Radiator 67 XR7 390 (automatic)

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Hi,

my current radiator is a bit rusty. Now I‘ve the chance buying this one

https://www.npdlink.com/product/radiator-16-inch/106096?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3D8005-1g%26top_parent%3D0%26year%3D

for a reasonable price. Brand new. I checked the code number on the site of „US radiators“ and it didn‘t match with my car/engine. Is that true, is the radiator not really fitting. The radiators on the company site arent‘t that cheap. Are they recommendable? Other suggestions?

Regards and thanks from Berlin/Germany

Christian

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Found nothing here in the forum.

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That should fit, right size.
Check this out, www.radiatorexpress.com/product/radiator/ford/1968/mustang/base/64l-v8/217985/1132355?gclid=CjwKCAiAo5qABhBdEiwAOtGmbn_JK6S1lj-SH4WS5FTPif-5DwNiwvs9CL7dY6lppmfKSDNjrn8wohoCl0IQAvD_BwE

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I put this one from WCCC in my 68 and I have been happy with it. Don’t remember who the manufacturer is. https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/379.html?sessionthemeid=26

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The link you gave says it is a 16 inch wide radiator. The photo shows a 24" wide 1968 - 70 radiator .A 1967 390 used a unique 23" wide radiator originally, clamp in style. So there are issues here.


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I guess they mixed something up at NPD. In the description it’s 16x24“. So I think it’s 24“ wide. I attached some pictures I got from the seller.

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That radiator is for 1970 302 or 351 with clamp in 24" radiator. It won’t work in a '67 390.

You can convert to a 24" 1968 - 70 390 / 428 radiator if you purchase the 1968 lower brackets. Your '67 came with a one year only 23" wide radiator. The lower brackets are for 1967 only. To use the 1968 - 70 lower brackets you will need to drill and tap holes in the frame.

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Thanks!!!

US Radiator is selling 23“ radiators for 1967.

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I agree with Royce on this radiator. Looks like a 1970 351 radiator that will not fit a 1967 with a 390. There is a difference in the lower mounts from a 67 to 68. I already made the mistake of thinking te 67 and 68 390 radiators were the same. Don list the 67 390 radiator core on the WCCC web site as a 22 inch radiator.

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Here is the 1968 radiator I recommend you go with and a video that shows how to convert it correctly using 1968 hardware

https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/379.html?sessionthemeid=26

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Thanks Don. I already watched your video.

Regards

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Hi,

does anyone have experiences with this company:

http://usradiator.com/mercury-cougar-1967-v8-390-radiator.html

I‘d like to stay original and change my 23“ Original radiator. I know that I could use the 24“ from WCCC by drilling holes. But USradiators is selling 23“ radiators.

Thanks and regards from Germany

Christian

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Hello,

I‘m a bit confused. I have a '67 390 and want to convert to a '68 radiator "24 from ACP (like Don shows in his video).

I know I need different lower brackets for this Radiator (24“).

Now I have found two lower brackets, are they different???

C8ZZ-8052-B (said for 67-70)

https://www.drakeautomotivegroup.com/67-70-lwr-rad-mnt-brkts-w-alum-c8zz-8052-b

Are they just for Aluminium ones?

C8ZZ-8052-A (said for 68-70) I think Don used these in the video.

https://www.drakeautomotivegroup.com/68-70-lower-rad-mount-brackets-c8zz-8052-a

Which I have to use for converting?

Thanks and best regards from Berlin/Germany

Christian

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If I am reading it right either (according to the Drake website) will work and fit properly. The -B version is a heavier steel. the -A version is supposed to be an exact replica of the originals.

I got a pair of the Scott Drake “heavy duty” reproduction hood hinges made from heavier material. They are not going to be used on anything that I work on.

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Ah ok, thanks Royce. Then I will try the A-version.

Regards

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Hello everyone,

finally I had my new radiator installed (my autoshop did it for me, don‘t ask, other stuff was to do as well) this one:

https://buyacp.com/parts/maxcore-3-row-copper-brass-radiator-24-302-351-390-428-fm-er007/

I think it‘s the same WCCC sells for the 390:

https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/379.html?sessionthemeid=26

I know there are differences 23“/24“. I know you have to drill holes and get the '68 lower brackets.

My autoshop did this without drilling holes and using the '68 brackets. They used my old '67 brackets and it worked. Seems so. What am I missing? The radiator fits. Seems to be a bit higher. I will make a photo.

I am a bit clueless and confused. Any help is appreciated. Is there any risk?

Regards

Christian (from Berlin/Germany)