1968 radiator question

68Tom · 05-12-2008, 07:41 AM

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 · 05-12-2008, 04:26 PM

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 · 05-12-2008, 05:54 PM

Tom,

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

Dan

68Tom · 05-13-2008, 08:38 AM

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 · 05-13-2008, 09:23 AM

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 · 05-13-2008, 11:30 AM

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 · 05-13-2008, 11:40 AM

Quote:

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.

05-12-2008, 07:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
68Tom Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 72	1968 radiator question 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 Last edited by 68Tom : 05-12-2008 at 08:01 AM.

05-12-2008, 05:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
dan1s Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 141	Tom, Here is a pic of mine. Let me know if I can help you in any other way. Dan __________________ Follow link to Pictures and Video... RATE MY CAR http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3068977

05-13-2008, 09:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
dan1s Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 141	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 __________________ Follow link to Pictures and Video... RATE MY CAR http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3068977

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05-12-2008, 04:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
68conv455 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 119	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.

05-13-2008, 08:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
68Tom Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 72	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.

05-13-2008, 11:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jokers69 Senior Moment Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 203	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.