Got a fender tag or Broadcast sheet? What size core support is in the car?

a 383 without any options Like trailer tow, HD cooling or an axle package is a 22” radiator 2949053

 

Easy way, measure the width of the core support opening in front of the radiator. Unless it's been changed, your answer is there.

 

I have a 22 inch ....2949053 .... correct radiator if you need that one .....let me know

 

Good for you. Aluminum radiators on Muscle Cars are like Spandex on a fat chick. She could be the nicest person, but wearing something cheap makes her look like a scuz bucket.

 

Fender tag should State what size radiator is in it and say "end" after the number

 

That's debatable.
It all depends on what else the so called Fat Chick is packing. Don't judge her by the color of her lipstick alone.
A well made polished aluminum radiator makes and engine compartment pop.
Black, original, painted boring assed radiators look like @ss IMHO.

 

Unless it was made at Lynch Road, plant A in 7th digit of the VIN.

@1969VARdRnnr what is the 7th VIN digit. Can you show your fender tag?

 

I prefer to embrace the equipment that the Engineers at Chrysler developed for use in the vehicles that the Mopar community apparently love. Is there any evidence that an Aluminum radiator functions any better than an OEM, or is this just a fast and cheap alternative like sidepipes and airshocks? Cudos to the car owner that makes the extra effort to remain loyal to the heritage of the brand. Personally, when I see a restored vehicle with an aluminum radiator or a parts store battery it indicates a start of other shortcuts or copying what they have seen. Aluminum radiators have a place in customized streetrods where lipstick is warranted. Again, the mixing of parts from various themes shows a lack of planning, unless that was your plan in the first place. My opinion of course and I also hate driving through a neighborhood and seeing a purple house as it violates my fragile sensibilities. I love the subtle look of boring asses, they hide surprises. <insert smiley green emoticon to not piss off anyone>

 

And here, I like "fast & cheap", lipstick, and purple houses.......

 

IF the car has:

Only A/C (H51 coded on tags from LA, Lynch Road and St. Louis) it will have a 26" 055 radiator
Trailer Towing (A35 coded on LA and St. Louis tags but not on LR) gets the 26" 054
Axle Package (A31 and A36 coded on LA and St. Louis tags. Show as 642, 643, 591 and 594 AXLE assembly codes on LR tag) get the 26" 054.

You should find 26 on the fender tag if the car has any of the above.

A standard 383 automatic with none of the above gets the 22" 053 radiator. This will not be coded on the fender tag.

Meaning....no 26 on the tag = 22'' radiator.

 

Absolutely nothing wrong with a slightly overweight chick wearing a little bit of "enhancement" help....as beauty is the eye of the beholder.....or.....as an old cigarette advertisement use to say: "it's roung and firm and fully packed....and sooo...satisfing"....but....one must draw or experience their own conclusions..... just my opinion of course...
BOB RENTON

 

Here you go!

 

Perhaps, you will recall the old expression that the San Francisco '49er prospectors used: "Gold is where you find it".....OR.....defined by one's expectations, experiences.....and......underlying NEED......
BOB RENTON

 

I'm sure there is some gold in those two girls.