Radiator, could I modify the frame?

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CHEVY__88
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Found a new replacement radiator that supposed to fit from caddydaddy.
Everything lines up except the top rubber hose and a small metal tube. Could I modify the frame and cut that metal tube down to fit?

Old radiator had return rubber hose on bottom, metal tube above that, rubber hose above that and metal tube on top near the cap.

New radiator has a return rubber hose on the bottom, metal tube above that, then the second hose and then the rubber hose near the cap.

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Oct 6, 2024 at 1:41 PM
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If the images are a large file size it can take some time over mobile. You can modified anything, so it sounds like it will work with the correct modifications. Try to upload the images again so I can be sure.
Oct 7, 2024 at 9:50 AM
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Okay, it should show the old radiator and the new.
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Oct 7, 2024 at 9:54 AM
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It does, It looks like the new radiator will work with a little modification but I cant see the radiator cap on the new radiator, is it there?
Oct 8, 2024 at 9:54 AM
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No, I'll have to buy one. I just didn't know if that small metal tube had to be on top like on the original radiator.
Oct 8, 2024 at 10:16 AM
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No, that won't matter, you are good to go.
Oct 9, 2024 at 9:49 AM