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Anyone running after market radiators
If so what brand. Did you end up going with I’m. Looking at going with a new rad for my 79 volare but having a hard time finding something that might work I found a cold case one 26in for a Plymouth roadrunner But I’m not sure
 
Champion CC374. You need to make a plate for the driver's side to mount it, but it's pretty easy. I've had this radiator in the car for 12 years now.

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I used a chinesium aluminum radiator for a 1964-66 mustang for my slant 6 since the hose locations lined up pretty well and they are still surprisingly under $100. You just need to make mounting plates to attach it to the radiator support, it has been working for 3 years now. That probably won't work for a V8 though
 
I used a CC 374B Champion in my Aspen wagon. I don't recall the original application, but I do remember researching measurements from different applications and used the one that provided the most clearance between the K-frame & lower radiator hose. I may have drilled or adjusted some holes in the flanges to adjust the fit but I'm pretty sure I didn't add any brackets.

If you can blow up the pic, you'll see the part number on the radiator where the shroud mounts in the last photo.
I did have to make some minor adjustments to the radiator in a couple of spots.

First pics are what came out and what went in.

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My '89 AHB still has it's original 26" radiator and it's never been recored! I did a search here so that when it does go I'll be prepared. I wish I could still get this one recored locally. My biggest concern is being able to keep my fan shroud, trans cooler fitting and rad hose inlet outlet sizes. I still have my factory ahb silicone blue hoses and don't want to have to replace those. I guess it's really necessary to pull the old one first to take measurements. I was looking at the one Mark has, in black. I have heard nothing but good about Champion rads over the years.
https://www.jegs.com/i/Champion-Cooling-Systems/166/CC374B-BLK/10002/-1?
 
LSM360 said:
My '89 AHB still has it's original 26" radiator and it's never been recored! I did a search here so that when it does go I'll be prepared. I wish I could still get this one recored locally. My biggest concern is being able to keep my fan shroud, trans cooler fitting and rad hose inlet outlet sizes. I still have my factory ahb silicone blue hoses and don't want to have to replace those. I guess it's really necessary to pull the old one first to take measurements. I was looking at the one Mark has, in black. I have heard nothing but good about Champion rads over the years.
https://www.jegs.com/i/Champion-Cooling-Systems/166/CC374B-BLK/10002/-1?
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Restoration Radiators
 
I've used Glen-Ray before and they are great but there's a long downtime for vehicle. That's why I was wishing I could have it locally recored or just order one and have it handy for when this one springs a leak

Thanks.
 
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