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Compton 
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 Topic: Radiator core supportPosted: 03-October-2020 at 6:29PM |
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Hi...
Does anyone know if the radiator core support is the same on 72 and 73? Changing the front end to 72 and the one removed is like new so don’t really want to throw it out or sell it if it’s the same...72 front clip is still on the boat on the way from the states so I can’t compare them Don’t want to waste money powdercoating it either if it’s not right for the new front end Thanks |
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Rockatansky
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Posted: 04-October-2020 at 5:43AM |
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core supports between 1972 and 1973 should be a direct fit. the hood latch assy's are different, and the lower fender braces that bolt between the core support and fenders might be a little different
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Compton
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Posted: 04-October-2020 at 6:43AM |
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Had a look at a picture of a 72 online...as bear as I can tell they look identical
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72 RS 351
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Posted: 04-October-2020 at 6:45AM |
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Ditto, they swap. I have a 72 front end on my old 73. The front frame horns are the only big unique parts. I haven't gotten to it yet, but I think changing the hood latch of the 72 hood may be possible, to maintain the 73+ hood release cable. I think a 90's Crown Vic latch may be possible to make work, the hood piece bolts onto the hood with two bolts. If that will go on without trouble, then lining up the latch part on the radiator support will be easy enough.
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Don
73 Ranchero "Sport 72 front end", floor shift/console, planning EFI 7000+ rpm 351-4V &4R70W 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V &4R70W for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE GTC, OBDII 347/4R70W |
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Compton
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Posted: 04-October-2020 at 5:01PM |
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Just going to get my fabricator to graft the 73 strike into the 72 hood...he reckons it should be pretty easy...
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Rockatansky
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Posted: 04-October-2020 at 5:40PM |
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i tried swapping a 73 latch and hood onto my 72, it didn't work. i had limited time so i just swapped it back & went on my way. the 72 latch should work with the core support and the 72 hood
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Compton
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Posted: 04-October-2020 at 7:17PM |
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Was it the whole 73 hood or just the strike...think he’s planning on cutting the strike and surrounding area from the 73 and welding it into the 72...what problems did you encounter?
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Posted: 04-October-2020 at 8:47PM |
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core support should be the same, you'll need the 73 latch and bracket, and graft in the 73 striker area for the hood.
i just sent chuck a latch and bracket... he's doing the same  |
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Posted: 05-October-2020 at 1:31AM |
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I guess I'll let you know next year if the late Crown Vic hood latch is an easy enough project. Those are a compact rectangular part that goes into a simple rectangular hole, with two bolts. That's why the idea came to me, I own a 95 CV now that I've had since 1999. I haven't removed that part(one minute job) to confirm the size of the hole in the hood(which is aluminum BTW). I expect it's a simple hole about 2x4" that can be created in any old hood. Getting the latch parts from the radiator support and making them mount onto the 70's cars should be the hard part.
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Don
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Posted: 05-October-2020 at 4:50PM |
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whole hood and latch, darn if i could figure out why it didn't work. like i said i had limited time and just had to swap it back that day
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