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1965 Radiator Help
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02/19/10 03:21 PM
02/19/10 03:21 PM
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Mr Bojangles
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My radiator took a dive in my 1965 440 4spd Belvedere....After looking around the replacement cost between $300-$450....I know I can get an aluminum for around that.....But in the interest of keeping cost down does anyone know of another Make/Model radiator that will fit with little modification that will work with the 440....
Any thoughts or experiences???
1965 Belvedere II 440 4psd 4.10 Driver
1966 Belvedere II Race Car Project
1970 Duster Street Car Project
2003 Hemi Ram Quad Cab 4x4
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Re: 1965 Radiator Help
[Re: Mr Bojangles]
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02/19/10 03:58 PM
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therocks
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I have a 65 C body in mine.Got it and the shroud from a boneyard for 60 bucks.Been in for 10 years and still runs at 180 allday even with a 12.5 comp motor and its nver been touched.Its almost a perfect fit.Just the lower hose sits close to the oil filter so I run the short style filter.My kids 62 300 has almost the exact same rad.We had his recored and its a 3 core.It cost like 250.Rocky
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Re: 1965 Radiator Help
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02/19/10 04:39 PM
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Mr Bojangles
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Thanks for the info. What about any newer style crossflow radiators that would fit? I'm gonna hit the boneyard with a tape measure ....just looking for any ideas????
1965 Belvedere II 440 4psd 4.10 Driver
1966 Belvedere II Race Car Project
1970 Duster Street Car Project
2003 Hemi Ram Quad Cab 4x4
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Re: 1965 Radiator Help
[Re: Mr Bojangles]
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02/19/10 04:45 PM
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therocks
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There is a new aluminum style in parts.I think its 275.Looks like oe style and they are supposed to work good.Guy on Ebay sells them also.Cross flows are a tough fit in the early B bodys because every thing is in the way.I had about 5 or 6 early rads in the garage.My kids scrapped them.Man was I POed.I did buy a spare BB one out of my buddys 64 when he went BeCool.That was over a grand for the complete setup.Rocky
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Re: 1965 Radiator Help
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02/19/10 10:59 PM
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Andrewh
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I put in a dual pass rad from 4 seconds flat. Had it setup like a 26 inch so it is a tight fit, but it works. Had to move the horns to the outside. Fits in my 65 coronet. You could probably order one to fit in the 22 inch space. Doesn't have a cooler for the trans,and both inlet and outlet have to be on the same side. here. http://www.4secondsflat.com/Radiatorsmain.html
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Re: 1965 Radiator Help
[Re: Mr Bojangles]
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02/20/10 07:34 AM
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therocks
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Ive heard of a few guys that ran the rad in parts 4 sale.Most said they fit good as was the quality.Didnt hear of any heating issues either.Rocky
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Re: 1965 Radiator Help
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02/20/10 08:20 AM
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dart1962_440
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As an alternate, out of the box idea, the C-Body Dry Dock web site has a tech article on fitting a Ford Explorer radiator into a C-body. Here's the link to page 2 with pics: http://www.cbodydrydock.com/content.php?article.7.1The Spectra brand on Rockauto.com is cheap: SPECTRA PREMIUM Part # CU2173 {#2173} OHV; Automatic trans. [May substitute alternate brand -- same quality & warranty] $121.79
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