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Offline Super Blue 72

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Radiator ID help!
« on: December 14, 2008 - 03:38:41 AM »
Hi Guys,

I have a radiator with an ID tag (No #s on the upper tank) that states "AA....19...0780497....made in USA".

I was told this is a Mopar radiator but can't find it on this list of radiators http://www.rosevillemoparts.com/reference_radiatorguide.php

I was hoping to ID this for another member that needs a radiator.  Do you think this one is restorable?

Thanks!!!!  :thumbsup:

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1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

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Re: Radiator ID help!
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2008 - 06:27:43 AM »
« Last Edit: December 14, 2008 - 06:30:38 AM by Katfish »

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Re: Radiator ID help!
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2008 - 10:58:37 AM »
Cool!  Thanks, Katfish!

I'll check out those sites!  :thumbsup:
1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

Phil in New England-Massachusetts  Always thank God for what you have!

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Re: Radiator ID help!
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2008 - 11:45:40 AM »
Is there a part number on the top of the top tank? There should be a number there with the pentastar if it is a Mopar radiator.

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Re: Radiator ID help!
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2008 - 01:34:26 PM »
Is there a part number on the top of the top tank? There should be a number there with the pentastar if it is a Mopar radiator.


That's what I thought as well but there is just a tag with some #s on it.  I don't see a pentastar/number on the top tank.  :dunno:  I got it from a Mopar guy so I figured he was correct when he said it's a Mopar radiator.





1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

Phil in New England-Massachusetts  Always thank God for what you have!

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/456046/1972-dodge-challenger

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Re: Radiator ID help!
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2008 - 04:15:57 PM »
The plot thickens... I tried the links from Katfish and it doesn't look like a Mopar radiator, nor a Ford radiator, nor a Pontiac....  :clueless:
1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

Phil in New England-Massachusetts  Always thank God for what you have!

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/456046/1972-dodge-challenger

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Re: Radiator ID help!
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2008 - 04:37:24 PM »
can you give an overhead pic showing the top of the header looking down on it?
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: Radiator ID help!
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2008 - 04:43:50 PM »
Hi TC, sorry I don't have one of those but I'll try to take one.  Here's parts of the top.  I tried a number of radiator companies and tried a search with that # on the tag and not matches found.  :dunno: I'll have to look at the radiator more closely....  :eek7:  The more I look at this radiator, the crappier it looks, IMO....  :eek4:







1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

Phil in New England-Massachusetts  Always thank God for what you have!

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/456046/1972-dodge-challenger

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Re: Radiator ID help!
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2008 - 04:53:41 PM »
The fan shroud piece that I can see doesn't resemble a Mopar tHat I can recall.
If it is a Mopar, possibly off something like a Diplomat?

Looks like someone blocked off the upper hose tube.
El Cheapo radiator shop?
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: Radiator ID help!
« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2008 - 06:46:32 PM »
Looks like someone blocked off the upper hose tube.
El Cheapo radiator shop?

Geeze, I didn't even think of that!  :faint:  I'm thinking this isn't a good radiator...  :bricks1:
1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

Phil in New England-Massachusetts  Always thank God for what you have!

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/456046/1972-dodge-challenger