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Aug 4, 2013 | 06:57 PM

lstelling

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1971 radiator

Can anyone tell me if the radiator in this picture is for a 1971 350 with automatic transmission? I have been told that it may have the wrong radiator. (1973+ possibly?)

Aug 4, 2013 | 07:22 PM

Hammerhead Fred

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Hard to tell from that photo. 69-72 auto radiator is very similar looking to the 73-76. If it cools and doesn't flop around why the concern?

Aug 4, 2013 | 07:38 PM

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It does move around a bit due to a missing bracket. Easily solved. However, the radiator leaks pretty bad. I am told it needs to be replaced. I want to make sure if I do that I get the right one. If I understand correctly, the 71 auto radiators were 26" wide and had a square passenger edge. This one has a 45 degree angle at the passenger corner, which I think started in 73, but I am not sure. If I have to buy a new one, it might as well be correct.

Aug 4, 2013 | 07:50 PM

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You have a 73 up radiator. The fill cap is at an angle like the 73's and on a 70-72 the cap is straight

Aug 4, 2013 | 08:01 PM

lstelling

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Thank you. I thought that might be the case from what I could find online. On an unrelated note, the valve covers have obviously been replaced. Can someone tell me what the valve covers on a 71 350/270 auto looked like? Thanks!