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    a/c condenser placement

    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

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




    Here's one with a stock radiator in the 6cyl position.
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    thanks for the pics that helps

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by norm View Post
    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?
    56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension


    Other vehicles:

    56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
    56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    1962 327/340HP Corvette
    1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
    2001 Porsche Boxster S
    2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
    2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax

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    i see now thanks

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by norm View Post
    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.
    56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension


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    56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
    56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    1962 327/340HP Corvette
    1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
    2001 Porsche Boxster S
    2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
    2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax

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