I might check those flappers, good idea!....the cables work fine...

Ken , I know about the fan stuff, mine had when I bought it an electric 'helper' fan in front...the car then ran at 210-220F , I found out the car was missing one of the rubber fillers at the side/base of the rad. support, also no X fillers, but it DID have the bottom valance filler...I added the X fillers, got it to 200F, added the rubber filler , got it to 195F, took off the restricting electric fan , got it to 190F....drove 2 yrs , then did my engine work... as for the temp. I think its fine, I rather run it at 200F and carb set right than run it rich at 190F....as long as its not over 210F , I think its fine...