Look for a '70-'80's Dodge pickup lower hose. many times the pickups had a larger lower hose (for some reason).
This radiator is set up for a b/e body shroud to bolt up to it, idk if there would be any clearance issues on our cars, I don't have one of those shrouds, and don't want to buy one since I'm probably installing e-fan(s) in the coming weeks.
thanks for the hose info. should have reread this thread before starting the job earlier today. its mounted in but i forgot to get pics. will worry about a fan later and will just run the factory one till there is a problem.Got my lower hose sorted out today. The hose needed is the stock replacement hose for an early 70s a/b/e/c body with a 318/340/360 and the 26" radiator. Just had to trim about 1.5in off the radiator side.
also discovered that my thermostat housing was warped... When I filled it with coolant and it started pissing out the side. D'oh!
A bit of hammer work and a healthy coating of black rtv, and it's fixed. I Wondered why when I replaced the thermostat there were 2 gaskets, a ton of rtv, some old hard sealant (looked similar to tailpipe cement), remnants of at least one old gasket, and a coating of Indian head... Guess now I know lol