Upgraded to a Cold Case Radiator

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Just got through installing the 24" Big Block Cold Case Radiator. Overall it should be a great improvement to my ride. I didn’t have an overheating issue currently but the 55 year old 24" brass one has finally screwed the pooch.

I am having an issue in that the upper mounting bracket won’t fit over the new radiator that is thicker at the hold down points. My original upper bracket may fit if I deleted the rubber. I don’t want to do that and have metal rubbing on metal.

The Cold Case website and tech support list the below brackets and recommend I get one. Is there any chance that these have a wider hold down section compared to my original? It just doesn’t make sense that they would be different but “made to OEM Specs”.

1967 Radiator Brackets
Upper Bracket – C7ZZ-8A193- A
Upper Insulators – C7OZ-8124-A
Lower Brackets – C7ZZ-8052-A
Lower Insulators – C3AZ-8125-A

1968 Radiator Brackets
Upper Bracket – C7ZZ-8A193-A
Upper Insulators – C7OZ-8124-A
Lower Brackets – C8ZZ-8052-A
Lower Insulators – C8ZZ-8125-A

1969-1970 Radiator Brackets
Upper Bracket – C9ZZ-8A193-A
Upper Insulators – C7OZ-8124-A
Lower Brackets – C8ZZ-8052-A
Lower Insulators – C8ZZ-8125-A

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Here’s a link to the website for the exact radiator I purchased.

67-70 Mustang Big Block 24" Auto Aluminum Performance Radiator | Cold Case Aluminum Performance Radiators (coldcaseradiators.com)

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I have had this issue many times. The work around is simple just bend the rear most tabs out. I also bend the front mount to make the bracket push down. I can post a pic if wanted.

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Please do Cougar Bill. I bent mine out slightly in order to finish out the season. Thought I might be missing something.

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here,s a 70 I’m working on .

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What was wrong with the original FOMOCO radiator? What year is it? Im looking for an original 1967 automatic core for a restoration. Let me know. Thanks.
515-669-4291

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Mine is the original 1968 390 auto and had developed a leak. I am keeping the core and will have it restored eventually. The core value is shocking frankly. Good luck in your search and project!

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Understand. Thanks. Let me know if you ever see a 67 at some point.

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