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    Offline Ca70Cuda

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    Proper Radiator for 1970 383 Automatic Cuda
    « on: September 19, 2012 - 10:03:48 PM »
    Hello, I have a 1970 Cuda that has a 383 Engine, Automatic 727 Transmission, Heater and No Air Conditioning.  I mistaking ordered a replacement radiator from Yearone and they shipped a radiator that was too wide. (I think Yearone shipped a 26" wide radiator). Do I need a 22" wide radiator and where can I get one? I think the original Plymouth part number is 2998960 but I am not sure. I have provided a picture of the front of the car. You can see the opening for the radiator is small so I am guessing I need a 22" wide.

    My main question is where can I get the correct radiator for a 383 Engine, Automatic 727 Transmission, Heater and No Air Conditioning. Also, what is the proper ordering number. This question must have already been asked somewhere so I do apologize if this is a repeat thread.

    Thank you!  :clueless:
    « Last Edit: September 19, 2012 - 10:27:51 PM by Ca70Cuda »
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    Offline Skunkworks Challenger

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    Re: Proper Radiator for 1970 383 Automatic Cuda
    « Reply #1 on: September 19, 2012 - 10:35:49 PM »
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    Do I need a 22" wide radiator and where can I get one? I think the original Plymouth part number is 2998960 but I am not sure.

    The 960 would be correct.  My Challenger takes the same one and they are really hard to find.  I finally found one and had to have it re-cored.  By the time I got it installed I was out about a grand.  It works great however!
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    Offline Ca70Cuda

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    Re: Proper Radiator for 1970 383 Automatic Cuda
    « Reply #2 on: September 20, 2012 - 02:37:08 PM »
    I am really having a hard time finding one of these. I wish I had not thrown mine away 30 years ago. Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!  :banghead: There is one on EBAY but it is really in need of repair. I guess that would be an option if I cant find anything else.

    « Last Edit: September 20, 2012 - 03:54:56 PM by Ca70Cuda »
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    Offline MEK-Dangerfield

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    Re: Proper Radiator for 1970 383 Automatic Cuda
    « Reply #3 on: September 20, 2012 - 03:16:23 PM »
    Are you looking for an original radiator?

    If not, the aftermarket world might have an aluminum radiator that would work.
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    Offline dutch

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    Re: Proper Radiator for 1970 383 Automatic Cuda
    « Reply #4 on: September 20, 2012 - 03:23:56 PM »
    topcat had a 22" rad for sale a while back.  not sure if it sold though
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    Re: Proper Radiator for 1970 383 Automatic Cuda
    « Reply #5 on: September 20, 2012 - 04:02:57 PM »
    OK, Thanks! I have messaged Topcat and called Glen-Ray Radiator. I am really looking for an OEM that I can repair or is in pretty good shape. A new radiator from Glen-Ray is going to be expensive, they have not called me back yet.  :dunno:
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    Offline 4 speed fish

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    Re: Proper Radiator for 1970 383 Automatic Cuda
    « Reply #6 on: September 20, 2012 - 04:08:34 PM »
    If you want correct. I would buy the one on Ebay and have it redone.
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