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correct radiator for 69 GTX #662253 04/06/10 10:50 AM 04/06/10 10:50 AM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 13 Motor City S sixty9GTX OP member
sixty9GTX OP member S Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 13 Motor City	Hello, I have a 69 Plymouth GTX 440 4-speed. RS23L9G and build date of 305. Would the 054 radiator be correct? and would it be small font or large font and what would be acceptable date codes on the top tank for the 305 build date. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Moparts 5910397-radiator054.jpg (73 downloads)

Re: correct radiator for 69 GTX [Re: sixty9GTX] #662254 04/06/10 11:02 AM 04/06/10 11:02 AM
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TrueTripleX super stock T Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,060 Ball Ground GA	You really need yoru build sheet to be CORRECT. Do you have a 22' or 26" core support?

Re: correct radiator for 69 GTX [Re: TrueTripleX] #662255 04/06/10 11:05 AM 04/06/10 11:05 AM
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sixty9GTX OP member S Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 13 Motor City	Mine has the 26" core, forgot to include that. No build sheet, just fender tag.

Re: correct radiator for 69 GTX [Re: sixty9GTX] #662256 04/06/10 11:21 AM 04/06/10 11:21 AM
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hemi68charger master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,828 Houston, Tx	The 055 is what you want. As far as large versus small, it's your call I believe. From my learning here, the large font was a pre-mid-year thing and then slowly, the small font took over during the later part of the production run. That doesn't say though there weren't any large fonts that popped up after mid-year.. I believe the 054 is associated with the 440's which came with one of the super high performance axle packages, Dana or 8.75... This is my understanding........ Troy EDIT: looks like it is the 055 with the 4-speed 3.54 Dana equipped car. Last edited by hemi68charger; 04/06/10 11:45 AM. Troy Houston Mopar Connection Club '69 Charger Daytona 440 - auto - 4.10 Dana (now with 426 hemi) '69 Charger 500 440 - 4speed - 3.54 Dana '70 Road Runner 383 - 4speed - a/c (now with 440)

Re: correct radiator for 69 GTX [Re: sixty9GTX] #662257 04/06/10 11:24 AM 04/06/10 11:24 AM
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6T9Hemi super stock Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 935 Elizabethtown, KY	Could take an 2949055. 1969 340 4 Speed Swinger R4, black vinyl, white butt stripe, 3:91

Re: correct radiator for 69 GTX [Re: 6T9Hemi] #662258 04/06/10 11:37 AM 04/06/10 11:37 AM
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Cuda_Mike super stock C Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 720 Indiana	Mine has the 055, 440 4spd. w/3.54 Dana.

Re: correct radiator for 69 GTX [Re: 6T9Hemi] #662259 04/06/10 11:42 AM 04/06/10 11:42 AM
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hemi68charger master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,828 Houston, Tx	Here's a discussion on the Charger Board.. Charger Board thread on 26" rad's in '69. If it's a regular 440 4-speed with 3.54, looks like the radiator is 055 (2-core), the 054 (3-core) were for the optional 4.10 gears and Hemi auto/man? Troy Houston Mopar Connection Club '69 Charger Daytona 440 - auto - 4.10 Dana (now with 426 hemi) '69 Charger 500 440 - 4speed - 3.54 Dana '70 Road Runner 383 - 4speed - a/c (now with 440)

Re: correct radiator for 69 GTX [Re: hemi68charger] #662260 04/06/10 02:50 PM 04/06/10 02:50 PM
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LYNCHROAD69.5 mopar Joined: May 2007 Posts: 545 Massachusetts	Quote: If it's a regular 440 4-speed with 3.54, looks like the radiator is 055 (2-core), the 054 (3-core) were for the optional 4.10 gears and Hemi auto/man? don't forget six pack cars...the one you have is wrong...just box it up and send it to me

Re: correct radiator for 69 GTX [Re: LYNCHROAD69.5] #662261 04/06/10 03:40 PM 04/06/10 03:40 PM
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sixty9GTX OP member S Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 13 Motor City	Yes, mine is the A33 code, trac pack option, 3.54 DANA. So the 055 would be the correct radiator since the A33 code was considered standard for the 440 4-speed. Is the second line the date code on the top tank? and if so, how do you decode it? Thanks to all for the info, I appreciate the help.

Re: correct radiator for 69 GTX [Re: sixty9GTX] #662262 04/06/10 03:55 PM 04/06/10 03:55 PM
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MOPARMIKE69 master M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,636 Nashville, TN	Date code is stamped on the mounting flange, passenger side 69 Road Runner vert 69 GTX hard top 70 Road Runner 4 speed 70 Hemi Cuda vert

Re: correct radiator for 69 GTX [Re: sixty9GTX] #662263 04/06/10 04:19 PM 04/06/10 04:19 PM
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gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,485 It's a dry heat	my march 5th sbd = 055 IF it's a 440-4spd + 3.54 Dana small font 054 IF it's an upgraded axle pkg to include - as an example- disc brakes or max cooling upgrades

Re: correct radiator for 69 GTX [Re: gtx6970] #662264 04/06/10 08:01 PM 04/06/10 08:01 PM
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hemi68charger master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,828 Houston, Tx	Quote: my march 5th sbd = 055 IF it's a 440-4spd + 3.54 Dana small font 054 IF it's an upgraded axle pkg to include - as an example- disc brakes or max cooling upgrades Troy Houston Mopar Connection Club '69 Charger Daytona 440 - auto - 4.10 Dana (now with 426 hemi) '69 Charger 500 440 - 4speed - 3.54 Dana '70 Road Runner 383 - 4speed - a/c (now with 440)

Re: correct radiator for 69 GTX [Re: gtx6970] #662265 04/06/10 08:21 PM 04/06/10 08:21 PM
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AZ_A12_BEE I Live Here Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808	Quote: my march 5th sbd = 055 IF it's a 440-4spd + 3.54 Dana small font 054 IF it's an upgraded axle pkg to include - as an example- disc brakes or max cooling upgrades With no build sheet it could be either but the 055 is standard with the 054 the upgraded HD cooling. Im using a 054 in my 69 440/4speed Coronet R/T with 3.54 gears. I have no BS and the car is an original Az car so Im going with the HD cooling. 69.5 A12 Bee, first purchased in 1976, car 169 on registry 69 Coronet R/T 440/4 spd 69 Coronet 500 Conv H code 383 4bbl/auto 37 Plymouth PU Find your spot on earth and ride it.

