The CC website says their radiator fits a 71 but not a 70. The dimensions shown for the radiator (MOP755A) look to be very close if not exactly like my OE radiator. Anyone install one into their 70 Duster? What is your experience with doing so?
Anyone Install a Cold Case Radiator into a 1970 Duster?
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dano
Evil Handy Man
I installed on in my 69 Dart, not sure what the difference would be. It is thicker than stock and therefor closer to the fan so you may need to adjust, there are gaps if you use a stock shroud so those need filled. Otherwise it was a drop in.
I just installed one on my 74 Duster today. It wasn't perfect bolt in, but not bad. Drilled 2 holes for the stock upper attaching bolts and cut the PS top corner of the mount to allow for the overflow tank to be reattached. Used big fender washers on the factory bottom bolts to hold the bottom. It is a very nice, quality appearing piece. I will see how it cools tomorrow!
Cley
Cley
Uncle Bob
Shiny paint causes stress.
I just installed one in my 71 that fit fine once I figured out the bottom bolt slots. With the bolts in both slots it was an inch higher on one side than the other. I figured out that on one side the bolt goes in the slot, on the other side it goes in a square hole right above the slot. I'm glad I noticed that before I started drilling holes to install it.
QuickDart360
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Is the radiator you used specific to the 1974 model duster? Or is it universal? Affordable?
Check out this page from Summit Racing Cold Case Radiators MOP750AK Cold Case Performance Aluminum Radiator Modules | Summit Racing
Affordable, not for me here in a communist country it really isn't. It was just over 1000 Canadian pesos. Compared to the last stock rad that I got recored to a 3 core 5+ years ago for 750 bucks, I guess it's not bad. I am ok spending the money for obvious quality and an American Made product.
Cley
Affordable, not for me here in a communist country it really isn't. It was just over 1000 Canadian pesos. Compared to the last stock rad that I got recored to a 3 core 5+ years ago for 750 bucks, I guess it's not bad. I am ok spending the money for obvious quality and an American Made product.
Cley
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