Aftermarket Radiator/Core Support Top Plate

[87_Gbodies]

I thought I'd post this in case anyone is considering buying one of these.

• The hole spacing is very tight so you may want to drill them out a bit to give you a little room to play with.
• The hole for the cushion that mounts against the radiator is a bit off.
• And most importantly, I had to trim the recessed area where the hood spring passes to rest on the core support.

I had originally thought removing 1/4" would do it but actually ended up removing about 3/8". Luckily I'm going to paint the core support and top plate to match the car so I wasn't too upset about having to cut into it.

 

[roger1]

Didn't have an issue with that on mine.

 

[timo22]

Whether going with a mechanical or electric fan, I’ve always just used the Cutlass V8 top plate. Bolts right on and looks factory. Where did that one come from?

 

[87_Gbodies]

Didn't have an issue with that on mine.

Maybe a revised version?

 

[87_Gbodies]

Whether going with a mechanical or electric fan, I’ve always just used the Cutlass V8 top plate. Bolts right on and looks factory. Where did that one come from?

eBay

 

[roger1]

Whether going with a mechanical or electric fan, I’ve always just used the Cutlass V8 top plate. Bolts right on and looks factory. Where did that one come from?

Are you asking me or the OP?
I got mine from Mike's Montes

 

[timo22]

Actually the OP, I was typing when you posted. I guess the factory ones are drying up.

 

[81msw79]

i am with timo22. i always run the olds style. i have one on a 4 core champion radiator. besides triming the rubber bushings still fits super awsom and i cleaned up the treads on core support to run button head allens.