Re: correct radiator for 69 GTX [Re: sixty9GTX] #662266 04/07/10 01:33 PM 04/07/10 01:33 PM
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CaptainGTX member C Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 89 Colorado	My 69 GTX is also a 440 4-spd 3.54 Trac Pack car. Radiator is 055 as confirmed by the build sheet. Don't forget the power steering cooler which was also original to these cars. Rich 1969 GTX 440 4-spd 1953 Dodge Coronet Convertible (Dodge's first hemi)

Re: correct radiator for 69 GTX [Re: CaptainGTX] #662267 04/07/10 04:14 PM 04/07/10 04:14 PM
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gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,485 It's a dry heat	Quote: My 69 GTX is also a 440 4-spd 3.54 Trac Pack car. Radiator is 055 as confirmed by the build sheet. Don't forget the power steering cooler which was also original to these cars. Don't hold me to it, but I think if it has a pwr str cooler . it signifies max cooling - thus would have an 054 radiator. My old GTX was a 440 - 4spd - 3/54 Dana - man drum brakes - No ps cooler and an 055 radiator

Re: correct radiator for 69 GTX [Re: gtx6970] #662268 04/07/10 08:18 PM 04/07/10 08:18 PM
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Paul Jacobs super stock P Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,039 INDIANA	Quote: Quote: My 69 GTX is also a 440 4-spd 3.54 Trac Pack car. Radiator is 055 as confirmed by the build sheet. Don't forget the power steering cooler which was also original to these cars. Don't hold me to it, but I think if it has a pwr str cooler . it signifies max cooling - thus would have an 054 radiator. My old GTX was a 440 - 4spd - 3/54 Dana - man drum brakes - No ps cooler and an 055 radiator Right, in 69 if it was 4.10 Dana, it was supposed to have ps cooler & 054.

Re: correct radiator for 69 GTX [Re: Paul Jacobs] #662269 04/07/10 08:44 PM 04/07/10 08:44 PM
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bjg member B Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 93 In.	My 69 GTX is 440 4-speed dana 60 power st. cooler 354 gears 26" radiator #2949055. I've owned this car since 1978. Far as I know this is correct.

Re: correct radiator for 69 GTX [Re: Paul Jacobs] #662270 04/07/10 08:46 PM 04/07/10 08:46 PM
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RJS master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,224 JERSEY	Quote: Quote: Quote: My 69 GTX is also a 440 4-spd 3.54 Trac Pack car. Radiator is 055 as confirmed by the build sheet. Don't forget the power steering cooler which was also original to these cars. Don't hold me to it, but I think if it has a pwr str cooler . it signifies max cooling - thus would have an 054 radiator. My old GTX was a 440 - 4spd - 3/54 Dana - man drum brakes - No ps cooler and an 055 radiator Right, in 69 if it was 4.10 Dana, it was supposed to have ps cooler & 054. Not true, 69 440 4 speed track pack 354 dana had an 055 and a ps cooler. I just sold my 69 Coronet and the 055 radiator was original looking when I bought it and the date code on the right side was correct. The PS cooler looked original and was dated correct for the car. the distributor dual point Prestolite looked original and was dated correct for the car etc... Same with the 69 GTX I had 10+ years ago. Last edited by RJS; 04/07/10 08:47 PM.

Re: correct radiator for 69 GTX [Re: Paul Jacobs] #662271 04/07/10 10:52 PM 04/07/10 10:52 PM
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hemi68charger master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,828 Houston, Tx	Quote: Quote: Quote: My 69 GTX is also a 440 4-spd 3.54 Trac Pack car. Radiator is 055 as confirmed by the build sheet. Don't forget the power steering cooler which was also original to these cars. Don't hold me to it, but I think if it has a pwr str cooler . it signifies max cooling - thus would have an 054 radiator. My old GTX was a 440 - 4spd - 3/54 Dana - man drum brakes - No ps cooler and an 055 radiator Right, in 69 if it was 4.10 Dana, it was supposed to have ps cooler & 054. That's what my Daytona and soon-2-be C500 has, both A32's with autos, 054... Dana, my former '69 Charger 500 had a 440, 4-speed, 3.54 Dana, ps cooler and prestolite dual-point & 055 radiator. Troy Houston Mopar Connection Club '69 Charger Daytona 440 - auto - 4.10 Dana (now with 426 hemi) '69 Charger 500 440 - 4speed - 3.54 Dana '70 Road Runner 383 - 4speed - a/c (now with 440)

Re: correct radiator for 69 GTX [Re: gtx6970] #662272 04/07/10 11:13 PM 04/07/10 11:13 PM
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A12 Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,538 N.E. OHIO, USA	Bill remember a while back I asked the same question about a '69 GTX that I know was untouched and it was a 4-spd with power steering (with cooler) power disc brakes and a 3.54 Dana and had a 055 radiator. I thought it should have a 054 but it had the original 055 in it and thought it was not correct but it is. 055 radiator with 3.54 Dana, power steering with cooler in an unmolested 4-speed '69 GTX to add to the list. MikeR

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