73 Challenger radiator support fitment

[coyote42]

I am looking for some pictures of the orientation for the installation of the upper and lower radiator support. The guy I bought the car from had damaged the front and took all of it out. I am test fitting them but unsure what goes over what. I was trying to compare it to my Duster but want an actual factory view. Thanks

 

[70chall440]

I think you have the bottom radiator support correct but on the upper support I "think" the tab goes on the inside of the frame rail. I took a quick look at some online pictures and don't see that tab on the outside. I can't get out to my 70 right now so this is the best I have.

 

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[coyote42]

I think you have the bottom radiator support correct but on the upper support I "think" the tab goes on the inside of the frame rail. I took a quick look at some online pictures and don't see that tab on the outside. I can't get out to my 70 right now so this is the best I have.

Thanks, if you can get out to your car to get pictures, could you measure the width of the front frame rails? I want to make sure mine aren’t a little out of wack from the damage he did.

 

[Adam]

The bottom tab goes outside, the upper goes inside.

 

[fasjac]

Also, get the demissions guide out of the FSM just to be sure everything is in line. JMO

 

[coyote42]

The bottom tab goes outside, the upper goes inside.View attachment 82691

Ok thanks, does the upper support sit in front of the tab or behind the tab on top of the frame rail that faces front? Where are the spot welds where the upper and lower meet? See my previous pictures.

 

[Challenger RTA]

Here's what it should look like when its done! no just kidding.

I'll look to see what I have.

 

[Challenger RTA]

Right up tight against her. Check your nuts now's the time to change them,before you weld every thing up. your frame bump her nuts.