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Oct 30, 2022 | 10:40 PM

markwoten

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From: Bellefontaine Ohio

Radiator Core Support

Anyone got any recommendations on the replacement of their radiator core support? LMC has the 4 hole (25 1/2” hole to hole) needed for my 79 F150 302 Styleside pickup. Cost $265. Another is Auto Krafters - Cost $ $400. Shipping is normally around $150. NPD - $267. Anyone recently purchase one for their 73-79 truck?

Oct 31, 2022 | 06:53 AM

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From: Indiana, PA

For that kind of money, I would find a nice original core. If you can't though, I would just buy the cheapest one. I'm sure they are all repopped from the same factory in China and all have the same poor fitment.
Good luck

Oct 31, 2022 | 07:29 AM

77&79F250

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X2 I would search HARD for a OEM used one. Craigslist for a front clip for sale, maybe even a complete "parts" truck.
Ask your FTE state chapter folks? Ohio: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum91/

https://huntington.craigslist.org/ct...550432569.html

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/ct...548108334.html

Call and ask this guy. https://muncie.craigslist.org/pts/d/...543456777.html

Oct 31, 2022 | 01:38 PM

crazy96863

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I have been really happy with Dynacorn body pats. Good quality and reasonable prices.

They have a two hole and four hole variation for the core supports. PN 3136 and 3135 respectively. You will have to source through a local dealer. Dynacorn will refer you to a dealer via Dynacorn.com.