core support difference AC vs NONAC

[papadiesel]

More core supports are becoming available, but none with AC option. Can anyone tell me the difference between the supports, can I fabricate the difference? thanks
1989 F250 7.3 IDI EOD auto with factory air.

 

[chillman88]

Typically the non ac trucks used the short wide radiator and the same core support as the gassers.

The AC trucks typically had the tall narrow radiator and a deeper, diesel specific core support.

Typically, because it seems to vary a lot from what I've heard.

 

[catbird7]

If your bottom "hoop" is salvageable simply drill the spot welds and remove both hoops and install your large hoop on the new support. That's what I did.

 

[papadiesel]

I am aware of all of this, I just have not seen the differences in the two physically. I have already rebuilt mine but another is coming up. The 92 up bottom loop is correct on the new ones, but the other configurations are wrong. I could make it work, but cutting the bottom loop out (where this one is rusted) defeats the purpose. I can weld up anything, but if it is a matter of hole placement, that is what I am asking about. I have seen large wide radiators in non AC trucks as well (most of them). Been working on these for 30+ years, guess I would like to see pics of anyone has both, thanks