a/c condenser placement

[norm]

i have a 55 it came with a 6 cyl eng . i put in a 305 ci.with air cond. i am still using the 6 cyl core
support. and the oem radiator . i noticed in some pictures people are using much larger condenser than i have but
i have no more room between the radiator and the hood latch bracket. the pictures i saw
are missing anything in front of the radiator and condenser . can anyone give me any info that may help?
thanks norm

[chevynut]

It's tight on a 55 but lots of guys have installed them. Most guys go with a crossflow radiator and large condenser.

https://photos.classiccars.com/cc-temp/listing/145/5028/24943748-1955-chevrolet-bel-air-convertible-thumb.jpg
https://www.cliffsclassicchevrolet.net/images/P8211110.JPG

Here's one with a stock radiator in the 6cyl position.
https://car-from-uk.com/ebay/carphotos/full/ebay956343.jpg

[norm]

thanks for the pics that helps

[norm]

on the center picture is there just a top bar? no side panels

[chevynut]

on the center picture is there just a top bar? no side panels

Looks to me like the side panels are there and they're chrome. See the reflection of the horns?

[norm]

i see now thanks

[norm]

i guess the core supports on the 2 top pics are v8 ones

[chevynut]

i guess the core supports on the 2 top pics are v8 ones

Those are crossflow radiators mounted in FRONT of the support like the 6 cylinder radiator. I don't know if they're stock supports or aftermarket.