1968 radiator question

[68Tom]

Does anyone know the proper placement of where the opening/radiator cap is on the '68 442? It should be at the end, right?

I'd like to get a 4-row radiator, so does anyone else know of least expensive place with correct style 4-row replacement radiators? I've found here thus far: http://www.yourautocoolingsource.com...product/CU0165

[68conv455]

I don't have a 442, but my 68 cutlass has the radiator cap on the passenger side, in the top corner of the radiator. I'm undergoing a 455 swap and purchased a 4-core radiator from complete radiators (on ebay) for $199 + 20 for shipping. It measures the same dimensions as my original radiator except for thickness (it is thicker obviously). The only difference I see is that the radiator cap is positioned differently than stock. (it is still in the corner but positioned horizontal rather than angled). Fit doesn't appear to be an issue.

[dan1s]

Tom,

Here is a pic of mine. Let me know if I can help you in any other way.

Dan

[68Tom]

Thanks Dan. I think I'm going with the one I provided in the link for now. I'm spending a ton of money on an engine rebuild, and this car needs a lot, so I can use the money I'm saving on some other things that are needed.

[dan1s]

Tom,

Here's a radiator on Ebay. The current bid is really not that bad. And it seems to be the same as mine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...ayphotohosting

[Jokers69]

why don't you take your original radiator to a radiator shop and have them re-core it with a heavier duty core? That way you keep the original side cans and have more cooling capacity.

[68Tom]

Originally Posted by dan1s

Tom,

Here's a radiator on Ebay. The current bid is really not that bad. And it seems to be the same as mine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...ayphotohosting

Saw that one. Wasn't sure what was up with the brown on it in the photos, so I was reluctant to bid.

I'll keep the original tank and perhaps eventually get it recored. I guess in the end, as long as it works ok, I'm fine with it. I'm not doing a ground up resto on it this time around. I just want to get eventhing in good working order and looking good so I can drive it. I'll do the ground up when I live in a different city and have the space to do some of the work myself.