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trkfrk 12-08-2014 12:55 AM

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Radiator pic

trkfrk 12-08-2014 01:01 AM

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Pic 2 of radiator with 16" SPAL fans

trkfrk 12-08-2014 01:27 AM

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I ran the engine harness through the firewall today. It was a little nerve racking hole sawing through the firewall. I still need to install a grommet. Getting closer to finally hearing it run. I can't wait.

Bennett68C10 12-08-2014 09:11 AM

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Harness looks good Mark and so does that radiator/fan assembly. It fits in the stock 4 core mounts?

trkfrk 12-08-2014 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10 (Post 6949103)
Harness looks good Mark and so does that radiator/fan assembly. It fits in the stock 4 core mounts?

Thanks Keith. I hope so. I called Griffin's tech support to make sure before I ordered the mounts. I should receive them by Friday. The radiator measures exactly 3" in width top/bottom. If your running the same mounts (4 core) can you verify the width for me?

mcbassin 12-09-2014 08:49 AM

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Nice looking radiator Mark, love the clean engine bay. I'm ready to see a video of this puppy running.

Bennett68C10 12-09-2014 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by trkfrk (Post 6949886)
Thanks Keith. I hope so. I called Griffin's tech support to make sure before I ordered the mounts. I should receive them by Friday. The radiator measures exactly 3" in width top/bottom. If your running the same mounts (4 core) can you verify the width for me?

Mark I am running the 4 core mounts, my frame is currently in my tent in the back yard for storage. I'll get you a measurement tomorrow after the monsoon stops here in Jersey :lol:

trkfrk 12-09-2014 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin (Post 6950514)
Nice looking radiator Mark, love the clean engine bay. I'm ready to see a video of this puppy running.

Thanks Mike! It's been a long 4 years lol.. Your truck came out amazing. As soon as I get it fired up I will post some video. It may not have any mufflers:metal:

trkfrk 12-09-2014 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10 (Post 6950687)
Mark I am running the 4 core mounts, my frame is currently in my tent in the back yard for storage. I'll get you a measurement tomorrow after the monsoon stops here in Jersey :lol:

Not a big deal if you can't get to it. Tracking number shows I should get them Friday. Thanks Keith

mcbassin 12-10-2014 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by trkfrk (Post 6951300)
Thanks Mike! It's been a long 4 years lol.. Your truck came out amazing. As soon as I get it fired up I will post some video. It may not have any mufflers:metal:

Thanks Mark. I hear you about the four years it's amazing how long it takes to go through one of these old trucks. Your truck is gonna be so nice, all that time and effort will pay off in the end.

Bennett68C10 12-10-2014 03:07 PM

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Mark I just went out and measured my 4 core mounts. The rubber inserts measure right at 3" from bend to bend on the inside where they bend around the top of the radiator. Should work out perfect for you. Does that radiator have Trans cooler lines in it?

trkfrk 12-10-2014 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10 (Post 6952310)
Mark I just went out and measured my 4 core mounts. The rubber inserts measure right at 3" from bend to bend on the inside where they bend around the top of the radiator. Should work out perfect for you. Does that radiator have Trans cooler lines in it?

Great news. One less headache lol. No trans cooler since I am running the manual transmission. The nice thing with the radiator is the inlet/outlet are both on the passenger side so they match the ports on the LS. There is also a steam port fitting in the radiator for the LS. Thanks for taking the time to grab me the measurements Keith!

trkfrk 12-10-2014 10:29 PM

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Thanks Mark. I hear you about the four years it's amazing how long it takes to go through one of these old trucks. Your truck is gonna be so nice, all that time and effort will pay off in the end.

Today I finished installing the engine harness. So far I am really satisfied with the workmanship from S&S Performance. They labeled every plug and sent a legend for each connection along with a trouble shooting guide.

trkfrk 12-10-2014 10:35 PM

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Bennett68C10 12-10-2014 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by trkfrk (Post 6952875)
Great news. One less headache lol. No trans cooler since I am running the manual transmission. The nice thing with the radiator is the inlet/outlet are both on the passenger side so they match the ports on the LS. There is also a steam port fitting in the radiator for the LS. Thanks for taking the time to grab me the measurements Keith!

Lol I completely forgot you were running the 6 speed. Anytime I can help Mark.

67 cst swb 12-11-2014 04:06 PM

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Very nice build.
Can't wait to see the finished product.

SeTx67 12-11-2014 11:43 PM

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I have the same radiator on my truck with 4 core mounts. It sat a little high so the upper mounts didn't want to sit on top of the core support without some persuasion. You could probably trim the rubber portion of the mounts down a little or run some small spacers between the upper mounts and the core support. I'd like to get the upper mount that Keith is running one of these days but I'm not sure how well it would fit with this radiator

trkfrk 12-12-2014 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SeTx67 (Post 6954275)
I have the same radiator on my truck with 4 core mounts. It sat a little high so the upper mounts didn't want to sit on top of the core support without some persuasion. You could probably trim the rubber portion of the mounts down a little or run some small spacers between the upper mounts and the core support. I'd like to get the upper mount that Keith is running one of these days but I'm not sure how well it would fit with this radiator

Thanks for the link in the LS section.. Nice to see there are a few guys using the radiator and seem to be happy with it. The mounts showed up today and they seem to fit nice and snug. I will use your advice when I install it. Ya, I really like Keith's upper mount too, it's clean.

trkfrk 12-12-2014 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 67 cst swb (Post 6953723)
Very nice build.
Can't wait to see the finished product.

Thanks:metal: Nice to see another Vegas member on the board.

SeTx67 12-12-2014 09:22 PM

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I forgot what accessories you're using with your engine and how the water pump is positioned but i used a 07 tbss upper radiator hose with mine that has the truck accessories. Glad I could help with the link. Can't wait to see your truck finished

Edit: Just looked and your water pump snout is definately different from mine

trkfrk 12-14-2014 12:20 AM

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Today I was able to get the radiator in and wire the fans. Im really happy how well it fit.

trkfrk 12-14-2014 12:26 AM

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knomadd 12-15-2014 12:14 PM

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Looking good!

trkfrk 12-18-2014 01:31 AM

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Looking good!

Thanks Duane:metal:

I have been working on all of the small details. Mounting the ECM/fuse box/relays, power steering hoses, radiator hoses and fuel lines.

trkfrk 12-18-2014 01:34 AM

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For some reason I can still only upload 1 pic at a time on IPad.


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