Installed Cold Case MOP755 in my 68 Dart
Sprung a pinhole leak in the original radiator and even though the Dart doesn't haven't overheating issues, this was the time to replace with an aluminum unit. Based upon the positive reviews on this site for Cold Case they were my first choice. Even though it's a 68 Dart it has a magnum 360 crate motor so the inlet is on the passenger side. Took measurements and called CC and talked to Dave. We both decided the 755 was the best fit.
The radiator arrived in good shape except for a ding on the lower drivers side mounting bracket. It's been mentioned before on this site and Dave admits that the old styrofoam packaging wasn't quite up to par and newer units have updated packing.
Bottom line the unit installed with only minor tweaking of the mounting bracket and my fan shroud. The mounting holes on the rad bulkhead are 14" center-to-center on the passenger side and 14 5/8" on the drivers side; don't know if this is unique to my car or 68's in general. The CC radiator is 14" on both sides, hence breaking out the Dremel. While the rad was out I took the opportunity to change out the POS chrome thermostat housing, paint the fan and clean up the front of the engine compartment. Took it out for a spin yesterday and no leaks, no issues.
Have to give a final shout out to Dave at CC for his help.
Before shot
Sprung a pinhole leak in the original radiator and even though the Dart doesn't haven't overheating issues, this was the time to replace with an aluminum unit. Based upon the positive reviews on this site for Cold Case they were my first choice. Even though it's a 68 Dart it has a magnum 360 crate motor so the inlet is on the passenger side. Took measurements and called CC and talked to Dave. We both decided the 755 was the best fit.
The radiator arrived in good shape except for a ding on the lower drivers side mounting bracket. It's been mentioned before on this site and Dave admits that the old styrofoam packaging wasn't quite up to par and newer units have updated packing.
Bottom line the unit installed with only minor tweaking of the mounting bracket and my fan shroud. The mounting holes on the rad bulkhead are 14" center-to-center on the passenger side and 14 5/8" on the drivers side; don't know if this is unique to my car or 68's in general. The CC radiator is 14" on both sides, hence breaking out the Dremel. While the rad was out I took the opportunity to change out the POS chrome thermostat housing, paint the fan and clean up the front of the engine compartment. Took it out for a spin yesterday and no leaks, no issues.
Have to give a final shout out to Dave at CC for his help.
Before shot
