The Cold Case GMA42AB is the black powder-coated version of the GMA42A, a direct-fit aluminum performance radiator for GM A-body cars with an automatic transmission. It uses a 2-row core with two 1.25 inch tubes and 16 corrugated fins per inch, built with 100 percent TIG-welded aluminum, and has a 5/16 inch inverted flare transmission cooler fitting. It is a direct fit on the 1968-1972 A-body and also covers the 1973-1977 Colonnade A-body. For the Oldsmobile 442, Cold Case uses the wider GMA43A.
- Type: aluminum performance radiator (automatic)
- Finish: black powder-coat
- Core: 2-row, two 1.25 in tubes, 16 corrugated fins per inch
- Construction: 100 percent TIG-welded aluminum
- Core size: 28.7 in W x 18.5 in H
- Overall size: 34.75 in W x 18.75 in H x 3 in D
- Hoses: 1.5 in upper, 1.5 in lower; 5/16 in inverted flare trans fitting
- Polished version: GMA42A
- Part number: GMA42AB
Vehicle Applications
Direct fit on the following GM A-body cars (automatic):
- 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 GS
- 1969 Buick GS
- 1970 Buick GS
- 1971 Buick GS
- 1972 Buick GS
- 1968 Buick Skylark
- 1969 Buick Skylark
- 1970 Buick Skylark
- 1971 Buick Skylark
- 1972 Buick Skylark
Also covers the 1973-1977 GM A-body (Colonnade):
- 1973-1977 Chevrolet Chevelle, El Camino and Monte Carlo
- 1973-1977 Pontiac GTO, LeMans and Grand Prix
- 1973-1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1973-1977 Buick Regal and Century
FAQ
What is the Cold Case GMA42AB?
The black powder-coated version of the GMA42A radiator for GM A-body cars, automatic.
What vehicles does it fit?
1968-1977 GM A-body cars, such as the Chevelle, El Camino, Monte Carlo, GTO, Grand Prix, GS, and Skylark.
What about an Oldsmobile 442?
For the Oldsmobile 442, Cold Case uses the wider GMA43A radiator.
Is there a polished version?
Yes. The polished version is the GMA42A.

