The Cold Case CHI565A-5K is a complete aluminum radiator and cooling fan kit for the 1961-1965 Chevrolet Impala that has the 500 steering box, using a radiator with a cutout for that box. It pairs the oversize 2-row polished aluminum radiator with a cooling fan setup, using two 1.25 inch tubes and 16 corrugated fins per inch with 100 percent TIG-welded construction and polished OE-style tanks, and includes a transmission cooler with a 5/16 inch inverted flare fitting. It works with manual or automatic transmissions.
- Type: aluminum radiator and fan kit (500 steering box)
- Included: radiator plus a cooling fan setup
- Core: oversize 2-row, two 1.25 in tubes, 16 corrugated fins per inch
- Construction: 100 percent TIG-welded aluminum, polished OE-style tanks
- Overall size: 28.75 in W x 23 in H x 3 in D (core 24.7 x 17.5 in)
- Hoses: 1.5 in upper, 1.75 in lower
- Transmission cooler: 5/16 in inverted flare fitting
- Part number: CHI565A-5K
Vehicle Applications
Direct fit on the following (with the 500 steering box):
- 1961 Chevrolet Impala
- 1962 Chevrolet Impala
- 1963 Chevrolet Impala
- 1964 Chevrolet Impala
- 1965 Chevrolet Impala
FAQ
What vehicles does the Cold Case CHI565A-5K fit?
The 1961-1965 Chevrolet Impala that has the 500 steering box.
What is the 500 box cutout for?
This radiator has a cutout that clears the 500 steering box. Cold Case offers CHI565A for cars without the 500 box.
What is included in the kit?
The oversize 2-row polished aluminum radiator plus a cooling fan setup.
How many rows is the core?
An oversize 2-row core with two 1.25 inch tubes and 16 corrugated fins per inch.

