Rad Support for a 1980 Malibu.

[malibu man]

Merry Christmas,every one.
The rad support on my 1980 Malibu is really rusted by the battery,and I need to know which support will fit in.
I found one on Kijji,and the posting says will fit G body from 1978 to 1988. Are they all the same?

 

[Nozer]

Yea anything from 78-88 g body will fit, malibu cutlass monte carlo regal camino.. etc...

 

[81Regal]

There is a slight difference in the supports for 2 headlight and 4 headlight style supports. They will still interchange.

 

[malibu man]

Thanks for the replies. Is it possible to change the rad support without pulling the whole front of the car off?

 

[81Regal]

You will have to pull the header panel with the grill/headlights off. The fenders will pull apart enough to remove the core support. If you still have the AC condensor you can leave it hooked up just have to be carefull not to break a line, and of course the radiator needs to be drained.

 

[malibu man]

You will have to pull the header panel with the grill/headlights off. The fenders will pull apart enough to remove the core support. If you still have the AC condensor you can leave it hooked up just have to be carefull not to break a line, and of course the radiator needs to be drained.

I was afraid I'd have to do all that! Oh well,better get to work! Thanks for your help.