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Posted 4 Months, 1 Week ago #1
I have a 1927 Oldsmobile that is in excellent condition. The engine has been rebuilt and has the original radiator. I understand that I should not use modern anti-freeze in the radiator, but I do need to add something to the water to prevent corrosion and help with the cooling.
I have read that "water wetter" or another radiator treatment made by GUNK might help with both the anti-corrosion and cooling. Does any one have any information on this subject or any recommendation about what to use.
I live in Texas and want to be able to drive during the sumer months. The car is no fun sitting in the garage.

Thanks, Gene
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Posted 4 Months, 1 Week ago #2
Gene, what did the previous owner use? If the car is still running smoothly he must have been doing something good that is recommendable
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Posted 4 Months, 1 Week ago #3
History on the car:
We bought it in 2003 from the family of the original owner. The car had been sitting in Gaithersberg, Maryland for over 36 years.
Engine woudl turn over, but not run because the Johnson (Pot metal) carburator ws breaking up. Replaced with a Carter DR-0 from the same year and the car ran OK.
I wanted to replace the top cover because it leaked very bad. Since the car had original paint, sheet metal, wood, and upholstery I wanted to keep it unrestored, but both OCA and AACA said if the top was replaced it would never be shown unrestored again, so we did a complete restoration.
Paint, engine, upholstery. We did not replace any wood, sheet metal or glass.
Car won Best of Show at the2008 OCA Nationals in Dearborn.
This was a rust free car from the Michigan - Maryland area!!
No idea what might have been used in 1966 for the radiator. I am hoping that someone on the internet can help.

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Posted 4 Months, 1 Week ago #4
That's quite a story behind this car, Gene. You are lucky to own it. I envy you

Do you perhaps have a photo of the car? I am so curious

Yes, I will inquire about it. I'm afraid I'm personally not familiar with this car but I will ask friends who I think are.
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Posted 4 Months, 1 Week ago #5
I can send pictures separate from this forum if you will provide your email address. I tried to put a picture on the attachment,but it came back as the file was too big.

You can go to the Oldsmobile Club of America website. On the left side of the HOME page there is a thumbnail picture of an Olds Toro. Click on that and you will get to the cover page of the JWO copies. Click on September 2008 and there is a pretty nice picture of our '27 Olds.


You might even want to buy an Oldsmobile and join in on the fun!!

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Posted 4 Months, 1 Week ago #6
Thanks for the effort trying to explain to me where to find photos of it. However if you have a photo of it you can easily attach it by resizing it first - for example with this site (but there are many, MANY, sites like these on the internet)
http://www.shrinkpictures.com/

Yes, I wish. I mean, I wish I could. Really would like to join that club
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