Getting too hot
 

I got too hot recently waiting in line to enter a car show. It was 90+ degrees and I was not the only one, but I would like to upgrade my cooling system. My 65 coupe is mostly stock, so I would like to continue that way, but don't necessarily have to.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Does anyone know if these cars came with fan shrouds?

A few suggestions that I have already heard are to put a fan on the front of the radiator (on the top half), get an alum. radiator and install a fan shroud.

Thanks!

A shroud would definatly help, I know my '66 has one from the factory, yours should too, I imagine.
Have you " tuned up" the coolant system lately to get the most out of the stock setup?
i.e. Full flush, check for any radiator blockages/corrosion, maybe a new thermostat, correct proportions for antifreeze/water?

If you're still running hot after that, then I would start thinking mods (new rad. elec fan etc)

I dont know how older stangs react to this , but some of the later models can be run with a cooler tstat too.
Just some general ideas,

J

I put in a new stat (180 deg) about two months ago.

thermostat
 

I have a 160 thermostat in mine, but it does not get driven in the winter or colder months. I was always told that with older ford head designs, the engine to run's better at cooler temps when compared to a chevy style head. Mine runs great on the 160, so I would tend to agree with them.
Ryan

Have you tried using a Gano filter?

http://www.catsradiator.com/newimages/Dcp00487sm2.jpg
I installed one in my 65( all stock) a few years ago after having my rad cleaned out , new hoses ect. But have never used the factory shroud.After the initial install I ran her and checked the trap after about an hour of driving or so. I then checked it once every other week for a month or so and got loads of fust out of my system.
Even on the hottest of days she never runs hot. :D
here is a LINK to a page with loads of info on them you can even make your own.
I hope this helps
Cheers!