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Would someone please tell me how to identify a correct radiator for a 1963 Impala.
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Bill,
IT depends on the engine, transmission and whether it has A/C or not. Lots of variations.
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Verne, thank you for the reply. I'm looking for one for a 300-HP 327, powerglide and without air conditioning.
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Isn't there a steel tag welded to the core frame with numbers punched into it?
The 1970 parts book lists about 6 different radiators for 1963 (there may have been more)
Mentions for some R-18, R-17, R-10,stamped on top tank and some mention the part number on an anchor plate?.
Example #3150018
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Thanks, Gene. The car I have does not have the original radiator. I didn't know about the attached tag. That's the info I need during my search at Iola this year.
Bill
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Bill, The part number for the radiator you need is 3153507. It should be stamped on the driver's side of the core. It has a low indentation in the center of the top tank and has 2 rows of 5/8" tubes. Verne 
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Mentions for some R-18, R-17, R-10,stamped on top tank and some mention the part number on an anchor plate?.
Example #3150018 I recall seeing these R numbers years ago and I am pretty sure they were painted on the tank with white paint
John
1954 Belair Sport Coupe
1960 2 door Impala Hardtop 348/340HP 4spd
1962 2 door Impala Hardtop 409/409 4spd
1962 2 Door Biscayne Sedan 327/250 Auto
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Nope, just overhauled my original 64 radiator and Verne is correct…Billu38
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Nope, just overhauled my original 64 radiator and Verne is correct…Billu38 I guess I was not clear with my response, the painted/stenciled R number on the tank was in addition to numbers stamped on the side support. I never doubted Verne's answer, and as a matter of fact I agree with what he said. I am going back maybe 35 to 40 years ago, so the odds of the paint holding up all of this time would be rather slim
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1962 2 door Impala Hardtop 409/409 4spd
1962 2 Door Biscayne Sedan 327/250 Auto
1977 Monza Mirage 305 4 Speed
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