Radiator and condenser installation

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Old Jan 30, 2022 | 03:59 PM
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Radiator and condenser installation

I got my car back with incomplete repairs done and parts missing from my crappy repair shop. All I have is the core support already installed, and a top plate not pictured.I'm hoping the shop finds the my 4 core radiator and condenser, but if they don't I'll have to order them. What additional brackets, bolts, etc are needed? Does anyone have pictures?

1968 442, original 400 swapped to 455, with a manual trans.

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Old Jan 30, 2022 | 04:12 PM
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Post the year, model of car and engine so others can assist.
Old Jan 30, 2022 | 04:26 PM
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Is this the car you're talking about - '68 442? The one with parts in the trunk you couldn't identify? https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...-parts-161633/
Don't assume we can read minds and don't assume members are going to look up a history of your posts as I did to find information. As it stands, we can only assume you're referring to this car.
Old Jan 30, 2022 | 05:04 PM
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@Vintage Chief yeah that's it. 1968 442, original 400 swapped to 455, with a manual trans. I update the original post too.
Old Jan 30, 2022 | 05:12 PM
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Assembly manual from ebay or maybe post a wanted ad here, Fusick Automotive for parts and ask questions here. Hope you get your radiator and condenser back, the mounting parts should be available from members here or Fusick.
Old Mar 22, 2022 | 07:20 PM
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Did you ever make any progress on this?
I have that section of my car, also a 68 442, apart at the moment and might be able to help.

As others have pointed out, a diagram from an assembly manual would be helpfull, but apart from the radiator and condenser themselves (probably OPGI.com for those), at a minimum it looks like you need...

*radiator mounts, Fusick or here: https://www.supercarsunlimited.com/i...iator%20mounts
*AC condenser brackets. Here: https://www.originalair.com/68-72-cu...ckets-2-pieces
* Short bolts and locking nuts to hold them to the core support (your local hardware store)
* Rubber mounts for the condenser to go with the brackets. Here: https://www.originalair.com/condense...no-monte-carlo
... or here for a lot less $$$: https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/128/1594 (if you go this route, you will also have to source flange nuts in the appropriate size from your local hardware store)
* bolt kits for the top plate and fan shroud (probably Fusick)
* Insulation for around the radiator and the clips that hold them in/on (Fusick again)
* Fan Shroud (Fusick again)

There may be more items I am missing and there may be other or better sources, I am just spitballing from memory of what I have seen in various catalogs over the years.

Hope this helps
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