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Old 02-06-2016, 04:26 PM   #1
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replacement radiator help

so i am replacing my radiator. the one i just got from the local auto parts store will not fit in between the frame rails. it measures to be a little over 25". it looks like for it to fit in between the rails it needs to be under 23 3/4. everything i see online looks to be in the 25" range. am i missing something?
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Old 02-06-2016, 06:03 PM   #2
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so i am replacing my radiator. the one i just got from the local auto parts store will not fit in between the frame rails. it measures to be a little over 25". it looks like for it to fit in between the rails it needs to be under 23 3/4. everything i see online looks to be in the 25" range. am i missing something?
i used champion http://www.championradiators.com/Che...radiator-63-66

or in case your a 6 cylinder engine http://www.championradiators.com/Che...6cyl-1960-1966
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Old 02-06-2016, 06:06 PM   #3
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Re: replacement radiator help

As shown in the links, your's proably came with the 6 cylder radiator and you have a v8 for the replacement. Also the core is narrow than the tanks and I have seen some aftermarket ones that didn't have the slight indentations so it would fit right.
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Old 02-06-2016, 06:09 PM   #4
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As shown in the links, your's proably came with the 6 cylder radiator and you have a v8 for the replacement. Also the core is narrow than the tanks and I have seen some aftermarket ones that didn't have the slight indentations so it would fit right.
this is true ... i will add that i did not have a fitment issue with useing them so you should be safe
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Old 02-06-2016, 06:18 PM   #5
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Re: replacement radiator help

it looks like the measurements on the 6 cylinder one should work thanks!
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it looks like the measurements on the 6 cylinder one should work thanks!
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Old 02-07-2016, 01:40 PM   #7
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A 85 vette radiator will work.. $120 at O'riellys.
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