Short Term Radiator Storage During Restoration

[HoveringHMMWV]

I’m about to begin a full restoration on an M38. What steps should I take to preserve the radiator after its removal from the vehicle? Drain, flush, dry out, cap off and refill,………? My planned timeline will require this condition for 6 to 9 months before reinstallation. Thanks in advance for the input.

 

[mgFray]

No idea if it's a good idea or not, but when I restored an old 1967, the old timer at the local muffler/radiator shop told me to just fill it with new (green) coolant and cap the ends.