/C. You have to get the FORD windlace and MODIFY it to fit the Shelby.
All big blocks with AC. The hole that is normally in the radiator support is enlarged and has sharp edges, hence, the windlace
Great photo, Pete.
All big block Mustangs with A/C got Shelby oil coolers?
Quote from: shelbydoug on May 08, 2019, 11:36:11 AM
All big block Mustangs with A/C got Shelby oil coolers?
No , just the 67 and 68 Shelby GT500's and KR's from the factory.
Was there any other applications the coolers were used on besides Shelbys?
It was made by Hayden, now Fluidyne. Im sure there were other uses, but Im not familiar with them.
Fluidyne still makes them on a limited basis. I bought a dozen a few years ago. The new ones have wavy fins.
Quote from: Coralsnake on May 08, 2019, 02:22:56 PM
It was made by Hayden, now Fluidyne. Im sure there were other uses, but Im not familiar with them.
I am not aware of another application but guess by the lack of availability on the secondary used market that they were obscure applications also. For those reading I wouldn't hold my breath thinking you will find a undiscovered cheap source for the genuine coolers.It may be out there but wouldn't hold my breath. Many like Pete and I have had our ears to the ground for years. Some years ago a Canadian source was selling a pretty exact looking copy for cheap money . It looked great. The only problem was that once you received it you discovered that it was 1/3 of the size of the original . From the picture there was no point of size reference to indicate a problem. The ebay seller worded it in such a way that the size was not a good reason for a return. I still see those pop up every year or two. So you have to be careful of the deal that sounds too good to be true also.
And Fluidyne is quite proud of the wavy fins, they would not make them straight.
Quote from: Coralsnake on May 08, 2019, 03:22:10 PM
And Fluidyne is quite proud of the wavy fins, they would not make them straight.
More surface area within the confines of the outside dimension would be my guess as to why.
I have actual hand written notes from the Ford "test driver" who tested four different oil cooler brands for specific use on 428 engines. I'll try to post a picture when I can.
Randy
I will be at Ford Carlisle next week with the cooler and adapter. I also have and oil pressure gauge with sender and amp gauge for a 68 with a video showing them working.
Bump.
Bump and price drop. $1250.00.
Are the hoses included or do you know where replacement hoses can be purchased?
I have hoses that I will include but they are not concourse correct. They have reusable fittings. Not crimped fittings.
Cooler has been sold.