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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Suspension => Topic started by: 69eliminator on February 05, 2014, 07:42:58 PM

Title: Power steering cooler
Post by: 69eliminator on February 05, 2014, 07:42:58 PM

Can anyone tell me where to get a new PS cooler or where I can send this one to be restored?  Did these come on mustangs as well as cougars?

Thanks

Title: Re: Power steering cooler
Post by: Bob Gaines on February 05, 2014, 08:13:38 PM

Quote from: 69eliminator on February 05, 2014, 07:42:58 PM

Can anyone tell me where to get a new PS cooler or where I can send this one to be restored?  Did these come on mustangs as well as cougars?

Thanks

Yes Mustangs as well as Cougars. They are being reproduced even with the same makers mark. They are not inexpensive.  I can't remember where I saw on recently. Try NPD or Mansfield Mustang. If it were me I  would seal the ends and bead blast it first then carefully straighten the fins with a fin tool from eastwood.  Re paint and i bet you would be surprised . If you don't do that type of work the repros are nice. 

Title: Re: Power steering cooler
Post by: TLea on February 05, 2014, 08:20:45 PM

I've restored a lot worse than that. I could make that bad boy look flawless  ;D

Title: Re: Power steering cooler
Post by: J_Speegle on February 05, 2014, 08:21:15 PM

Nice set of clamps there ;)

Title: Re: Power steering cooler
Post by: jmlay on February 06, 2014, 02:17:54 PM

Straitening tool for the fins can be purchased at your local home store, a good hardware store,  any heating/AC supply. No need to waste the money on shipping & own it at your convenience.

Title: Re: Power steering cooler
Post by: 69eliminator on February 06, 2014, 09:16:16 PM

Thanks For everyone's response. I'll give the cleanup a try.
After the bead blast what is the correct finish?
Thanks.
Brian

Title: Re: Power steering cooler
Post by: J_Speegle on February 06, 2014, 09:22:45 PM

Quote from: 69eliminator on February 06, 2014, 09:16:16 PM

After the bead blast what is the correct finish?

semi-gloss black - going to have to apply from a bunch of angles to get full coverage ;)

Title: Re: Power steering cooler
Post by: 69eliminator on February 06, 2014, 10:17:13 PM

Thanks Jeff,
Appreciate the help
Such a great site !!!!