question on radiator fit
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question on radiator fit
one of the members is selling a 1973 bb rad and fan from dewitts. i've got a 72 i want to install it into. on the dewitts web site the only difference i can see is at the top pass side (73 has a cap, and 72 has a nipple). does anyone know if the 73 will fit a 72 support? any other problems? thanks
jeff
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No core support crossed over from the 1972-1973 cars. The radiator may work depending on the radiator that is in the car, but I doubt it.
The issue is if you have the aluminum radiator car there is no way it will work. If you have a car with the brass radiator, it may work but I’m not sure if the core will fit the support even if the distance between the tanks is the same.
This may help you.
Willcox Inc.
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Radiator Supports:
The issue is if you have the aluminum radiator car there is no way it will work. If you have a car with the brass radiator, it may work but I’m not sure if the core will fit the support even if the distance between the tanks is the same.
This may help you.
Willcox Inc.
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Radiator Supports:
Last edited by Willcox Corvette; Feb 22, 2008 at 02:56 PM.
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It depends. The core supports need to be the same distance otherwise it wont properly seat into the lower brackets. Also, aluminum radiators have a central bracket to hold the radiator in place, If your support has central bracket holes on top you can buy a bracket. Lastly, if your car has an expansion tank (overflow tank) you need one with the nipple.
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one of the members is selling a 1973 bb rad and fan from dewitts. i've got a 72 i want to install it into. on the dewitts web site the only difference i can see is at the top pass side (73 has a cap, and 72 has a nipple). does anyone know if the 73 will fit a 72 support? any other problems? thanks
jeff
jeff
