replacement radiator help

[mehoff400]

so i am replacing my radiator. the one i just got from the local auto parts store will not fit in between the frame rails. it measures to be a little over 25". it looks like for it to fit in between the rails it needs to be under 23 3/4. everything i see online looks to be in the 25" range. am i missing something?

[WOLFMANmike]

Originally Posted by mehoff400

so i am replacing my radiator. the one i just got from the local auto parts store will not fit in between the frame rails. it measures to be a little over 25". it looks like for it to fit in between the rails it needs to be under 23 3/4. everything i see online looks to be in the 25" range. am i missing something?

i used champion http://www.championradiators.com/Che...radiator-63-66

or in case your a 6 cylinder engine http://www.championradiators.com/Che...6cyl-1960-1966

[Palf70Step]

As shown in the links, your's proably came with the 6 cylder radiator and you have a v8 for the replacement. Also the core is narrow than the tanks and I have seen some aftermarket ones that didn't have the slight indentations so it would fit right.

[WOLFMANmike]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

As shown in the links, your's proably came with the 6 cylder radiator and you have a v8 for the replacement. Also the core is narrow than the tanks and I have seen some aftermarket ones that didn't have the slight indentations so it would fit right.

this is true ... i will add that i did not have a fitment issue with useing them so you should be safe

[mehoff400]

it looks like the measurements on the 6 cylinder one should work thanks!

[WOLFMANmike]

Originally Posted by mehoff400

it looks like the measurements on the 6 cylinder one should work thanks!

You are most welcome ... glad to help ... Happy Truckin

[Gooker928]

A 85 vette radiator will work.. $120 at O'riellys.