Rad Support Conundrum

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Rad Support Conundrum

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Had a mass debate about Alan's (Evil Black w/ Smoked Window on Centrelines) Charger rad support. The car is an R/T but the radiator aperture is smaller than on another (sorry didn't catch yer name) Charger R/T. What gives? Alan's aperture matched a 383 Charger's rad support (sorry didn't get your name either!)
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Was one a '68 and the other bigger one a 69 or 70?
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That is a 22" rad and support, did all R/T's come standard with 26"? or just with hi po axle packs and or A/C?
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Sorry, mate! There were so many Chargers I can't remember! Does the Blue Block hold a clue?
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It is probably what Alex said.
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The other R/T belongs to Glen Biggs
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Ive got a 26" er! :wink: but i havnt got A.C,does this mean im lacking in me belts n pulleys :D
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Post by Matt »

HP440 cars did not automatically get the 26" Rad .

Cars without air could have had a 22.

my 68 GTX had a 22 , as does my 69 Coronet R/T
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yep, RT's didnt automatically get it but Hemi equipped cars did (not that that is relevant) Mine is a 26-incher ( :shock: )

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Blue block is 68 big block, some Chargers could be ordered with the heavy duty radiator which has the bigger apeture rad support.
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68 383 = blue
68 440 = turquoise
69 383 = blue
69 440 with one holley carb = turquoise
69 440 with carter (or later 3 holleys) = SH orange
70 383 - turquoise
70 440 - SH orange


Looks like that second pic is a 440 with 383 paint (or its a 383).

Engine size / trim didnt dictate rad size. 440's with AC got different rad to non-ac car (22 I think) (has someone said that?)
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HP 383 motors in '69 were orange
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69-71 they could be either I think.
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They were turquoise if equipped with A/C IIRC
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Hang on lads, I'll fetch me anorak! 8)
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