1968 Radiator Core Support Question

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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 03:41 PM
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1968 Radiator Core Support Question

Hoping someone can tell me th answer to this question. Is there really a completely different radiator core supports for the 1968 Culass / 442 or is it just a different top plate that is used?
Old Sep 17, 2018 | 03:43 PM
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More detail for my question. I’m askung is there totally different core support for a HD radiator vs. a standard radiator? Or is just the top plate different?

Old Sep 17, 2018 | 04:46 PM
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More detail for my question. I’m askung is there totally different core support for a HD radiator vs. a standard radiator? Or is just the top plate different?
The only difference with the core support between Heavy Duty and Standard cooling is the width of the radiator saddles at the bottom

Old Sep 17, 2018 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by allyolds68
The only difference with the core support between Heavy Duty and Standard cooling is the width of the radiator saddles at the bottom
To clarify a little, two row and three row radiators use the same core support and top plate. Four row radiators use a different core support and top plate, but as Mike points out, the only difference in the core support is the wider lower saddles. These are spot-welded in place and can be swapped. Repros are available.
Old Sep 18, 2018 | 03:15 AM
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Thanks for the replies! That is what I was hoping to hear. They list two different part numbers in the assembly manual which was confusing.
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