1965 396 lower radiator seal

[Garth T.]

[Jim D.]

Re: 1965 396 lower radiator seal

Although the A.I.M. shows the seal, many/most L-78 cars never had one, mine doesn't. https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...ht=shroud+seal

[Mike M.]

Re: 1965 396 lower radiator seal

I too haven't seen lower seals on 65 396's. mike

[Ray K.]

Re: 1965 396 lower radiator seal

Also, never one on my 1965 396.

Ray

[Carl N.]

Re: 1965 396 lower radiator seal

Did not have one on mine mid July St Louis body/build

[James W.]

Re: 1965 396 lower radiator seal

'65 396 VIN 2216X does not have one.

[Gary C.]

Re: 1965 396 lower radiator seal

18669 has one.

[Jim D.]

Re: 1965 396 lower radiator seal

Gary,
Do you know the complete history of your car? With the exception of Edward on the other thread I linked above, who admits to adding his, you are the only one who states your car has one. Cars built before and after yours never had one including many well documented, original cars. Is it possible yours was added because the A.I.M stated it should have one or maybe a deduction in previous judging?

I read a previous post of yours and it sounds like it was added after the it left the factory. " The mechanic that was doing my work at the time somehow got extra room by playing with the shroud. I never had a problem with it once installed."

[Gary C.]

Re: 1965 396 lower radiator seal

Hi Jim,
It was on the car when I bought it in 2010.
It was Judged TF at the Waco Regional in 1996. I have the judging sheets and it was not mentioned.
There is no mention of seals for the L78 in the latest JG 6th Edition page 203.
It has the long top seal as well.

[Gary C.]

Re: 1965 396 lower radiator seal

Hi Jim,
Which post of mine are you referring to here?
"I read a previous post of yours and it sounds like it was added after the it left the factory. " The mechanic that was doing my work at the time somehow got extra room by playing with the shroud. I never had a problem with it once installed.""

[Jim D.]

Re: 1965 396 lower radiator seal

Sorry Gary, I got you confused with someone else, my mistake.