radiator support interchange?
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From: Raleigh NC
Originally Posted by I'm Batman
What's the line production number for your car? I'm around 2500, and I'm pretty sure it has the later support.
If I do decide to fab one myself, you can bet it will be quite a bit sturdier than the GM design.
If I do decide to fab one myself, you can bet it will be quite a bit sturdier than the GM design.
I would kill for a well designed aluminum radiator support:
It should have integral support lugs (bolt/bushing mount) for a special edition DeWitts radiator and the same type of mounts for either dual Spals or Mark VIII fans. It also should have integral poly radiator seals pre-installed.
It should also come polished or natural.
Let's design and build'em and make some money.
Last edited by PhotoVette1; Aug 2, 2006 at 06:46 AM.
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From: KC MO
Originally Posted by PhotoVette1
I recently pulled my radiator support. I have come to the conclusion that the design of it is also intended to add alot of rigidity and structural support to the front end of the car. The 2 lower bolts should be considered body mounts #9-10, yes? Then there's the 6 bolts that attach the core support to the body.
Ill post some pics if its worth a $#!+ at cooling...
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by PhotoVette1
Mine: 16729. I also have a '76 hood that is orginal and the switches and wiring for the 'headlights uP!' warning--it was a low mileage, 1-owner, no hit car. They (GM) must have been cleaning the shop up the day they made my Vette.
I would kill for a well designed aluminum radiator support:
It should have integral support lugs (bolt/bushing mount) for a special edition DeWitts radiator and the same type of mounts for either dual Spals or Mark VIII fans. It also should have integral poly radiator seals pre-installed.
It should also come polished or natural.
Let's design and build'em and make some money.
I would kill for a well designed aluminum radiator support:
It should have integral support lugs (bolt/bushing mount) for a special edition DeWitts radiator and the same type of mounts for either dual Spals or Mark VIII fans. It also should have integral poly radiator seals pre-installed.
It should also come polished or natural.
Let's design and build'em and make some money.
Weird car you have there. Mine was built much earlier and has the standard early 77 mish-mash of 76 and 78 parts, but the wiring (what hasn't been Bubba-ized) is all 77.
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I have a '75 and a '78. the core supports are interchangeable, but, the later model mounts a narrower radiator (narrower between the fenderwellls. The later model radiator (and shroud) is therefore easier to wrestle into and out of the car. The radiator and shroud for my 75 is a real nightmare to get in and out. I think the radiator is about 3-4 inches less wide on the 78. clearance to the front bushing of the upper suspension a-arms.
so if you're really looking to max out the radiator core width, the earlier version.
tape a large piece of cardboard to the front and back of the radiator before you put it in, to protect the core from damage during the wrestling exercise.
if you go with electric fans, then to-heck with the shroud hassle.
so if you're really looking to max out the radiator core width, the earlier version.
tape a large piece of cardboard to the front and back of the radiator before you put it in, to protect the core from damage during the wrestling exercise.
if you go with electric fans, then to-heck with the shroud hassle.
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by rpoL98
I have a '75 and a '78. the core supports are interchangeable, but, the later model mounts a narrower radiator (narrower between the fenderwellls. The later model radiator (and shroud) is therefore easier to wrestle into and out of the car. The radiator and shroud for my 75 is a real nightmare to get in and out. I think the radiator is about 3-4 inches less wide on the 78. clearance to the front bushing of the upper suspension a-arms.
so if you're really looking to max out the radiator core width, the earlier version.
tape a large piece of cardboard to the front and back of the radiator before you put it in, to protect the core from damage during the wrestling exercise.
if you go with electric fans, then to-heck with the shroud hassle.
so if you're really looking to max out the radiator core width, the earlier version.
tape a large piece of cardboard to the front and back of the radiator before you put it in, to protect the core from damage during the wrestling exercise.
if you go with electric fans, then to-heck with the shroud hassle.
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From: Chattanooga TN
Originally Posted by PhotoVette1
Mine: 16729. I also have a '76 hood that is orginal and the switches and wiring for the 'headlights uP!' warning--it was a low mileage, 1-owner, no hit car. They (GM) must have been cleaning the shop up the day they made my Vette....
