Stock Thermostat Housing / Water Neck

[B5 Charger]

This started out as a search for a part on the swap meet pages when I discovered I really didn't know what I was looking for.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109885.0.html

So my question is this:  What is the correct thermostat housing for a 1969 Charger 383 with A/C?  Does anybody have a part number?

[A383Wing]

I replied in the other thread....I would think they would be the same as 66-67.....maybe...hose needs to clear AC compressor..not touch it

[ODZKing]

Assuming you mean #21  it is 2780970 (67 up to 1972)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-72-OEM-MOPAR-CUDA-CHALLENGER-GTX-CHARGER-CORONET-DUSTER-THERMOSTAT-HOUSING-/310866095731?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4861102e73&vxp=mtr

According to my research, in 1966 #1855605
(I can not find a picture of it but I suspect it supersedes to 2780970 but can't confirm)

Then in 73 # 3698565
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-Mopar-3698565-Water-Outlet-Housing-/251428812583

[A383Wing]

I don't see how either of those housings in the links will work on an AC car.....

[Dino]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-72-OEM-MOPAR-CUDA-CHALLENGER-GTX-CHARGER-CORONET-DUSTER-THERMOSTAT-HOUSING-/310866095731?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4861102e73&vxp=mtr

This one's on my '71 engine in my '69 with A/C.

It looks to be on its last legs so I'm buying this one:

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/MRY0/84830/01397.oap?year=1969&make=Dodge&model=Charger&vi=1079007&ck=Search_C0420_1079007_3329&pt=C0420&ppt=C0331

[ODZKing]

I don't see how either of those housings in the links will work on an AC car.....

There is no listings for with or without A/C. Here is what is in my 73 (with A/C).

[B5 Charger]

I found one at the High Impact Mopar Mega Meet today in Omaha.  I also did some research by looking at all the factory big block A/C cars at the show.  As it turns out pre 1968 is the angled neck and post 1968 is the stubby straight unit.  So, A383Wing was correct.