Radiator swap
 

I destroyed my radiator during engine swap. What is a good replacement for a 68 c10 with a 305 v8? Pull a Parts is only 20 minutes away.
Don't want to buy a new one yet for $100

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Bueller... anyone?

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Google is your friend. At the top of every page is a search box powered by Google. Select the button for 67-72 Chevy Trucks.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=629305
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=616045

If you need more...
https://www.google.com/search?domain...D%3A1%3B&hl=en

Re: Radiator swap
 

OReilly's - #433369 !

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I used one from a 85 Chevy truck, good fit. I always pull the radiator when pulling an engine

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yeah, thanks for responding. however, we might have miscommunication here. i'm aware of search box usages as well as buying a new one from a parts store.

i was looking for answers relating to used radiators from a 'parts car' in the junkyard. ie...'my neighbor's cousin's uncle used a radiator from a submarine that fit..bla bla'.

so yeah i'll break out the tape measure and come up with my own junkyard story. thanks for your help.

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thanks 57larry, exactly what i was looking for. it was a hard lesson to experience. but yeah i know now to pull that radiator first lol.

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square bodys you gotta watch the height and width though. some can be taller and will not fit at all.
then there is some that can be the right height but way too wide so you gotta watch these. try too match the size of your old rad.

check older chev vans the shrouds and radiators usually fit most of these trucks fine.
a van rad usually has a heater hose connection down below the filler.

i've seen a few good rads in p vans/motor homes sometimes you get lucky with a good looking/fitting 4 core.

of course look for a copper/brass rad not a aluminum/plastic rad.
if your needing auto trans rad be sure it has the cooler bungs.

around here they charge the same price for a 1 core as they do for a 4 core rad so its wise to look for the thicker core rads.

there is two sets of upper mount holes on your pass side core support so you can have the choice between the two differnt width rads.

i dont believe any other gm came with a upswept lower hose connection like 67-72's so thats something to consider. fitting a lower hose can get tricky.
or the option of haveing your old lower put on the newer rad.

first thing to come out and put somewhere safe....the radiator and shroud but it still seems they somehow still get damaged:lol:

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On a diff subject how do you like the 305 in one of these trucks? Just finished putting one in my 72 but haven't got it out much yet

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Oh I'm still gathering all parts. I have it in place and but it isn't running yet. I'll post it once I'm done