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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1969 Mustang => Topic started by: sflaten on February 27, 2021, 11:51:13 PM
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Working on detailing out the engine bay. I have seen a couple different configurations of the radiator installation. The radiator has a filler panel about 2" wide and 12" high. it fills radiator supports to side of radiator. Car currently has one on the passengers side. Drivers side had a gap. I have seen photos and assembly instructions that it appeared top be only one side and others on both sides. What is correct for 1969 Mach 1, 351W 4v with NO a/c?
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Thought we had covered this in the past but guess not - or at least could not find it
There is one clear example shown in the Unrestored Picture Thread section of the site. Way down at the bottom of the list under =69 April San Jose M Code Mach I - Unrestored Picture Thread
Looking at examples form all three plants I found the same practice and orientation.
The opening and radiator are offset the gap on the drivers side is greater and in turn the designers addressed that side with the filler panel
2" wide sounds a bit narrow for the original filler panel. You might want to double check that detail
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Thanks Jeff. with the drivers filler in place, I still had a gap at the passenger side if I remember. Likely this is not the original radiator, so wondering if it might be smaller and thus have the gap on both sides. You are right it is probably wider than 2".
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Thanks Jeff. with the drivers filler in place, I still had a gap at the passenger side if I remember. Likely this is not the original radiator, so wondering if it might be smaller and thus have the gap on both sides. You are right it is probably wider than 2".
Apparently or just a possibility the smaller gap was not a big issue and by not making another filler panel the company save a bunch of $$$'s. This question came up a while back by one of the large parts suppliers and I remember having to do a bit of research to answer their questions
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Jeff,
From what you remember are these fillers used on both sides of the radiator? My car had only one and a gap on the other side. The radiator hose lined up, and I did find a pair of the fillers and installed in the open side hoping it would aid in circulation, then wondered which was correct. I have the Osborn manuals and was going to check that out tomorrow.
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Jeff,
From what you remember are these fillers used on both sides of the radiator?
No not both sides and not from memory ;) Have tons of pictures I use as references and for review
Sorry for not being clearer