TIG welding on a Champion Radiator

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   So it looks like the best way to attach my fancy New Dual electric fan unit to my radiator is going to be be to have the local Welder guy weld 4) tabs on the sides of my Radiator so I can just bolt it to the shroud the way it is done on a Sirocco  radiator. The sides of the Radiator appear to be about 1/8" T and I would need to 
have 4) little 1/8" T x 3/4" angle about 1" long welded in place.

Can anyone think of a reason that could cause trouble?  I could then use 4) 1/4" x 28t bolts and lock nuts to hold it on and tight against the core. 

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Mark W. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 09 Nov. 2014 Location: Silverton, OR Status: Offline Points: 7984	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mark W. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: TIG welding on a Champion Radiator Posted: 23 May 2020 at 12:49am
	So it looks like the best way to attach my fancy New Dual electric fan unit to my radiator is going to be be to have the local Welder guy weld 4) tabs on the sides of my Radiator so I can just bolt it to the shroud the way it is done on a Sirocco radiator. The sides of the Radiator appear to be about 1/8" T and I would need to have 4) little 1/8" T x 3/4" angle about 1" long welded in place. Can anyone think of a reason that could cause trouble? I could then use 4) 1/4" x 28t bolts and lock nuts to hold it on and tight against the core.
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Ol' Unreliable Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 25 Sep. 2016 Location: CO Springs CO Status: Offline Points: 4226	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ol' Unreliable Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 2020 at 5:33am
	The Champion radiator is TIG welded together at the factory (in China?). If the person welding is good, it should be a good idea. I would say though that you want a larger length of angle to make the brackets. Spread any stress out as much as possible for longevity.
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