1969 BB radiator removal

[Roger G.]

Can the radiator and core support be pulled from below if the front cross member is removed first?

[Wayne W.]

Re: 1969 BB radiator removal

Never tried that, but the shape would indicate NO. I dont see why you would want or need to do that.

[Roger G.]

Re: 1969 BB radiator removal

I dont see why you would want or need to do that.

Getting ready to replace the front crossmember .... And just discovered a leak in the radiator ....2 birds with one stone?

[Joe L.]

Re: 1969 BB radiator removal

Getting ready to replace the front crossmember .... And just discovered a leak in the radiator ....2 birds with one stone?

roger------


In this case, I don't think you can "kill two birds with one stone". However, having the crossmember out may ease the radiator replacement effort.

[Wayne W.]

Re: 1969 BB radiator removal

Just remove the hood and take it out the top. No need to re-invent that wheel.

[Bill C.]

Re: 1969 BB radiator removal

not 100% sure but I think the core support is not perfectly square (a little wider at top) so that would make slipping it down difficult.
Also - think the sway bar assembly would have to be completely removed and the front bumper horseshoe too.

basically - don't think so but who knows.. :-)

I would just take the hood off and take the radiator out from up top. it works. :-)

[Joe L.]

Re: 1969 BB radiator removal

...not 100% sure but I think the core support is not perfectly square (a little wider at top)

Bill----


Yup, that's how it is.

[Roger G.]

Re: 1969 BB radiator removal

Thanks guys... Somehow I knew it wouldn't be that easy