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1970 GTX K Frame Bent?

Kris70gtx

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Hello all, I was looking at getting a fan shroud for my 70 gtx 440 and noticed the right lower mounting stud is really close to the front strut rod bushing. The left side looks fine but the right is really close, almost touching it. Is my K frame possibly bent? Judging by the numbers on the radiator it's a 1967 440 26" 3 core radiator, I dont know if the sizing is different for the original radiator that came in my car and maybe that's throwing me off. Also, the K frame on both sides looks fine, no noticeable damage or anything. Please let me know what you guys think and thanks in advance for being so helpful!

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The radiator support panel may be off alignment - as in welded incorrectly into position.

or

Try measuring point to point across known opposite holes in the chassis to check for chassis squareness - same for the K-member.

example.....

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Since the engine is offset to the right side the radiator is moved also.
Mike
 
Ah I gotcha, that makes sense. Thank you both for the help and quick response!
 
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