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Pirate83 02-26-2024 03:12 PM

Cold Case for my 63
 
I did a search of the forums and couldn't find anything for installing a Cold Case Radiator in a 63-66. Looking to hear feedback from some peeps who have done this. I am looking buying this kit:

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rad-gmt555ak

If anyone has done this swap, please let me know I will be buying this in the next week if I don't hear something convincing.

Thanks all!

SkinnyG 02-26-2024 04:14 PM

Re: Cold Case for my 63
 
I bought a 700hp-rated Champion Rad for my '61 which has been awesome, but no Cold Case experience. I'm sure they are all the same, and if it's "made to fit" it will work dandy whatever you choose.

Buy the biggest rad they make; you can never have too much rad.

Pirate83 04-17-2024 02:32 PM

Re: Cold Case for my 63
 
Just wanted to update yall. I got the cold case and my engine is 20-25° cooler now. Great purchase!

rbruno68 04-18-2024 12:07 PM

Re: Cold Case for my 63
 
Any issues with fitment? Did you use all the same brackets as stock?

Pirate83 04-18-2024 12:18 PM

Re: Cold Case for my 63
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by rbruno68 (Post 9305977)
Any issues with fitment? Did you use all the same brackets as stock?

I had to notch the frame a little and use some ingenuity to alter the top and bottom brackets to support it. I'll post some pictures in a bit.

The Sub 04-18-2024 11:18 PM

Re: Cold Case for my 63
 
I bought the cold case "made to fit" on my 65. It did not fit had to modify bottom brackets. Works great.

Jim

rbruno68 04-19-2024 09:25 AM

Re: Cold Case for my 63
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Pirate83 (Post 9305978)
I had to notch the frame a little and use some ingenuity to alter the top and bottom brackets to support it. I'll post some pictures in a bit.

Pictures would be great. I will be shopping radiators for my '63 in the somewhat near future.

SkinnyG 04-19-2024 10:43 AM

Re: Cold Case for my 63
 
My Champion rad fit perfect, but it's neither a Cold Case, nor a '63.


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