Radiator date codes

[70phoenix]

My superbird is a original 6 barrel car. My original radiator was deemed unrebuildable at my local radiator shop. I have found several replacement 26" radiators, however before I buy one want to confirm if the radiators had date codes ?  If they do can somebody post a picture and explain how to decode the radiator date code ?  Any help is appreciated.

[nascarxx29]

Not sure on any date code all superbirds SPD B30  .I go by the 956 part number correct rad for the Superbirds and Hemis etc .I did see this post on moparts for rad date code
http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=A12&Number=6317431&Searchpage=1&Main=6317058&Words=+MrNormsTA&topic=&Search=true

[66FBCharger]

I do not have a picture, but the date code is stamped into the mounting bracket on the passenger side. It can be seen from the engine compartment. It might be tough to read if the paint is thick and fills the numbers in.
I will try to get a photo of mine this weekend.

[nascarxx29]

 Re: Radiator date code how far in advance of Schd Prod Date [Re: radiatorman]
      #6318038 - Wed Nov 24 2010 10:13 AM   Edit     Reply     Quote     Quick Reply   



1970 Superbird with a tag date of B309 has a radiator date of 291 9. Superbirds were Lynch Road built, so we can conclude at least some Lynch Roaders had dates.

Also had a '69 Hemi Bee - St. Louis built with a tag date of January 28, 1969, and a radiator date of 018 9.

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John
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5,400 Mile Survivor 1970 Plymouth 440-6 SuperBird 

[69CoronetRT]

Here's a picture of the date code on my radiator.

232   8 = 232nd day of 1968

[hemigeno]

My superbird is a original 6 barrel car. My original radiator was deemed unrebuildable at my local radiator shop. I have found several replacement 26" radiators, however before I buy one want to confirm if the radiators had date codes ?  If they do can somebody post a picture and explain how to decode the radiator date code ?  Any help is appreciated.

Before pronouncing it a dead radiator, you might try giving Glen-Ray Radiators a call.  Bob worked wonders on both an 055 and 054 radiator for me.  He can mix-and-match stuff to resurrect what you have, including keeping your original date-coded mounting brackets.

http://restorationradiators.com/

While they're not as cheap as most corner radiator shops would be, neither is the cost for a 956 core that still might need rebuilt.

[maxwellwedge]

+1

[FJ5WING]

+1

I had my original rebuilt by Bob&co at Glen-ray and Im am super thrilled. I havent put it in the car yet but the price was about half of the cost of one of his reproductions and I have MY radiator. One of the "Good" guys to deal with too!

[GULFGLENY]

Just had mine done this week, used my tanks and put a new core in with more cooling fins per square inch, looks original with the correct numbers, and cools better. Cost 450 bucks, money well spent. Hankinsons radiator, Grand Rapids Michigan.

[70phoenix]

thanks for the help

[pettybird]

what makes a radiator 'unrebuildable' besides laziness?  how rotten are the tanks??