69 L46 lower radiator baffle 3919755

[Richard R.]

my 69 L46 has a copper radiator with plastic shroud. In much earlier posts (2003) I see where the 3919755 steel lower radiator baffle was only used on aluminum radiators with steel shroud. Reference AIM 11-13, B4 where this part is illustrated. The tech ref manual says this baffle/pan goes with aluminum radiators but is silent on the copper. Is this still the general opinion that 3919755 does not belong on a L46 copper radiator with plastic shroud?

My car did not have this part on it and I saw no indication where it ever did have this part on it. I don't want to source one if I don't need too.

Thanks much folks,

Rich

[Joe L.]

Re: 69 L46 lower radiator baffle 3919755

my 69 L46 has a copper radiator with plastic shroud. In much earlier posts (2003) I see where the 3919755 steel lower radiator baffle was only used on aluminum radiators with steel shroud. Reference AIM 11-13, B4 where this part is illustrated. The tech ref manual says this baffle/pan goes with aluminum radiators but is silent on the copper. Is this still the general opinion that 3919755 does not belong on a L46 copper radiator with plastic shroud?

My car did not have this part on it and I saw no indication where it ever did have this part on it. I don't want to source one if I don't need too.

Thanks much folks,

Rich

Rich------


I am virtually certain that copper radiator cars did not use the steel baffle to which you refer. The baffle was used only for the cars with aluminum radiator and the round, steel shroud. Incidentally, some 1969 L-46 did originally use the GM #3155316 aluminum radiator. In fact, I have a friend who is the original owner of an early 1969 L-46 and that car had the aluminum radiator.

[Richard R.]

Re: 69 L46 lower radiator baffle 3919755

Thanks Joe for confirming. It will save me some money that I can use to buy a lower shroud extension for my ride!

Best,

Rich