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Old 05-12-2008, 07:29 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by esisson View Post
I think these will require you to completely remove the OE brackets. May require a little fabrication also. Not sure if you want to go this way or not, just another option!

http://www.absoluteradiator.com/Universal.asp

Steel Radiator Mounting Brackets

Steel mounting brackets for easy installation of universal fit radiators. Brackets bolt to car core support and radiator sits in saddle of brackets. No welding required. Two top and two bottom brackets included. We recommend the use of rubber monting pads, listed below, when using these brackets.
Unfortunately, these look like the one-size-fits-none brackets. The correct brackets are designed to cradle the solder seam between the end tanks and the core. This is the strongest part of the radiator. Also, the long vertical leg has nothing to bolt to in the A-body application. If one has welding skills, I'd just get a second set of the factory brackets from a wrecking yard and splice two sets together to make the wider brackets. Repro rubber inserts are readily available.
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