What radiator came standard on my car

[Crazy Old Bird]

Have a 69 RR with 383 4 speed. Build date is Jan 3, 69. The partial build sheet doesn’t help. Is there any way of knowing if it originally had a 22” or 26”? Car was built in California, would it have had a shroud?. The radiator that’s in it now is 26” wide. I would appreciate any input, thanks.

 

[quikbird]

easiest way is to look at opening in core support. if your 26 inch radiator is not covered by the opening then it came with a 26 inch rad. if the hole is not as big as the radiator, then it came with a 22 inch rad. if it looks hacked up probably the smaller one also

 

[ACME A12]

easiest way is to look at opening in core support. if your 26 inch radiator is not covered by the opening then it came with a 26 inch rad. if the hole is not as big as the radiator, then it came with a 22 inch rad. if it looks hacked up probably the smaller one also

Nailed it.

 

[Crazy Old Bird]

Thanks for the help. Any thoughts about the shroud? I’m leaning toward it didn’t have one

 

[quikbird]

Most did not have one. I suspect that some options would include one such as ac. Not sure about this just guessing

 

[Crazy Old Bird]

Appreciate it, no AC so I’ll go with that.

 

[69hemibeep]

Max cooling package, fan clutch and shroud was an option and standard on certain performance engines, towing and A/C. I believe that covers it.

 

[quikbird]

whether came with it or not, it would be one of the first steps I would take to help keep it cool.

 

[Ranger]

According to the factory Service Manual, 383. 4BBL, 4 spd came with a 22" radiator and no shroud.
I whole heartedly agree with quickbird. Install a shroud. Not cheap, but well worth it.

 

[Crazy Old Bird]

Thanks everyone for your comments

 

[69hemibeep]

I hate to say it but I agree with quikbird also

 

[Crazy Old Bird]

I agree, that’s a good idea

I hate to say it but I agree with quikbird also

 

[quikbird]

Well that’s new. Love being agreed with.

 

[Roadcuda]

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[69hemibeep]

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