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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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Radiator question

On the 56's radiator there is 2 possible places to bolt it to the rad U- bracket being 1 1/2" higher. Will this position creat any hood clearance issues. If I were to bolt it in the lower position I would not be able to use the fan shroud but in the higher position I would be able to with very little modification. The body is not sitting on the frame at the moment so I can't check for hood clearance.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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I will measure the radiator-to-hood clearance on my truck this evening. Just at a glance, I believe that you will have a problem.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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I will measure the radiator-to-hood clearance on my truck this evening. Just at a glance, I believe that you will have a problem.
Thanks, I would appreciate that. I know it looks better in the lower position and I'm not sure if the fan shroud is neccessary or not. I'm also curious as to why there is 2 different hieght positions for the rad, was this rad also used for another application?
 
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