4 core rad conversion question

[70CHEVYBB]

I have a 4 core radiator from a 72 and want to put it in my 70. I have a new radiator support and I saved the upper rad mounts. I bought new lower 4 core saddles and all new rubbers. I noticed the lower mounts do not fit in the radiator support. do I just bent the lip of the support down or cut it open to make it fit.

[70CHEVYBB]

here is a pic of the problem

[HotRod C/10]

just bend it over enough with a pair of Dykes/Dikes.....walla!

where did you get those lowers at?

[Ben.Riley]

Originally Posted by 70CHEVYBB

I have a 4 core radiator from a 72 and want to put it in my 70. I have a new radiator support and I saved the upper rad mounts. I bought new lower 4 core saddles and all new rubbers. I noticed the lower mounts do not fit in the radiator support. do I just bent the lip of the support down or cut it open to make it fit.

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I was JUST about to post this question.. I was going to cut, no particular reason, just thought bending wouldn't look as clean.

[70CHEVYBB]

lmc for the saddles and rubbers and they are very nice. I am just going to bend the lip with a adjustable wrench. I have already painted and cleared the support.

[Ben.Riley]

Originally Posted by 70CHEVYBB

lmc for the saddles and rubbers and they are very nice. I am just going to bend the lip with a adjustable wrench. I have already painted and cleared the support.

could you possibly take a picture when done? I may just bend if it looks good.

[TheSeeker]

Heat the area to be bent first, then bend it with a wrench like you plan. It will look much better than trying to crease it without heat, plus it will be easier!