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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-15-2016, 12:46 AM

Thanks for the suggestion for a coupler. Yeah, seems employing the radiator is a favorite. From what little I've read, the downfall is coolant leaking into the trans. Probably unlikely, I suppose.

Just found an image of a condenser. Looks like it takes up the entire width of the opening for the radiator, on the core support. Must have been a real tight fit on this truck. The cooler needs to come out IMO, at least an 1" on the LH truck side, and maybe higher too. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the holes on each corner of that opening on the core support are for the condenser. Think I'll mount my reject condenser, see what happens. I'M SUPPOSED TO BE REMOVING PARTS, NOT ADDING THEM........ha!

On a side note, I've found the most challenging part of this project are things that aren't factory correct, as I'm removing parts. Bits and pieces.

03-15-2016, 12:46 AM	#3
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Re: A/C condenser and transmission cooler - questions Thanks for the suggestion for a coupler. Yeah, seems employing the radiator is a favorite. From what little I've read, the downfall is coolant leaking into the trans. Probably unlikely, I suppose. Just found an image of a condenser. Looks like it takes up the entire width of the opening for the radiator, on the core support. Must have been a real tight fit on this truck. The cooler needs to come out IMO, at least an 1" on the LH truck side, and maybe higher too. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the holes on each corner of that opening on the core support are for the condenser. Think I'll mount my reject condenser, see what happens. I'M SUPPOSED TO BE REMOVING PARTS, NOT ADDING THEM........ha! On a side note, I've found the most challenging part of this project are things that aren't factory correct, as I'm removing parts. Bits and pieces. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 03-15-2016 at 01:21 AM.