Radiator top plate questions....

Resto Guy · 04-16-2008, 04:17 PM

Are 70 plates different from the 71-72 plates? Also, I remember there were (2??) different width insulators on them, depending on radiator tank thickness. Would one from a 3 row radiator be correct for a 442?
Thanks for clarifying this for me.

2blu442 · 04-18-2008, 08:20 PM

I believe the 69-72 are the same but would have to look more closely to be sure. Yes, the 2 or 3 row radiators use the same top plate, the 4 core uses a different one. If you have a big block go for the larger radiator, 3 or 4 core. In my part of the country I have problems with the 3 core when the temp gets up close to 100. I converted my drivers to 4 core although the top plates are going for gold plated prices now. John

Resto Guy · 04-19-2008, 08:01 PM

Thanks for answering. Got those 70 grilles installed yet?
Could anyone provide me with the measurement of the opening that the rubber insulators set in for a 4 row core? In other words, before buying one I found, I need to be sure what the seller has fits a 4 row core.
Thanks to anyone who can help me.

Resto Guy · 04-23-2008, 03:56 PM

Anyone have a suggestion as to where I should post this to get an answer to my last question?

2blu442 · 04-24-2008, 09:13 PM

I uploaded some photos to my photobucket site of the 4 core top plate. Check out the photos and let me know if this answers your question. John

http://s90.photobucket.com/albums/k257/2blu442/

Resto Guy · 04-25-2008, 04:10 PM

John, the pictures are a huge help. Thanks a bunch, I appreciate you posting them.

2blu442 · 04-27-2008, 09:31 PM

Glad to help out. BTW the grills are still in your box in the back of the garage waiting for me to pull the car apart for painting... hopefully this summer! John

cruznn · 04-28-2008, 07:48 PM

Resto Guy

Just curious, are you working on an olds?

Cruznn

04-16-2008, 04:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Resto Guy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 20	Radiator top plate questions.... Are 70 plates different from the 71-72 plates? Also, I remember there were (2??) different width insulators on them, depending on radiator tank thickness. Would one from a 3 row radiator be correct for a 442? Thanks for clarifying this for me.

04-18-2008, 08:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
2blu442 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 935	Radiator top plates I believe the 69-72 are the same but would have to look more closely to be sure. Yes, the 2 or 3 row radiators use the same top plate, the 4 core uses a different one. If you have a big block go for the larger radiator, 3 or 4 core. In my part of the country I have problems with the 3 core when the temp gets up close to 100. I converted my drivers to 4 core although the top plates are going for gold plated prices now. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

04-24-2008, 09:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
2blu442 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 935	4 core top plate gasket I uploaded some photos to my photobucket site of the 4 core top plate. Check out the photos and let me know if this answers your question. John http://s90.photobucket.com/albums/k257/2blu442/ __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

04-27-2008, 09:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
2blu442 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 935	Glad to help out. BTW the grills are still in your box in the back of the garage waiting for me to pull the car apart for painting... hopefully this summer! John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

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04-19-2008, 08:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Resto Guy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 20	Thanks for answering. Got those 70 grilles installed yet? Could anyone provide me with the measurement of the opening that the rubber insulators set in for a 4 row core? In other words, before buying one I found, I need to be sure what the seller has fits a 4 row core. Thanks to anyone who can help me.

04-23-2008, 03:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Resto Guy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 20	Anyone have a suggestion as to where I should post this to get an answer to my last question?

04-25-2008, 04:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Resto Guy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 20	John, the pictures are a huge help. Thanks a bunch, I appreciate you posting them.

04-28-2008, 07:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
cruznn Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 16	Resto Guy Just curious, are you working on an olds? Cruznn

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