73 Dart Swinger Resto-mod

First thing I tackled was the radiator. Thanks to you guys, I found out that this inexpensive one from Advance Auto would work. It's not "correct", but nothing about the car is correct.

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$150 shipped is pretty good for a radiator these days.

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I had to drill a couple holes in the radiator mounting flange to get it mounted, but it actually fits pretty good. I am still debating whether to build a shroud and keep the mechanical fan, or install a couple electric fans. The fan doesn't have a clutch, and its not a flex fan. I'm worried that it may come apart at high RPM. On the flip side, I'm worried about electric fans draining the battery. Any thoughts?

Here's the old radiator. That's not an optical illusion, its crooked...

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PO apparently didn't understand the function of a transmission oil cooler. He literally had the trans cooler lines looped together with a piece of rubber hose. The new radiator has proper provisions for a trans cooler, so put it back to the way it should be.