Hi All... A couple quick questions while I have the radiator out to flush and install better drain plug.
1) Were the radiators painted semi-gloss black, similar to the engine bay?
Radiator repair shops seem to favor a high gloss black and I just wanted to make sure I repaint correctly before putting back in. Will add... mine is an older repro, not original FoMoCo. 20in, 2 core, has similar style tie rod and cools great, so figured worth at least maintaining until I find an original some day.
2) Are the correct hoses the stapled wire style clamp ones like pictured from VCM?
If yes, I'll swap out before putting back together.
3) Did they come originally with a spring in the bottom hose? Or is that something people started doing later to keep the hose from collapsing?
Any help appreciated.
John
67 GT350 #2246