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67/68 GT500 Original AC Oil Cooler, Adapter & fittings

Started by 68stangcjfb, February 23, 2019, 12:30:44 AM

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shelbydoug

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.
68 GT350 Lives Matter!

Coralsnake

All big blocks with AC. The hole that is normally in the radiator support is enlarged and has sharp edges, hence, the windlace
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com


shelbydoug

All big block Mustangs with A/C got Shelby oil coolers?
68 GT350 Lives Matter!

Bob Gaines

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.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

roger

Was there any other applications the coolers were used on besides Shelbys?

Coralsnake

It was made by Hayden, now Fluidyne. Im sure there were other uses, but Im not familiar with them.
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

Coralsnake

Fluidyne still makes them on a limited basis. I bought a dozen a few years ago. The new ones have wavy fins.
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

Bob Gaines

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.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

Coralsnake

And Fluidyne is quite proud of the wavy fins, they would not make them straight.
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

2112

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.

gt350hr

  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
Celebrating 46 years of drag racing 6S477 and no end in sight.

68stangcjfb

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.
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68stangcjfb

68 1/2 CJ Mustang GT FB auto 3.91s 68 1/2 CJ Torino GT FB 3.91s 60 Thunderbird 64 Falcon Sprint conv. 4Spd 65 Falcon Sedan Delivery 67 Fairlane 500 SW 428 4Spd, 68 Torino 4dr 95 Thunderbird SC. 89 F250 Supercab 2wd, 98 Mustang conv. 99 Jeep Cherokee 2002 Thunderbird. 96 Harley FLSTN Heritage Special

68stangcjfb

68 1/2 CJ Mustang GT FB auto 3.91s 68 1/2 CJ Torino GT FB 3.91s 60 Thunderbird 64 Falcon Sprint conv. 4Spd 65 Falcon Sedan Delivery 67 Fairlane 500 SW 428 4Spd, 68 Torino 4dr 95 Thunderbird SC. 89 F250 Supercab 2wd, 98 Mustang conv. 99 Jeep Cherokee 2002 Thunderbird. 96 Harley FLSTN Heritage Special