LP2 VR 2225 Build

[Euan McDonald]

This is what the rad pipes should look like.

[Lynn Eades]

You should be able to find a pressure valve. (try an add here on MLU?)
The part number is; 553 - Assembly, pressure valve radiator overflow.
As the thing indicates, it is what causes the pressure in the cooling system. They are adjusted (I think) to 3 1/2 psi (adjustable?) Some (later?) radiators are fitted with the correct neck for a 4 lb pressure cap, but yours looks to be the plain blanking cap.
Raising the pressure raises the boiling point of the water 4 degrees F. per pound of pressure, so a 3.5 pound cap raises the boiling point 14 degrees F. (at sea level) This is a good thing. In fact I'd say very important for a reliable carrier in the potential temps you might want to operate your carrier in.

[Andrew Rowe]

Hi Dale, Euan is right on with his picture of the pipes. The only thing is that you will struggle to get them to look like this in todays manufacturing, back then they would have had some form of mandrel pulled through the pipe to form the bend, that's my guess. I have "hot dip" galvanized mine , to stop any internal corrosion, even though I am running anti-freeze. The pressure valve is also shown and rad. stay rods. If you need one you know how to contact me, Cheers Andrew.

[Dale Jordan]

Whats the latest thoughts about Blue Glass or perspex , for head lights , what have others done ? any do's and don't . Dale

[Matt Stephenson]

Hi Dale,

Nice looking headlights. I notice that you've got incandescent bulbs. Using those means heat and heat will cause perspex lenses to soften, melt, distort and ultimately they will begin to burn. If you want to use those bulbs then you will need to get glass cut. I have made enquiries in this respect and have been quoted $70 per lens for blue glass.

Alternative 1..... You can get perspex blue lenses cut, as I have done. The cost of these lenses was about $20 for the pair. I also bought led bulbs for the original BA15 style sockets. The advantage of led is that they draw almost no power, and produce almost no heat compared to incandescent bulbs. The cost for a pair of led bulbs was a princely $3.49 on ebay, with postage.

Alternative 2...... You can keep the incandescent bulbs, ditch getting glass cut and get 2 lenses cut from polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is used as headlight lenses in all modern cars, is durable and heat resistant. The only problem you will have is getting it in clear blue....its only made in clear or smoke. You can paint the inside of the lens with a clear blue type paint, but it will also need to be heat resistant. I've been quoted between $50 to $70 per lens for polycarbonate.

There will always be purists who insist on everything original, however at the end of the day its your carrier and up to you how far you want to go or how deep your pockets are....

The choice is yours.

[Dale Jordan]

Thanks Matt . I took your advice they cut out easy . . Dale

[Dale Jordan]

All done . Very happy with how they turned out . Also I added the outer water proof seal . Dale