Radiator Core Size
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Racer
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From: cincinnati oh
Radiator Core Size
How do you determine the "core size" on a radiator? The 76 had two different sizes: 26" & 27". Do you just measure the radiator across (from tank to tank) and that is the size? Surely it can't be that simple 
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by vetteboy1976kr
How do you determine the "core size" on a radiator? The 76 had two different sizes: 26" & 27". Do you just measure the radiator across (from tank to tank) and that is the size? Surely it can't be that simple
The simple part is - GETTING THE RIGHT DIMENSIONS, to start with. I am using my GM 1976 Corvette Specifications manual, available, still I think, direct from GM at no cost.
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Racer
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From: cincinnati oh
The dimesion difference is that one is early 76 and the other is late. I have a late car with the correct radiator support, but am trying to determine if I have the correct upper brackets and radiator (they don't seem to fit right). I have the early brackets (without shroud mount holes) and a radiator from Zip. Thanks for the dimension.
