Need help identifying this part and where it goes on my 71 Mach 1

[71stroker]

My car has been apart for some time. I have a part that I don't remember where it goes. Can anyone identify it?

 

[tpj71mach]

Is that plastic? If it is it looks like the radiator filler between the upper core support and radiator?

 

[giantpune]

Yep. And its still got the clips on it. should just press right into place with no tools.

 

[71stroker]

Yes it is the radiator support seal. Thanks for the pictures. I wasn't sure how it fit.

 

[tpj71mach]

I thought that is what it was, haha.

 

[Sheriff41]

I thought that is what it was, haha.

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That aspect makes your PS belt appear out of align. I wish my engine was that pristine!

 

[tpj71mach]

That aspect makes your PS belt appear out of align. I wish my engine was that pristine!

It does look out of alignment from that angle, but I think it is lined up. I will have to double check that the next time I am with the car, haha.

 

[Sheriff41]

It does look out of alignment from that angle, but I think it is lined up. I will have to double check that the next time I am with the car, haha.

Lol! I'm sure it's just the angles that make it look that way but I know you're going to check it now anyway!

 

[tpj71mach]

Lol! I'm sure it's just the angles that make it look that way but I know you're going to check it now anyway!

You know I am, it took all my energy to fight off my OCD reaction to drive over to the body shop to check it today, LOL.

 

[cjstaci]

Sure is looking good!

 

[JimB73]

Does anyone know if this rad support seal was on the '73's also?

Thanks

 

[rhigg1959]

My 73 Mach has it. I believe it was only used for factory AC cars to help move more air flow through the radiator. Lot more
people on here know much more than I do about that question.

 

[tpj71mach]

My 73 Mach has it. I believe it was only used for factory AC cars to help move more air flow through the radiator. Lot more
people on here know much more than I do about that question.

I don't know for sure, but that tracks for my car, as it is a factory A/C car and it had it.

 

[lectricegg]

My 73 convertible, 351-2V has a narrower radiator. I did add one, nut I had to cut an inch off each end.