The Cold Case GMA42AK is a complete aluminum radiator and cooling fan kit for 1968-1972 GM A-Body cars with an automatic transmission. It pairs the 2-row polished aluminum A-Body radiator with dual 12 inch electric fans on an aluminum shroud for a bolt-in cooling upgrade. The radiator uses two 1.25 inch rows and 16 corrugated fins per inch with 100 percent TIG-welded construction and polished OE-style tanks, includes an automatic transmission cooler with a 5/16 inch inverted flare fitting, and has a driver-side inlet and passenger-side outlet that match the factory routing.
- Type: aluminum radiator and dual-fan kit (automatic)
- Included: radiator plus dual 12 in electric fans on an aluminum shroud
- Core: 2-row, two 1.25 in rows, 16 corrugated fins per inch
- Construction: 100 percent TIG-welded aluminum, polished OE-style tanks
- Overall size: 34.75 in W x 18.75 in H x 3 in D (core 28.7 x 18.5 in)
- Inlet/outlet: driver-side inlet, passenger-side outlet
- Hoses: 1.5 in upper and lower
- Transmission cooler: 5/16 in inverted flare fitting
- Part number: GMA42AK
Vehicle Applications
Direct fit on the following (1968-1972 GM A-Body):
- 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
- 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
- 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
- 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
- 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
- 1968 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1970 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1972 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1968 Pontiac GTO
- 1969 Pontiac GTO
- 1970 Pontiac GTO
- 1971 Pontiac GTO
- 1972 Pontiac GTO
- 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1968 Buick Skylark
- 1969 Buick Skylark
- 1970 Buick Skylark
- 1971 Buick Skylark
- 1972 Buick Skylark
- 1968 Buick GS
- 1969 Buick GS
- 1970 Buick GS
- 1971 Buick GS
- 1972 Buick GS
Not covered by this radiator:
- Oldsmobile 442 and Cutlass use a different Cold Case radiator (GMA43A, narrower 28 in core)
FAQ
What is included in the Cold Case GMA42AK kit?
It includes the 2-row polished aluminum A-Body radiator plus dual 12 inch electric fans mounted on an aluminum shroud, with an automatic transmission cooler.
What vehicles does it fit?
It is a direct fit for 1968-1972 GM A-Body cars, including the Chevelle, El Camino, Monte Carlo (1970-1972), GTO, Grand Prix (1969-1971), Skylark, and GS.
Is this the automatic or manual version?
This is the automatic-transmission version and includes an automatic transmission cooler.
Does it fit an Oldsmobile 442 or Cutlass?
No. The Olds 442 and Cutlass use a different Cold Case radiator (GMA43A) with a narrower 28 inch core.
