help me identify this radiator. it is aluminum, it has harrison imbossed into the passenger side of it. on the side, not the top. also imbossed is "fill^cold". this is also passenger side, but on the back facing the motor. on the same side above the "fill ^ cold" is a tag welded on. it says e&w radiator, and under it is 011318. this came from a 69 427 car. is it original for a 69. if not what is it. thanks for any input.
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Re: 1969 aluminum radiator identity?
Scott----
The radiator which you describe is NOT an aluminum radiator. It MAY be the 69 427 radiator, GM #3019190, which is a copper brass radiator. If it has a filler cap on it, then it is NOT that radiator. In that case, I have no idea what it is. Perhaps it's an earlier or later radiator which has ben retrofitted to the car or it may be the small block copper/brass radiator used on some L-46s and all small blocks with A/C and/or THM.In Appreciation of John Hinckley -
Re: 1969 aluminum radiator identity?
it is definatly aluminum. the sleeves for the hoses are copper.Comment
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Re: 1969 aluminum radiator identity?
it does have a filler cap on the passenger side.Comment
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Re: 1969 aluminum radiator identity?
Scott-----
You previously mentioned that the radiator has the brand name "Harrison" embossed on the passenger side. Harrison NEVER, EVER, EVER manufactured an aluminum radiator for ANY 53-82 Corvette with an integral filler neck. Also, Harrison NEVER, EVER, EVER manufactured an aluminum radiator with brass inlet and outlet fittings.
As far as a Harrison aluminum radiator with an integral filler neck/cap and brass inlet/outlet fittings, that's a NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER, EVER type unit. Absolutely. Positively.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Imbossed?
Now there's something unusual.
Dale.Comment
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Re: 1969 aluminum radiator identity?
Harrison Never Ever Ever misspelled embossed either! Also I've Never Ever Ever seen a Harrison aluminum radiator "embossed" with anything!
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Re: Imbossed?
well, i am confused. metals are my life. there is no doubt that this thing is aluminum. and contains the characteristics i described. is it possible that it came off that 67 l-88 409 prototype car?Comment
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Without A Doubt
the 409s came with this exact radiator
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store it or off it
is it possible that this thing came from outter space? or is it possible that it is a research part that made it's way out the back door of the shop. all i know is that i got it from a guy who bought a wrecked 69 427 that was missing the original engine. he pulled it out, and rebuilt the car with a small block. this guy seemed very out of touch with the matter of what is correct, and what isn't. so he is a dead end as far as the history is concerned. the geometry of this thing is exactly the same as the correct radiator from my 69, as far as mounting is concerned. is does not appear to be a handy mans retrofit.
e-bay to the rescue? or is this one of those things you keep in the attic just in case?Comment
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You're A Very Smart Feller
Mr. Scottson. Yes, your aluminum imbossed radiator with the copper pipes and radiator cap is the very one used on the I-88 mystery 409 motor that Bunkie Knuedsen invented. This engine almost won the 24 hours of Daytona!
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I'd Store It
in the basement. Attics get pretty hot and aluminum doesn't like heat!
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